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Stark County man killed after train collides with pickup truck in Canton

A 63-year-old Massillon man was killed Friday night when a train collided with a pickup truck in Canton, authorities said. Canton police said the crash occurred at about 10:04…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two people dead following early morning crash in Stark County

Two people died following a crash Saturday morning in Stark County, according to authorities. Emergency crews were called to the area of Erie Street South and Navarre Road in…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance homicide suspect extradited back to Stark County

A man accused of killing his wife in an Alliance homicide investigation has been extradited back to Stark County and is expected to make his first court appearance Monday. Robert…

May 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Seven IVC North schools to leave Inter-Valley Conference, plan new athletic league for 2028

Seven school districts in the Inter-Valley Conference’s North Division have announced plans to leave the league and form a new athletic conference beginning with the 2028-29…

May 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Children find mother dead in Alliance home; husband sought on murder warrant, police say

Police are searching for a man wanted on a murder charge after two children found their mother dead inside an Alliance home Wednesday morning, authorities said. Officers were…

May 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Woman found dead in Alliance home; police search for person of interest

A woman was found dead Wednesday morning in Alliance in what police are investigating as a homicide, authorities said. Alliance police were called to the 300 block of West Ely…

May 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Rising country artist Braxton Keith announced as opening act for Lainey Wilson at Hall of Fame concert

Rising country music artist Braxton Keith has been announced as the opening act for Lainey Wilson at the 2026 Raising Cane’s Concert for Legends in Canton. The Pro Football Hall…

May 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two accused of shooting into Canton home with five children inside, police say

Two people were identified as suspects after gunfire was fired into a Canton home late May 3, where five juveniles were inside, according to a Canton Police Department…

May 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Could Ohio drivers save 57 cents a gallon? Lawmakers push gas tax relief

As gasoline prices approach $5 per gallon across Ohio, renewed calls for a temporary gas tax holiday are fueling debate over whether drivers could soon get relief at the pump.…

May 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bomb threat prompts lockdown at a Stark County elementary school Monday morning

An anonymous bomb threat prompted a modified lockdown Monday morning at Belle Stone Elementary School in the Canton City School District, according to a message sent to parents.…

May 11, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian killed in local crash identified as Stark County man

The Stark County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in a pedestrian crash Monday night on Market Avenue North in Canton as 65-year-old Ricky Careway of Stark County.…

May 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Anonymous bomb threat leads to evacuation at Alliance Schools

Students at multiple Alliance City Schools buildings were temporarily evacuated Thursday after an anonymous robo-call threatened that there were “20 pipe bombs” outside Alliance…

May 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Parks approves new 10-year comprehensive plan, unveils updated mission statement

The Stark Parks Board of Commissioners has officially approved a new 10-Year Comprehensive Plan aimed at guiding the park district’s priorities, growth and community impact over…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Harold wins Stark County Commissioner primary; voters reject SARTA, Plain Local issues

Republican Stark County Commissioner Alan Harold won his primary race Tuesday night, defeating challenger Joe Schultz as voters across Stark County also weighed in on several…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on Market Avenue in Canton

A pedestrian was killed late Monday after being struck by a vehicle on Market Avenue North, according to Canton police. Officers responded around 11:14 p.m. to the 2900 block of…

May 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Explosion, fire reported at Jackson Township scrapyard; large smoke plume visible

An explosion followed by a fire was reported Monday afternoon at a scrapyard in Jackson Township, sending a large plume of black smoke into the sky and prompting a multi-agency…

May 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect identified in Canton murder, remains on the run

A suspect has now been charged in connection with the April shooting death of a Canton man, according to police. Canton Police Chief John Gabbard announced Friday, May 1, that…

May 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Grand jury indicts driver in crash that killed off-duty Canton police officer

A Stark County grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old man in connection with a crash that killed an off-duty Canton police officer last November. Garth W. Haines faces a…

April 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Reported intruder at a Jackson Township home turns out to be family misunderstanding

A large police presence at a home along West Boulevard in Jackson Township Wednesday afternoon ended without incident after a misunderstanding involving a family member. Jordan…

April 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Multiple people targeted in suspected drive-by shooting in northeast Canton

Canton police are investigating a suspected drive-by shooting that left multiple people reporting they were targeted Tuesday evening in northeast Canton. Officers were dispatched…

April 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller