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Tuscarawas County woman, 55, identified as victim in Jackson Township crash

The name of the woman killed in a two-vehicle crash late Thursday morning in Stark County has been released. Jackson Township Police identified the victim as 55-year-old Gaye…

May 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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One dead in Jackson Township crash

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash late Thursday morning in Stark County, according to police. The collision was reported at 10:48 a.m. at the intersection of Wales…

May 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Brett Yeagley named next Superintendent of Lake Local Schools

The Lake Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Saturday, May 24, to officially hire Brett Yeagley as the district’s next superintendent, effective August 1.…

May 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Pedestrian killed in crash on U.S. 62 in Canton; identified as local 36-year-old man

A 36-year-old Alliance man was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday night while crossing U.S. Route 62 in Canton, according to Police Chief John Gabbard. The Canton Police…

May 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Canton man sentenced to up to 13.5 years in prison for January shooting

A Canton man will serve nine to 13.5 years in prison following a shooting that injured a man and endangered a young child earlier this year. Markalow T. Richardson, 30, was…

May 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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26-year-old killed in rollover crash in Tuscarawas County

A 26-year-old Louisville man was killed Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 7:47…

May 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Inmate dies at Stark County Jail, investigation underway; name released

A 33-year-old inmate at the Stark County Jail died after being found unresponsive in his cell on May 8, prompting an investigation by the Stark County Coroner’s Office. Zachary…

May 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Police: Third grader brings loaded gun to Stark Co. elementary; makes threats towards student, officer

A third-grade student was found with a loaded .45-caliber handgun in his backpack Friday afternoon at Sauder Elementary School, according to Jackson Township Police. Officers…

May 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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23-year-old shot in shoulder, hands in Canton; investigation underway

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man wounded in Canton’s northeast side late Tuesday night. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office said the incident…

May 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

$1 million bond set for couple in child starvation death case

The two suspects accused in the starvation death of 3-year-old Berko Givens appeared in court for a video arraignment for the first time Thursday morning. Bond was set at…

May 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton couple accused of starving 3-year-old to death; records detail months of neglect

A Canton couple accused in the death of their 3-year-old foster son are alleged to have withheld food and medical care from the child over a period of several months, ultimately…

May 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton parents wanted in death of 3-year-old son turn themselves in

A Canton couple accused in the death of their 3-year-old son has surrendered to authorities, nearly a week after police obtained arrest warrants in the case. Demetres S. Givens,…

May 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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SWAT responds to welfare check in Massillon; man dies by suicide

A SWAT response to a welfare check in Massillon ended in tragedy Monday evening when a 34-year-old man died by suicide, authorities said. Officers with the Massillon Police…

May 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Second man accused of sex with dogs in Stark Co. arrested; police say abuse was filmed

A second man has been arrested in connection to a disturbing animal abuse investigation in Stark County that now involves multiple victims and defendants. Joseph Domer, previously…

May 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Canton police seek parents of 3-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive

Authorities are searching for two parents charged in connection with the death of their 3-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in his bed last week. According to Canton Police…

May 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Ohio man accused of having sex with his dog in Stark County

A 25-year-old Northwest Ohio man has been arrested in Stark County after authorities allege he engaged in repeated sex acts with his dog over a six-week period earlier this year.…

May 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Teen bicyclist, 15, seriously injured in Stark County crash with pickup truck

A 15-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured Tuesday evening in a collision with a pickup truck at an intersection in Washington Township, authorities said. According to the…

May 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

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Skeletal remains found in Akron identified as missing Stark County man

Human skeletal remains discovered near a homeless encampment in Akron last week have been identified as those of a 22-year-old Canton man. According to the Summit County Medical…

May 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

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Uber driver shoots passenger during ride in Stark County, police investigating

A 68-year-old Mogadore man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by an Uber driver during an early morning altercation in Uniontown, according to…

May 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County deputy shoots, kills two aggressive dogs during call in Canton

A Stark County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed two dogs Sunday afternoon after they reportedly charged at him while he was responding to a call about aggressive animals. The…

May 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller