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Tuscarawas County

Second suspect arrested in New Philadelphia murder

Members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force have made a second arrested in the murder of 22-year-old Gaven Carlisle. The NOVTF arrested Tequan Franklin, 22 in the…

March 19, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville man reported missing found safe, family says

UPDATE: The family of Nickolas Hamilton says he has been found safe and in contact with family members. ORIGINAL STORY: The Stark County Sheriff's office is searching for a…

March 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County structure destroyed in Wednesday morning fire

Crews responded to a structure fire in Carroll County around 9 a.m. Thursday morning in the 6400 block of Chase Rd SE. Crews work to put out flames at a structure fire on Chase Rd…

March 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

North Canton Police: Juvenile named suspect in Stark County school shooting threat

The City of North Canton Police Department identified a juvenile suspect responsible for a social media threat alleging they were going to shoot up Hoover High School. Police say…

March 15, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carroll County man charged with 13 sex-related charges

A 57-year-old Carroll County man has been indicted on 13 felony sexual abuse charges involving three different girls spanning nearly two decades. Carroll County prosecutor Steven…

March 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville teachers suffer side effects of COVID vaccine, school forced to close for recovery day

Students in the Louisville City School District will be home on Wednesday, March 10 as several staff members recover after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,…

March 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Body of missing Stark County nursing home resident found near Stark State College

Jackson Township Police have confirmed the body of Jane McClelland was discovered Sunday morning behind The Strip in Canton near Stark State College. McClelland, 64, was reported…

March 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sandy Valley wrestlers shatter school record, send 7 to state tournament

Seven Sandy Valley wrestlers are heading to the state tournament, a new school record for the Cardinals. The previous record was four state qualifiers. Brandon Boggs, Brody Marks,…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Three Carrollton freshmen wrestlers heading to the state tournament

GALLIPOLIS – The Carrollton Warriors wrestling team will be represented by three freshmen next weekend at the state tournament. Carrollton entered the district tournament with…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Arrest made in New Philadelphia murder

An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 22-year-old New Philadelphia man. US Marshals arrested 19-year-old Sajjaad Butler Friday afternoon in Canton. New Philadelphia…

March 6, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

New Philadelphia man killed in overnight shooting, detective unit investigating

A 22-year-old New Philadelphia man has died after being shot early Friday morning. New Philadelphia Police Chief Mike Goodwin tells JMN that police responded to the 600 block of…

March 5, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton attempted murder suspect quarantined, court hearing rescheduled

The Thursday morning arraignment court hearing for Travonce Backie, the man accused of brutally beating an 85-year-old man, has been delayed due to quarantine. Backie is charged…

March 4, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Home abandoned on I-77 in Canton; ODOT plans to shutdown traffic to remove it Thursday morning

If you're traveling along I-77 near Route 800, you may notice something a little off. No, it's not a mobile office, it's a small house sitting in a construction zone. Ohio…

March 3, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police name suspect in assault of 85-year-old; warrants filed against Canton man

Canton police have announced they are looking for 32-year-old Travonce R. Backie in connection to an assault that left 85-year-old Ralph White hospitalized. Warrants for Attempted…

March 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

85-year-old man assaulted in Canton after suspect crashes into his vehicle

WARNING: THIS STORY MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC CONTENT Canton police are investigating an assault after an 85-year-old man was beat so badly after a car accident, he was left…

March 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County Sheriff’s Office welcomes smartphone app for public transparency

Stark County Sheriff George Maier announced on Monday that his office has released a new smartphone application to “further serve the citizens of Stark County.” The goal of the…

March 1, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Meeting set to discuss U.S. Route 30 relocation project

A virtual public involvement meeting is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the U.S. 30 Roadway Relocation Project. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation's…

February 24, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Water department responds to water main break in Dover; boil advisory issued for downtown

An official with the City of Dover Water department said a water boil advisory has been issued following a water main break in the downtown area. The water main break occurred at…

February 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Twp police informed about possible 'Bobcat/Mountain Lion at large' in Hills & Dales area

Updated information (2/18/2021 3:56 p.m.): Jackson Twp. Police has made contact with the person identified as the ‘owner’ of the wild cat. The person told police he has never kept…

February 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Suspect who fell through ice during pursuit saved in Tuscarawas County

A man is thankful to be alive after trying to elude the Dennison Police Department Tuesday evening. Glenn D.W. Skinner was running from Dennison officers when Tuscarawas County…

February 17, 2021 · Jordan Miller