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Stark County coroner identifies 41-year-old man killed in local shed fire

The victim in a fatal shed fire in Stark County has been identified as Brian Wakefield, 41, according to Tammy Wilkes of the Stark County Coroner’s Office. Fire crews were…

April 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man found dead after Stark County shed fire

A man died Thursday evening after being found inside a burning shed behind a residence on the 2600 block of Kirby Avenue Northeast, according to the Canton Fire Department. Fire…

April 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bomb squad removes explosive device in Stark County

Authorities safely removed a suspected explosive device early Friday morning along the 14000 block of Lincoln Way West, according to the North Lawrence Fire Department. Emergency…

April 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Northeast Senate League names founding commissioner

The newly formed Northeast Senate League has selected longtime educator and athletic administrator Curt Hamilton as its first commissioner, officials announced, as the conference…

April 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Judge sides with Canton in firing of officer seen in K-9 bodycam video

A Stark County judge has upheld the termination of a Canton police officer who was captured on body camera video using a K-9 during an arrest in 2024, reversing an earlier…

April 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

National News

Report: Stark County mother, boyfriend charged after child critically injured at Airbnb

An Ohio woman and her boyfriend have been arrested after a 3-year-old child was found critically injured at an Airbnb in Henry County, according to court documents and reporting…

April 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

TORNADO WARNING ISSUED FOR STARK, WAYNE COUNTIES; STORM MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH

A tornado warning has been issued for portions of Stark, Wayne and Holmes counties Tuesday night as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the region.…

March 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Scratch Steakhouse to close Louisville location due to building structural issues

Scratch Steakhouse and Lounge will close its Louisville location at the end of April, with the owner citing significant structural issues tied to a neighboring building. Owner…

March 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Vandals cause more than $100K in damage at Hall of Fame Village construction site

Police are investigating a vandalism and breaking-and-entering incident that caused more than $100,000 in damage at a construction site in Hall of Fame Village, authorities said.…

March 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

All students at Stark Co. elementary receive new coats through Operation Warm partnership

Every student at Lexington Elementary walked away with more than just a new coat this week — they left with warmth, confidence and a reminder that their community cares. Through a…

March 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Enhanced severe weather risk issued for local counties; damaging winds, tornadoes possible

Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties are under an enhanced risk for severe weather today, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes as multiple rounds of…

March 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Toddler dies after being trapped in Plain Township house fire

A 23-month-old girl has died after being rescued from a house fire in Plain Township, authorities said. The fire was reported around 9:22 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in the 3400 block…

March 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area girls basketball standouts earn Division I, II and III All-Ohio honors

Several area athletes from Stark and surrounding counties earned recognition on the 2026 All-Ohio girls basketball teams, as announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media…

March 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police: Man charged after intentional high-speed crash injures woman

A Canton man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove recklessly and caused a crash that seriously injured another driver Friday morning on Cleveland Avenue NW.…

March 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton plans roundabout with train tracks running through busy intersection

A proposed redesign of the Fulton Road, 25th Street and Harrison Avenue intersection would introduce a roundabout with railroad tracks running directly through it — a feature city…

March 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Multi-vehicle crash slows I-77 South near Tuscarawas St during rush hour

A multi-vehicle crash is causing significant delays along Interstate 77 in Canton during the Monday afternoon rush. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday on I-77 southbound…

March 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Secrest, Ujcich lead area selections on Division IV–VII All-Ohio teams

The 2026 Divisions IV, V, VI and VII girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, recognizing the top players across the state…

March 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

“I don’t understand how this happened”: Mother speaks after judge shuts down East Canton daycare

On the morning of March 10, Missy Williams said her baby boy was smiling. Grant Simmons was his normal, happy self that morning, Missy said. She snapped a photo of him smiling and…

March 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Tee House Social to open at Great Trail Golf Course following Heritage closure

A new restaurant concept is set to open at Great Trail Golf Course next month, bringing a fresh dining experience to the Minerva area following the closure of Heritage at Great…

March 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Inmate dies after apparent suicide attempt at Stark County Jail

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive inside the Stark County Jail late Tuesday night, marking the second in-custody…

March 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller