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Akron woman injured in shooting; unborn child dies, police investigating

A 29-year-old woman was hospitalized early Sunday after being shot, an incident that also claimed the life of her unborn child, Akron police said. Officers responded to Cleveland…

Carroll County

Minerva school board approves staffing changes, highlights new communication platform

The Minerva Local Board of Education met Aug. 18 to approve staffing changes, review financial reports, and hear updates from Superintendent Mark Scott on the district’s start to…

State News

Rootstown man missing; family offers $10,000 reward for information

Update: Mr. Wayt was found deceased Thursday morning. Authorities in Portage County are searching for a Rootstown man who has been reported missing, and his family is offering a…

Sports

Stark County school’s football season opener canceled due to illness impacting opponent

A Stark County school’s football season opener has been canceled. Northwest High School’s scheduled game against Norton, set for Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, will not be played after…

Sports

Lady Dukes sweep Woodridge in season opener

The Marlington Lady Dukes varsity volleyball team opened their season Tuesday night with a straight-sets victory over Woodridge. Marlington won by scores of 25-22, 25-10 and…

Sports

Marlington girls golf edges Mineral Ridge at Duck Creek

The Marlington girls golf team earned a 196-203 victory over Mineral Ridge on Tuesday at Duck Creek Golf Course. Sophomore Lilly Peterson carded the low round of the day with a…

Stark County

Stark County woman charged after puppy dies in hot car

A Canton woman has been charged after authorities say her puppy died when left inside a hot vehicle in late July. Tawanna Cox, 49, faces charges of animal cruelty and…

Carroll County

Section of U.S. 30 near Minerva to close for work

Drivers traveling along U.S. Route 30 east of Minerva will need to plan for detours next week as the Ohio Department of Transportation begins a culvert replacement project.…

Carroll County

Malvern eyes another big season behind experienced defense, new quarterback

The Malvern Hornets are preparing for another run at an Inter-Valley Conference title, returning 13 lettermen and a defense stacked with veteran playmakers. The Hornets, coming…

State News

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Sports

Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins will not face charges in Florida domestic violence case

The Broward County State Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday it will not file charges against Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins after investigating a domestic…

Carroll County

Accidental milk spill sends 300 gallons into Sandy Creek in Minerva

An equipment overflow at Minerva Dairy on Aug. 12 caused roughly 300 gallons of raw milk to enter Sandy Creek, prompting an evening response from local officials. Village Service…

State News

ATM stolen with construction vehicle in Portage County, sheriff says

Authorities say a thief used a small construction vehicle to rip an ATM from its base outside a Portage County bank early Wednesday. According to the Portage County Sheriff’s…

Tuscarawas County

Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on US 250 in Tuscarawas County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon that seriously injured a pedestrian along U.S. Route 250 in Tuscarawas County. The crash…

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas Co. woman charged with arson after allegedly setting home on fire

A 27-year-old woman was arrested late Friday night after police say she intentionally set her home on fire and threatened to kill herself. Uhrichsville police said officers and…

Tuscarawas County

Two hospitalized after Tuscarawas County fight involving pipe wrench blow to head

Two men were hospitalized Monday morning after a fight at a home in the 300 block of Front Avenue SW, police said. Officers were called to the residence at 11:21 a.m. on Aug. 11.…

Stark County

76-year-old inmate dies at Stark County Jail

A 76-year-old woman housed at the Stark County Jail died Tuesday after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. The inmate, whose name…

Stark County

Local woman in critical condition after near drowning at Stark County lake

A 78-year-old woman is in critical condition after falling from a boat Monday evening at Meyers Lake in Stark County, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies said the woman…

State News

Columbiana County man wins $1 million on Ohio Lottery scratch-off

A Columbiana County man has claimed a $1 million prize from an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket. The Leetonia resident won the top prize on a $30 Royal Riches scratch-off game,…

Carroll County

Carrollton Warriors look to build on 7-win season in 2025

The Carrollton Warriors enter the 2025 football season with a new-look roster but a familiar determination to contend in the Eastern Buckeye Conference. Coming off a 7-4 campaign…