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Stark County

Woman dies in early morning Stark County house fire; victim identified

In the early hours of Monday morning, a tragic event unfolded as the Alliance Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of N Lincoln Ave. Dispatched around…

May 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

"Our department is heartbroken": Canton firefighter dies by suicide

The Canton Fire Department announced over the weekend that Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Kneale passed away at the age of 42. "It is with immense pain that we share with you the…

May 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man found dead by ATV rider in Louisville; police say foul play is not expected

The body of an adult male was discovered in a heavily wooded area south of West Main Street in Louisville on Saturday afternoon, according to Louisville Police Chief Andy…

May 19, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Tornado confirmed in Carroll County on Leesville Lake

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down Friday afternoon on Leesville Lake in Carroll County. A “brief, small tornado blew down a couple of trees and…

May 18, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Marlington hires Nick Stroemple as Head Girls Basketball Coach

Marlington Local Schools has announced the appointment of Nick Stroemple as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach. Stroemple joins Marlington from North Canton City Schools, where…

May 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Hilliard resigns as Minerva wrestling coach, named new Athletic Director at Marlington

Marlington Local Schools has announced the appointment of Chad Hilliard as the new Athletic Director and Career & Technical Education Director. “We are excited to announce Chad…

May 17, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Carrollton 2018 graduate to be recommended as next girls basketball coach

The Carrollton Athletic Committee has announced the recommendation of Mikayla Poole to Carrollton’s Board of Education for the position of Head Girls Basketball Coach of the…

May 15, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Photos: Husted scores lone run in Carrollton sectional title win over Minerva

All it takes is for one team to have more runs than the other - even if it’s just one run. The Carrollton Warriors claimed the Division II sectional championship with a narrow 1-0…

May 14, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Petro strikes out 15 batters in Sandy Valley tournament win

The Sandy Valley Cardinals are moving on the sectional baseball tournament. Led by Nick Petro on the mound, the Cardinals defeated Bellaire 3-0 Monday evening at Sandy Valley.…

May 14, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

23-year-old injured in Stark County plaza shooting; suspect remains on the run

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting that took place on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Canton Township. According to officials, deputies responded to…

May 13, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bond set at $1 million for suspected Massillon movie theater shooter

A man accused of shooting and killing a man at a movie theater Friday night appeared in court Monday morning. 20-year-old Corvon Thomas, of Massillon, is accused of shooting and…

May 13, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Person killed in Massillon movie theater shooting; victim identified as Stark County man

One person has died following a shooting at a movie theater in Stark County. The incident took place on Friday; May 10, just before 11:00 PM, within the premises of Regal Cinemas…

May 11, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township Police searching for runaway teen girl

UPDATE: The missing juvenile has safely located. The Jackson Township Police Department has launched efforts to find a missing teenage girl. Brooke Macintosh, a missing runaway…

May 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Man in custody following Tuscarawas County high-speed pursuit

A pursuit on Wednesday, May 8 in Tuscarawas County ended in a crash, damaging a Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Cruiser, authorities said. The incident began when a Grey Pontiac G6…

May 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Carroll County

Two Carroll County crashes require crash victims to be LifeFlighted within 8-hour span

Two separate single-vehicle crashes in Carroll County led to crash victims being airlifted to hospitals with serious injuries within an 8-hour period. The first crash occurred in…

May 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman arrested after allegedly attacking Stark County Dollar General worker with hammer

On Wednesday, May 8 authorities were dispatched to 2121 Cleveland Ave NW (Dollar General) regarding an assault in progress. Prior to their arrival, reports indicated a female…

May 9, 2024 · Jordan Miller

State News

1-year-old child killed in farming accident

Authorities responded to a heartbreaking incident on Township Road 50 in Coshocton County when a 1-year-old child was fatally injured in a farming accident. The Coshocton County…

May 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Crash involving Stark County school bus, pickup truck sends three to the hospital

The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating an injury crash involving a Stark County Board of DD Bus and a Ford F-150. The crash occurred on…

May 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sheriff: Man who caused Uniontown shelter-in-place finally arrested after weeklong search

After a manhunt in Uniontown's park last week, authorities arrested the 48-year-old suspect on Sunday afternoon. Raymond Klisz was taken into custody and booked into Summit County…

May 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man denied parole for brutal murder of Canton 9-year-old girl

The Ohio Parole Board has rejected parole for George Earl Deck, a Stark County man convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering 9-year-old Glenna Rose Brammer more…

May 6, 2024 · Jordan Miller