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Fire damages northeast Canton home; residents escape injury

A late-night house fire in northeast Canton displaced three residents Tuesday, but no injuries were reported, fire officials said. The Canton Fire Department responded at…

February 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Police: Massillon man arrested after fleeing officers, linked to hit-skip crash

A 40-year-old Massillon man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police said he fled officers attempting to serve a felony warrant and was later connected to a nearby hit-skip…

February 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Second suspect arrested after Canton shooting near Hall of Fame Fuel Mart

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that targeted a vehicle carrying an 8-year-old girl near a southeast Canton fuel station earlier this month.…

February 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton parents sent to prison after pleading guilty in starvation death of 3-year-old

Two Canton parents have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in the death of a 3-year-old boy who authorities said died from starvation, according to court records.…

February 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Norfolk Southern officials respond to train derailment in Alliance

A Norfolk Southern train derailed Tuesday morning in Alliance, but no injuries or hazardous materials were reported, according to company officials. The derailment occurred…

February 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Woman escapes, cat rescued in early morning Louisville house fire

A woman escaped an early morning house fire Monday in Louisville that heavily damaged a home, prompted a large multi-department response and forced a nearby elementary school to…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Late-night Canton fire kills man, damages neighboring building and displaces 10

A 32-year-old man was killed and three firefighters were injured in a late-night house fire Sunday in southwest Canton that also displaced 10 residents, authorities said. The…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man wanted in West Virginia double homicide arrested in Canton

A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in West Virginia was arrested Sunday in Canton by members of the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force,…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

67-year-old pedestrian killed in Canton crash

A 67-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in southeast Canton, authorities said. The Canton Police Department responded at about 6:15 p.m. Sunday to…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

New “Northeast Senate League” name unveiled; conference begins search for first commissioner

Officials behind a newly formed high school athletic conference serving parts of Carroll, Stark and Tuscarawas counties have publicly revealed the league’s name. The conference,…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

One dead, 10 displaced after Stark County house fire

A late-night house fire Sunday in southwest Canton left one man dead and forced 10 people from their homes, fire officials said. The Canton Fire Department responded at about 9:26…

February 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

63-year-old man dies in Friday night crash in Alliance

A 63-year-old man died following a crash Friday night in Alliance, according to authorities. The driver, identified as Tim Mathes, 63, was pronounced dead at 11:32 p.m. Friday at…

February 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

McKinley HS students stage walkout protest over federal immigration enforcement policies in Canton

A group of students at McKinley High School (Canton, Ohio) walked out of classes Friday morning in a peaceful protest related to federal immigration enforcement policies.…

February 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Akron remains identified as Stark Co. man previously arrested after masked costume knife incident

Human remains discovered in a wooded Akron parking lot last fall have been identified as a 36-year-old Stark County man who previously had a confrontation with deputies while…

February 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Intoxicated Jackson Twp. father accused of using child as shield during restaurant disturbance

A 39-year-old man was arrested Monday after police say he held a child in front of him and challenged officers to shoot while causing a disturbance inside a Jackson Township…

February 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Kimble trash truck catches fire on I-77 near Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton

Emergency crews are responding Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle fire involving a Kimble trash truck along Interstate 77 near the Fulton Road exit by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.…

February 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Canton police arrest suspect after shots fired at car with children inside, chase near Hall of Fame Fuel Mart

A 41-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly firing shots at a vehicle near the Hall of Fame Fuel Mart and leading police on a brief pursuit and foot…

February 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Stark Co. man accused of hijacking SARTA bus at gunpoint, threatening passengers

A 47-year-old Canton man is accused of hijacking a public transit bus at gunpoint Monday morning, ordering the driver to change the route and threatening passengers before being…

February 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Stark County

Woman critically injured in Jackson Township stabbing; suspect arrested after police chase

A woman was critically injured Tuesday morning in an apparent domestic-related assault in Jackson Township, and a suspect was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit in…

February 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

IVC seeks new member schools following three departures, new league forming in region

The Inter Valley Conference is preparing for significant membership changes. In a press release issued by the league’s principals, the IVC announced it is seeking schools…

February 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller