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Carroll County

Carrollton’s Baker wins state championship, prepares for other events

Carrollton senior Jacob Baker got straight to business Friday afternoon with a state championship at Hilliard Darby. Baker, a seated athlete for the Warriors, earned berths to the…

June 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton City Schools concludes investigation of coaches who forced a player to eat pork against religion, files police report

Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Talbert tells JMN that the school district has concluded their investigation into head coach Marcus Wattley and seven other coaches who…

June 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Performing art centers looking to welcome back entertainers, spectators

For everyone, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people's daily lives one way or another. Whether it changed how they did their jobs or spent their family time, everyday life has…

June 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton mom charged after throwing child out window, attempted to toss out second child

A Canton mother has been charged with child endangering, felonious assault and domestic violence after Canton Police say she placed her children in danger by "throwing one out the…

June 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Attorney: Canton McKinley football coaches forced player to consume pork against player's religious beliefs

More details are being released regarding the suspension of eight McKinley football coaches, including the team's head coach. The family of a Canton McKinley football player has…

June 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Female body found near Canton’s Lee Park; police investigating

Canton Police tell JMN that their department is conducting a death investigation after a female body was located in the 1600 block of 4th St SE Monday. The identity of the female…

June 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton McKinley head football coach, seven assistants placed on paid leave for alleged misconduct

Canton McKinley’s Head Football Coach and seven other coaches have been placed on administrative leave, according to a statement released to JMN. An official with the school says…

May 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Hobby Lobby plans to open store in Stark County near Belden

It’s a dream come true for many crafters in the area. Hobby Lobby will be opening a store in Jackson Township - it’s first in Stark County. The popular craft retail store filed…

May 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Area residents asked to shelter inside due to traveling smoke from fire at PSC Metals in Canton

The Canton Township Fire Department and multiple other departments remain on scene of a large fire at PSC Metals at Varley and Gambrinus SW. An official with Canton Township Fire…

May 26, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Daystar Auto organizes memorial golf outing for employee who died of Covid

Like many around the globe, the Daystar Auto Family suffered an unbearable loss at the hands of Covid-19 in 2020. Tom Utley, a 49-year-old manager at Daystar’s North Canton…

May 26, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Waynesburg man arrested by federal agents on burglary, stalking-related charges

William D. Boggs, 43, of N. Mill St. in Waynesburg was arrested by federal agents Tuesday morning after a swat situation. Anne Murphy, spokeswoman for the US Marshals, tells JMN…

May 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

US Marshals arrest one person after swat situation in Waynesburg

The scene is clear in Waynesburg after a swat situation forced a heavy police presence Tuesday morning. Dispatch tells JMN that Canton Swat, the US Marshals, Waynesburg police,…

May 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

U.S Marshals arrest Doylestown man in Canton homicide

A Doylestown man was arrested Friday in connection to a homicide in the 300 block of 9th St SE in Canton. Canton police were dispatched to the area in reference to an unresponsive…

May 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Documents: Waynesburg man arrested after holding teen girl captive, threatening to shoot her

A Waynesburg man is behind bars after court documents say he held a 17-year-old girl captive at an oil well site. According to Canton Municipal Court records, Samuel Bowles, 27,…

May 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

23-year-old Canton motorcyclist dies in Plain Township crash

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office said a 23-year-old Canton man died Wednesday in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 11:59 in Plain Township. Investigators say Alexander R.…

May 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two shot in Canton Township; authorities searching for shooter

Two men are in the hospital following a shooting outside of East Canton in Canton Township on Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Stark County Sheriff's…

May 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton mom charged with murder of her 18-month old child

A Canton mother is behind bars after police believe she killed her infant child by assaulting him with several pieces of household furniture Monday evening. Chief Jack Angelo said…

May 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton School District mourns loss of Director of Programs

The Carrollton Exempted Village School District is mourning the loss of a beloved educator. Carrollton’s Director of Programs, Ed Robinson, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning…

May 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

State News

Dover man allegedly tries to buy sex from mother, underage daughter; charged with trafficking charges

A Dover man is behind bars in Columbiana County after he allegedly attempted to purchase sex from a mother and her underage daughter - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced…

May 11, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

'I shot him. He's dead': 911 call released in Carroll County domestic-related shooting

A 32-year-old man is dead after an alleged domestic incident in Carroll County Monday evening. In a 911 call obtained by JMN, Audrey Branch calls 911 after she said she shot her…

May 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller