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Carroll County

Minerva-based company launches fentanyl detection wipe to protect first responders

An Ohio-based, woman-owned company headquartered in Minerva has begun commercial production of a new fentanyl detection tool designed to help protect first responders from…

December 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Mashfactory lawsuit dismissed; John Massarelli resigns from organization

A civil lawsuit accusing Bolivar baseball instructor John Massarelli of financial misconduct and unprofessional conduct while working as an instructor has been formally dismissed,…

December 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon officials deem reported missing hunter incident a likely hoax

Massillon officials say a reported search for an injured hunter that drew significant emergency resources Sunday night has been deemed a hoax. Authorities confirmed Monday that…

December 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Sheriff: Drunk intruder mistakes Tuscarawas County home for his own, falls asleep in resident’s bed

A 67-year-old woman awoke to find an intoxicated stranger inside her home early Sunday morning in Sandy Valley Estates, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office.…

December 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian from Alliance critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Canton

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night on Canton’s northwest side, police said. Canton police officers were called around 9:30 p.m.…

December 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton man arrested after fentanyl, cocaine, guns seized in drug trafficking investigation

A Canton man was arrested Friday after law enforcement officers seized large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine, along with multiple firearms and cash, during the execution of two…

December 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Nimishillen Township firefighters battle large storage building fire Thursday afternoon

Firefighters with the Nimishillen Township Fire Department were dispatched to a second structure fire Thursday afternoon after returning to their stations from an earlier call,…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Gun failed to fire during attempt to shoot Canton officer at Walmart

A Plain Township man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he attempted to shoot a Canton police officer during a shoplifting investigation at a Walmart on the…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Stark County man attempted to shoot Canton officer during Walmart incident

A Plain Township man has been charged in connection with a violent confrontation with a Canton police officer at a Walmart on the city’s east side. Court documents reviewed by…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

One killed in four-vehicle crash, fire on U.S. Route 30 in Stark County

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a four-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Dec. 18 on U.S. Route 30 in Stark County. Troopers said the crash…

December 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man seriously injured after semi-truck hits horse and buggy in Stark County during afternoon

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving a commercial semi-truck and a horse-drawn buggy in Sugar Creek Township, according to a patrol news…

December 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Former Carrollton Schools treasurer Amy Spears granted early release from prison

Carroll County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael V. Repella II granted judicial release to former Carrollton Schools treasurer Amy Spears during a Dec. 17 court hearing, according…

December 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon man charged in fatal Stark County pedestrian crash

A Massillon man is facing multiple charges after a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Canton last month died from his injuries. Miguel L.L. Flowers, 55, has been charged with…

December 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Fire contained after explosion at oil well pad in Malvern Tuesday morning

A fire broke out Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, following an explosion at a well pad on June Road in Malvern, prompting a response from the Great Trail Fire District. Fire crews were…

December 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Ohio truck driver honored for rescuing Tusky Valley teen from burning bus after crash

As flames pushed toward the rear of a charter bus carrying dozens of students to a school band event, a nearby truck driver ran into thick smoke, crouched low and felt blindly…

December 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Train strikes SUV in Stark County; passenger of the vehicle hospitalized with serious injuries

A male passenger was seriously injured early Tuesday morning when a sport utility vehicle was struck and pushed by a train at a railroad crossing on Canton’s northeast side, fire…

December 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

School closings, delays announced across JMN coverage area for Monday, Dec. 15

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS — MONDAY, DEC. 15, 2025 The following school closings and delays have been announced for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, across the JMN coverage area: Buckeye…

December 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Carroll County

Minerva man indicted after allegedly painting vehicle to conceal it following police pursuit

A Minerva man has been indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a police pursuit and an alleged attempt to conceal evidence, according to the Carroll County…

December 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘This was our week for justice’: A mother’s unbroken fight for Ryan Godbey

The family of Ryan “JJ” Godbey believed this would be the week they finally confronted the man accused of killing the 26-year-old performer — a moment they had waited for since…

December 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Canton Mayor Thomas M. Bernabei dies at 76

The City of Canton is mourning the death of former Mayor Thomas M. Bernabei, who died Thursday morning at Aultman Hospital following a brief illness, according to a statement from…

December 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller