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Stark County

Canton police arrest suspect after shots fired at car with children inside, chase near Hall of Fame Fuel Mart

A 41-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly firing shots at a vehicle near the Hall of Fame Fuel Mart and leading police on a brief pursuit and foot…

February 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. man accused of hijacking SARTA bus at gunpoint, threatening passengers

A 47-year-old Canton man is accused of hijacking a public transit bus at gunpoint Monday morning, ordering the driver to change the route and threatening passengers before being…

February 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman critically injured in Jackson Township stabbing; suspect arrested after police chase

A woman was critically injured Tuesday morning in an apparent domestic-related assault in Jackson Township, and a suspect was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit in…

February 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

IVC seeks new member schools following three departures, new league forming in region

The Inter Valley Conference is preparing for significant membership changes. In a press release issued by the league’s principals, the IVC announced it is seeking schools…

February 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man in serious condition after weekend shooting outside Canton apartment complex

A man is in serious condition after a shooting early Saturday outside an apartment complex in northeast Canton, police said. Officers were in the area of the 800 block of Marion…

February 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Eight area schools to form new athletic league beginning in 2028

Eight high schools across Carroll, Stark and Tuscarawas counties announced Friday they will form a new interscholastic athletic league set to begin competition in the 2028-29…

February 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pickup driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash involving dump truck in Stark County

A pickup truck driver suffered injuries that may be life-threatening Thursday afternoon following a crash involving a dump truck in Lexington Township. Deputies from the Stark…

February 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

15-year-old arrested, charged with arson in Stark County carport fires

A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with two carport fires at Lake Cable Village Apartments that investigators say were intentionally set. According to…

February 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities rule two Jackson Township carport fires arson; reward offered

Investigators with the Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office have ruled two recent carport fires at Jackson Township apartment complexes as arson and are asking for the public’s help in…

February 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two suspects arrested in North Canton Rose Lane shooting investigation

Two suspects wanted in connection with a shooting investigation in North Canton have been arrested and booked into jail, police confirmed Tuesday. The North Canton Police…

February 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Multiple cars involved in carport fire at Stark County apartment complex

Firefighters responded to a carport fire involving multiple vehicles Tuesday at the Lake Cable Village Apartments. Crews from the Jackson Township Fire Department were dispatched…

February 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Sandy Valley taps Minerva graduate as new head football coach

Sandy Valley Local Schools has selected Torrance Carle as its next head football coach, pending approval by the district’s board of education later this month. The district…

February 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man sentenced in Jackson Township abduction case

A Canton man will spend more than three years in prison following convictions tied to a criminal case that initially involved allegations of an abduction at knifepoint in Jackson…

February 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man accused of attempted murder in hammer attack held on $500,000 bond

A man wanted on multiple domestic violence-related charges was arrested early Sunday after police say he brutally attacked a woman with a hammer, attempted to strangle her and…

February 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

North Canton police investigate afternoon shooting; victim hospitalized

North Canton police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in the 300 block of Rose Lane S.E., leaving one person injured. According to the North Canton…

February 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Lorain County commissioners dispute deputies’ claims over possible cruiser repossession

Lorain County commissioners are disputing claims by the county’s deputies association that dozens of patrol vehicles were at risk of repossession, saying the information shared…

February 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio county sheriff’s office warns patrol vehicles could be repossessed

The Lorain County Deputies Association says dozens of patrol vehicles are at risk of repossession after county commissioners allegedly defaulted on a vehicle fleet loan, raising…

February 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Fugitive arrested after hiding behind fake wall during Akron standoff and house fire

Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a 35-year-old man early Wednesday following a lengthy standoff and house fire in Akron. Tristan…

February 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Cavaliers acquire James Harden from Clippers in trade for Darius Garland, draft pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired star guard James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick, according to ESPN. The…

February 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Details: Canton Police investigate hoax threat towards Malone University

Canton police are investigating a reported terroristic threat made Monday at a local university after an anonymous caller claimed they would come to campus and carry out a…

February 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller