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Stark County man dies days after hit-skip crash involving good samaritans moving a tree

A 79-year-old Navarre man has died from injuries sustained in a hit-skip crash that seriously injured three pedestrians in Bethlehem Township earlier this week, according to an…

May 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville parents sue school district after 3-year-old child with autism left on van for hours

Two Louisville City School parents have filed a lawsuit against Louisville City Schools and several district employees, alleging their nonverbal autistic preschool son, Oliver,…

May 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

21-year-old man arrested after alleged threat prompts lockdown at Perry Township business

A 21-year-old Canton man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly making an in-person threat to “shoot up” a Perry Township plasma donation center, prompting a lockdown and a…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. man in critical condition after hit-skip crash injures three helping move downed tree

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-skip crash in Bethlehem Township that left three people injured, including one man in critical condition, after a vehicle…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Johnson C. Smith, Albany State to meet in 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic in Canton

Johnson C. Smith University and Albany State University will face off in the 2026 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic in Canton, bringing two reigning conference champions…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man, 53, killed in Tuscarawas County crash with tanker truck

A Canton man was killed late Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County after investigators say he failed to stop at an intersection and struck a commercial tanker…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

28-year-old man killed in Stark County Memorial Day crash

A 28-year-old Coshocton man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Memorial Day in Stark County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2:56 p.m.…

May 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Second murder suspect identified in deadly Canton apartment shooting

A second suspect has been identified in connection with the fatal shooting of a Canton man earlier this week, and police have obtained a murder warrant for his arrest, authorities…

May 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man wanted in fatal Canton apartment shooting

UPDATE: The suspect has been arrested. A 51-year-old Canton man died after being shot inside an apartment on the city’s southeast side Sunday night, and police are searching for a…

May 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Nine arrested in Stark County human trafficking sting as part of statewide operation

Nine men were arrested in Stark County as part of a statewide human trafficking enforcement operation targeting individuals seeking to buy sex, authorities announced Thursday. The…

May 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘Someone shot my baby’: Teen wounded in Canton shooting; investigation ongoing

Note: JMN did edit this article to correct the address. It was initially reported that police were dispatched to 24th St NE, because that is what police provided in the police…

May 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

DNA match leads to arrest in 2016 Jackson Township home invasion stabbing case

A 38-year-old Canton man has been charged in connection with a 2016 home invasion and stabbing in Jackson Township after investigators said a DNA match linked him to the crime…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff returns Memorial Day weekend; here's what to know

The smell of barbecue will once again fill the air near the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the 2026 Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff returns Memorial Day weekend with three days of food,…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

2-year-old among 5 injured, 1 horse killed after pickup strikes buggy in Stark Co.

A horse-drawn buggy hauling a boat and carrying five people, including a 2-year-old child, was struck by a pickup truck early Thursday morning on Manchester Avenue NW, injuring…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman injured in reported assault, gunfire investigation underway in Canton park

Canton police are investigating after a woman reported being assaulted by multiple people and shots being fired during a disturbance at a city park Tuesday night. Officers were…

May 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities warn public to stay off former Stark County landfill amid ATV concerns

Stark County officials are warning residents to stay off the former Exit Landfill property in Osnaburg Township, citing growing concerns over trespassing and all-terrain vehicle…

May 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man accused of killing wife held on $5 million bond; supporters pack courtroom wearing victim’s image

An Alliance man accused of killing his wife will remain in the Stark County Jail on a $5 million bond following his first court appearance Monday, as grieving friends described…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police recover dozens of shell casings after shooting at Canton park

Police recovered at least 26 spent shell casings after a shooting at a Canton park Sunday evening that damaged multiple vehicles and endangered pedestrians and motorists,…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Salem girls, Minerva boys claim EBC track titles as records fall

Records tumbled and team championships were decided Friday night as Salem’s girls and Minerva’s boys captured Eastern Buckeye Conference track and field titles at Sebo Stadium.…

May 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two killed in Perry Township crash identified; juvenile seriously injured

The two people killed in a head-on crash Saturday morning in Perry Township have been identified by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Cole Scholey, 21, of Beach City, and Kelly Kemp,…

May 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller