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Stark County

Crash blocks two lanes on I-77S, causing near standstill traffic in Stark County

UPDATE: Traffic is flowing again on I-77. Traffic on Interstate 77 southbound is moving at a near standstill this evening after a crash blocked two lanes just beyond Portage…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover woman, 69, killed while walking after being struck by a van on North Wooster Ave

A 69-year-old Dover woman died Monday evening after she was struck by a van while walking along North Wooster Avenue, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

More than 70 shots fired at Canton banquet hall; bullet nearly hits person inside home

More than 70 shots were fired outside a Canton banquet hall Monday night during a celebration of life event, striking multiple vehicles and homes, according to police. Officers…

November 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County woman killed after being struck by a van while walking

A 69-year-old Dover woman died Monday evening after she was struck by a van while walking along North Wooster Avenue, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two buildings set for demolition after early-morning Canton fire

A vacant commercial building on 3rd Street NE was heavily damaged in an early-morning fire Monday, according to the Canton Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched at 5:36 a.m.…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

15-year-old boy charged with murder after deadly shooting of 14-year-old girl in Ohio

A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, and a 15-year-old boy is now facing criminal charges, authorities said. Twinsburg police responded shortly before 1 p.m.…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

U.S. Marshals arrest Akron firearms-theft suspect in New Philadelphia

An 18-year-old Summit County man wanted in connection with the theft of firearms was taken into custody late Friday morning in New Philadelphia, according to the U.S. Marshals…

November 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Tuscarawas County

Wrong-way driver, 88, cited after crash on U.S. 250 in New Philadelphia

An 88-year-old New Philadelphia man was cited after authorities say he drove the wrong direction on U.S. Route 250 and later crashed into another vehicle. The Ohio State Highway…

November 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron police officer shoots armed, intoxicated man during fight call

An Akron police officer shot an armed, intoxicated man Tuesday night after responding to a reported fight in the 2700 block of Albrecht Avenue, according to the Akron Police…

November 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

SNAP recipients in Ohio to receive partial benefits this week

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced Monday that it will begin distributing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this week…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigating Stark Co. hit-and-run that left man with life-threatening injuries

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man with life-threatening injuries Friday, Nov. 7. According to Canton Police, officers responded at 7:09 p.m. to the 200…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police officer dies following morning crash; department says he’ll be sorely missed

A longtime Canton police officer died Monday morning after being involved in a crash on his way to work, according to the Canton Police Department. Lt. Dennis Garren said the…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police officer dies following Monday morning crash on his way to work

A Canton police officer died Monday morning following a crash on his way to work, according to the Canton Police Department. Lt. Dennis Garren said the crash happened around 6:53…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Driver airlifted following serious injury crash on US 62 in Stark County

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story misstated which driver was injured and airlifted. The driver of the Hyundai, who was not wearing a seat belt, sustained…