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Crash causes I-77 slowdown near US-30/US-62 interchange

A crash on Interstate 77 North is causing traffic restrictions Tuesday morning near the US-30/US-62 interchange. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s OHGO traffic…

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Stark, Carroll counties, other areas under a severe thunderstorm warning

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several counties across Northeast Ohio, in effect until 8:15 p.m. Monday evening. At 7:15 p.m., Doppler…

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Single-vehicle crash closes Westbound U.S. 62 in Lexington Township

Westbound U.S. Route 62 is temporarily closed at State Route 225 (Union Avenue NE) following a single-vehicle crash Monday, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. The…

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VP JD Vance rallies Ohio steelworkers with overtime tax pitch, met with praise and protest

Vice President JD Vance made a stop in Stark County Monday morning, where he toured Metallus — formerly TimkenSteel — and addressed a group of steelworkers at the company’s…

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Bellstores in Canton South closed after car damages building

The BellStores at 2612 Cleveland Ave SW in the Canton South area is closed until further notice after a customer’s vehicle crashed into the building, causing structural damage. ⛽️…

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Stark County woman, 31, killed in Kentucky crash

A Massillon, Ohio, woman was killed and a man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Interstate 169 in western Kentucky. According to the Christian County…

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Stark County man, 58, killed in motorcycle crash in Jackson Township

A North Canton man was killed Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in Stark County, according to the Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash…

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VP Vance set to visit Canton on Monday, White House confirms

Vice President JD Vance will visit Canton on Monday, July 28, as part of a scheduled stop to discuss the administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” according to a statement from the…

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VIDEO: Look inside a hot air balloon at the Balloon Classic

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Four former Canton City Schools employees wrongly paid nearly $40K after leaving jobs

Four former Canton City Schools employees were improperly paid nearly $40,000 in wages and bonuses after they had already left their jobs, according to a report released Thursday…

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Cracker Barrel in Jackson Township closed after early morning fire

Fire crews were called to the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Jackson Township early Thursday morning after a passerby reported flames coming from behind the building. The Jackson…

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What to know as the Balloon Classic soars into Canton this weekend

One of the most anticipated summer events in Stark County returns this weekend as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic Presented by Aultman lifts…

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Stark County lottery player wins $2 million on scratch-off

A lucky customer at Market & Easton Bell Stores #21 in North Canton has claimed a $2 million annuity top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s $30 Royal Riches scratch-off game. According…

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Canton to open cooling centers amid high heat index forecast

With dangerously high heat indexes forecasted for the region, the City of Canton is partnering with Refuge of Hope and the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) to provide…

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Canton Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl

Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl from Canton who has been reported missing. April Sheaks was last seen in the Canton area, though details about her disappearance…

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Drivers may see steam as Canton Water Department repairs line beneath I-77

The Canton Water Department is actively working to repair the water line that supplies Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. The line runs beneath Interstate 77. As part of the repair…

Carroll County

Electric rates surge in Ohio as demand and capacity costs rise

Electric customers across Ohio are seeing higher bills this summer, driven by a sharp rise in capacity charges and increased demand during what’s shaping up to be one of the…

Sports

Louisville HS to join All-American Conference in 2026

After several years of independent competition, Louisville High School is set to join the All-American Conference (AAC) beginning with the 2026–27 school year, Louisville City…

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Canton man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in hospital shooting

A Canton man accused of shooting a hospital employee has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in Stark County Common Pleas Court. James L. Fair, 35, is facing…

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Jordan Miller launches JMN App to expand access to local news

Independent journalist Jordan Miller has officially launched the JMN App, a mobile platform designed to deliver real-time news updates directly to users’ smartphones. The free…