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Stark County

Northwest High School band director resigns amid police misconduct investigation

The Northwest High School marching band director has resigned as police continue to investigate allegations of misconduct involving a student, according to reporting from The…

August 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

63-year-old man killed in early morning shooting at Akron gas station

A 63-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning at an Akron gas station, according to police. Akron police officers responded at approximately 6:33 a.m. Aug. 30 to the…

August 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Motorcyclist killed in Tuscarawas County crash; Dover man seriously injured

A 73-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a Dover man seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.…

August 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Driver hospitalized after semi breaks free from pulling sled at Portage County Randolph Fair

A driver was taken to a hospital Thursday night after a semi competing in a pulling event at the Portage County Randolph Fair broke free from its sled and crashed through a…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

ProVia to add 400 jobs in Dover as part of $110 million expansion

ProVia plans to create approximately 400 new jobs in Dover as part of a major expansion of its vinyl window and patio door business, one of two new manufacturing projects…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Gas line puncture prompts evacuation of Northwest High School

Northwest High School students were evacuated Thursday morning after a gas line was punctured during construction work at the school. Northwest Local Schools Superintendent Shawn…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County manufacturer announces workforce reduction amid softer market demand

Gradall Industries LLC plans to eliminate 13 bargaining unit positions in September, citing weaker market demand and reduced production needs. The company announced the workforce…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

New Philadelphia volleyball rolls past Mansfield in straight sets

New Philadelphia’s volleyball team picked up its first conference victory of the season Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a dominant straight-set win over Mansfield, 25-3, 25-5, 25-10. Aliya…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton golf falls to Beaver Local by four strokes

Carrollton’s boys golf team suffered a narrow four-stroke loss to Beaver Local, 141-145, at Beaver Meadows Golf Course. The match was played on a par-35 layout. Colten Rummell led…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man, 28, killed in Medina County motorcycle crash

A Stark County man died Wednesday after his motorcycle collided with a minivan in Medina County, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office. Nathaniel Avins, 28, of Canal…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect arrested after threat involving Knox School; building closed Wednesday

One person has been arrested after authorities investigated a possible threat involving Knox School in the West Branch Local School District, according to Superintendent Matthew…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Beyond the fireworks: Sparks of Giving aims to make an impact long after Saturday night

When the final firework disappears from the sky over Bolivar Saturday night, the work behind Sparks of Giving won't be finished. In many ways, that's when its purpose becomes most…

August 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

76-year-old man found dead inside foreclosed Stark County home

The new owners of a foreclosed Massillon home discovered a 76-year-old man dead inside the property when they entered the house last week, according to police. Massillon police…

August 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

U.S. Marshals name 19-year-old wanted in Stark County shooting as Fugitive of the Week

A 19-year-old man accused of firing a gun into an occupied vehicle during a July incident in Stark County has been named the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's Fugitive…

August 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Ohio man accused of shooting 24-year-old granddaughter during argument

A 71-year-old Coshocton man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he shot and injured his granddaughter during an altercation Wednesday. Coshocton County sheriff’s…

August 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

‘This is a house full of grief’: Family opens up after tragic death of Minerva mom

Five minutes. That is how quickly an ordinary Saturday afternoon turned into an unimaginable tragedy for the family of Bridget Reagan. At 5:18 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Reagan sent…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police seek woman accused in shooting that injured two women

Canton police are searching for a 25-year-old woman accused in a shooting that left two women wounded Tuesday night. Police said officers were called to the 900 block of Sixth…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

22-year-old seriously injured after gunfire strikes Canton home

A 22-year-old man was seriously injured after someone opened fire on a home on Maple Avenue NE early Thursday morning, according to Canton police reports obtained by Jordan Miller…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton police chief defends traffic cameras amid criticism, misinformation

East Canton Police Chief Chris Hartlaub is defending the village’s use of traffic enforcement cameras, saying the devices were installed in response to persistent speeding…

August 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton volleyball falls to Tusky Valley in season opener

Carrollton opened its volleyball season with a three-set loss to Tusky Valley, falling 25-15, 25-18 and 25-17. Juliaunna Miller led the Warriors from the service line with eight…

August 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller