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Stark County

Bomb threat prompts lockdown at a Stark County elementary school Monday morning

An anonymous bomb threat prompted a modified lockdown Monday morning at Belle Stone Elementary School in the Canton City School District, according to a message sent to parents.…

May 11, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian killed in local crash identified as Stark County man

The Stark County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in a pedestrian crash Monday night on Market Avenue North in Canton as 65-year-old Ricky Careway of Stark County.…

May 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Anonymous bomb threat leads to evacuation at Alliance Schools

Students at multiple Alliance City Schools buildings were temporarily evacuated Thursday after an anonymous robo-call threatened that there were “20 pipe bombs” outside Alliance…

May 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas Co. deputy, 911 dispatcher honored after helping save infant in cardiac arrest

A Tuscarawas County deputy sheriff and a 911 dispatcher were honored this week after helping save the life of an infant who went into cardiac arrest earlier this spring. Sheriff…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Parks approves new 10-year comprehensive plan, unveils updated mission statement

The Stark Parks Board of Commissioners has officially approved a new 10-Year Comprehensive Plan aimed at guiding the park district’s priorities, growth and community impact over…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

What is hantavirus? Deadly illness draws attention amid cruise ship outbreak

A rare and potentially deadly virus has drawn international attention after multiple deaths and illnesses were linked to a cruise ship stranded off the coast of Africa, raising…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Harold wins Stark County Commissioner primary; voters reject SARTA, Plain Local issues

Republican Stark County Commissioner Alan Harold won his primary race Tuesday night, defeating challenger Joe Schultz as voters across Stark County also weighed in on several…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Eick wins commissioner primary as Carroll County Republicans back Ramaswamy, Husted

Republican Ron Eick won the Carroll County commissioner primary Tuesday night, defeating Donald Leggett II in one of the county’s most closely watched local races, according to…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on Market Avenue in Canton

A pedestrian was killed late Monday after being struck by a vehicle on Market Avenue North, according to Canton police. Officers responded around 11:14 p.m. to the 2900 block of…

May 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Explosion, fire reported at Jackson Township scrapyard; large smoke plume visible

An explosion followed by a fire was reported Monday afternoon at a scrapyard in Jackson Township, sending a large plume of black smoke into the sky and prompting a multi-agency…

May 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Local couple’s wedding plans thrown into uncertainty after Spirit Airlines shutdown

A local couple’s destination wedding plans have been thrown into uncertainty after Spirit Airlines announced Saturday morning that it was shutting down operations. Mia Warner and…

May 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect identified in Canton murder, remains on the run

A suspect has now been charged in connection with the April shooting death of a Canton man, according to police. Canton Police Chief John Gabbard announced Friday, May 1, that…

May 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

14-year-old suspect arrested in Akron shooting that wounded two teens

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two teenagers wounded in Akron last week, police said. According to an update released by Akron police,…

April 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

One killed in Steubenville house explosion; home leveled, rescue crews respond

A house explosion in Steubenville on Tuesday evening left one person dead and triggered a large emergency response along Rosslyn Boulevard. Fire crews were dispatched shortly…