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Stark County

U.S. Route 30 shut down after jackknifed semi, no injuries reported

U.S. Route 30 was closed Thursday morning after a semi-truck jackknifed at the intersection of Paris Avenue, authorities said. The Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to the…

January 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area schools announce closures, delays for Thursday, Jan. 15

Closures and delays for Thursday, Jan. 15 Schools across the JMN coverage area announced closures and delays Thursday due to weather conditions. Closed Applied Behavioral…

January 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Dollar General robbery suspect allegedly used knife, fled with children in vehicle

A man wanted in connection with two recent armed robberies at Dollar General stores in Stark County has been arrested and is now facing charges in multiple jurisdictions,…

January 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County apartment fire displaces residents

A residential fire displaced several occupants of a two-unit home on Louisiana Avenue NW on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Canton Fire Department. Fire crews were…

January 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect in Dollar General robberies arrested in Tuscarawas County

Authorities say a man wanted in connection with two recent armed robberies at Dollar General stores in Stark County has been arrested and is now facing charges in multiple…

January 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Judge orders immediate shutdown of Stark County nursing home after state cites ‘safety risks’

A Stark County judge on Tuesday ordered the immediate closure of a Canton nursing home after Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost argued that residents were being placed in imminent…

January 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County deputies investigating second Dollar General armed robbery; cases may be connected

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second armed robbery at a Dollar General in the county within four days, and investigators say the incidents may be connected.…

January 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: New details emerge in Canton shooting; 12-year-old victim identified

A 12-year-old Canton boy was fatally shot by his teenage sibling Friday night in what police and family described as an accidental shooting involving a handgun that had been…

January 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

15-year-old accused of fatally shooting 12-year-old brother

UPDATE: Canton Police say 15-year-old Amir Pepe Lucas has turned himself in. He was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his 12-year-old brother late Friday night.…

January 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Drive-by shooting under investigation in Massillon

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting Thursday night in the 100 block of Houston Street SW in Massillon, according to information provided to JMN by Massillon police Lt.…

January 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Armed robbery reported at Waynesburg Dollar General early Friday

An armed suspect robbed the Dollar General in Waynesburg early Friday morning, according to Stark County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Connie Deibel. Deibel said deputies received…

January 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Man arrested after pepper spraying anti-ICE protesters at Canton demonstration

A man was arrested after allegedly pepper spraying protesters during an altercation Thursday afternoon in downtown Canton, according to information obtained by Jordan Miller News…

January 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County balloon project spreads love to nursing home residents this Valentine’s Day

What started as a simple idea to brighten the lives of residents in nursing homes has quickly grown into a countywide expression of faith, kindness and community. This Valentine’s…

January 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man accused in North Canton apartment shooting found competent to stand trial

A North Canton man accused of firing shots inside his apartment complex has been ruled competent to stand trial. Stark County Common Pleas Judge Taryn L. Heath made the ruling…

January 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Early-morning fire destroys Canton Township home; space heater possible cause

A Canton Township family was displaced after an early-morning house fire caused a total loss Wednesday. Canton Township firefighters were called to a structure fire at 4918 Fields…

January 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Brewster firefighters battled Tuscarawas Township house fire; SR-241 closed 5 hours

Firefighters from Brewster and several surrounding departments responded to a structure fire Monday, Jan. 5, at a home in Tuscarawas Township that caused an estimated $200,000 in…

January 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Homeless man found dead in tent behind Alliance business; investigation ongoing

A 32-year-old homeless man was found dead in a tent Monday morning, according to the Stark County Coroner’s Office. A spokesperson for the coroner’s office said authorities…

January 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigate early morning Canton shooting; man shot in both legs

Editor’s note: JMN initially reported that this incident occurred in Canton Township. Police later confirmed the shooting happened in the city of Canton, just outside the Canton…

January 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Elderly couple and dog killed in weekend house fire in Green

An elderly couple died Saturday evening after being rescued from a house fire in Green, according to the Green Fire Department. Firefighters were called to a residential structure…

January 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fire destroys Jackson Township building housing two businesses

A fire early Sunday morning caused a total loss at a commercial building housing two businesses in Jackson Township, according to the Jackson Township Fire Department.…

January 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller