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Stark County

Man arrested in connection with suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park bridge

A man has been arrested and charged following a suspicious fire at Sippo Lake Park in the early morning hours of March 25. According to the Perry Township Police Department,…

March 26, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. bar shooting leaves 75-year-old man dead; suspect charged with murder

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night at a bar in Canton Township. Deputies responded to the Old Landmark Tavern,…

March 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Beloved East Canton restaurant to close its doors

After nearly a decade of serving homestyle meals to the East Canton community, Lowry’s Family Restaurant will soon close its doors for good. Owners Brian and Jamie Lowry announced…

March 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Jackson Township man arrested after 3-hour standoff, hostage situation

A Jackson Township man is behind bars after allegedly holding a victim hostage during a domestic incident Thursday night, prompting a three-hour standoff with police. Officers…

March 21, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton emergency calls temporarily routed to Stark County Sheriff’s dispatch

Emergency calls in Canton are temporarily being handled by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center as the city works to resolve an issue with its phone system, officials…

March 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested in Robertsville on felonious assault warrant; officials dispel standoff rumors

Deputies from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office assisted the U.S. Marshals Task Force in executing an arrest warrant Tuesday in the 11000 block of Lincoln Street E., according to…

March 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Skeletal remains identified as missing Michigan man after 23 years

More than 23 years after skeletal remains were discovered in Stark County, authorities have identified the man as Anthony Bernard Gulley of Pontiac, Michigan. The breakthrough was…

March 19, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

From Underdogs to Unstoppable: Perry Panthers’ Cinderella run reaches state championship

The Perry Panthers’ Cinderella postseason run continues. A team that limped into the playoffs with a 9-13 record is now on the doorstep of a Division II state championship.…

March 18, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon teen charged after school restroom fight involving knife

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with felonious assault in juvenile court following a fight inside a restroom at Massillon Washington High School that left another student…

March 11, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man shot outside Jerzees Sports Grille in Canton, suspect at large

A man was shot outside Jerzees Sports Grille on Fulton Road NW late Sunday night before re-entering the bar, where emergency responders found him injured, according to Canton…

March 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva’s Dietrich ends high school wrestling career with emotional fifth-place finish at state

Minerva senior Hunter Dietrich left everything on the mat in the final match of his high school wrestling career, securing a fifth-place finish at the OHSAA state tournament with…

March 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Fairless' Sullivan, Canton South's Prosperi one win away from state titles

After a humbling experience at last year’s state tournament, Fairless senior Collin Sullivan knew he had unfinished business. One year ago, Sullivan left Columbus without a win in…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Alliance's Abigail Mozden punches ticket to state championship, inspired by family legacy

With a swift takedown and a decisive pin, Alliance senior Abigail Mozden is heading to the OHSAA girls’ state wrestling championship match at 135 pounds. Mozden secured her spot…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area girls wrestlers advance to state semifinals

Several area girls wrestlers secured their spots in the state semifinals Saturday night, with Carrollton’s Riley Alborn making history as the first female wrestler from her school…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area wrestlers advance to Saturday night’s state semifinals in Columbus

Three local wrestlers are one step closer to state titles after securing quarterfinal victories Friday at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament. Malvern’s Tyson Clear, Carrollton’s…

March 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

News

Local wrestlers shine on day one of state wrestling tournament: full recap

The first round of the Division I, Division II, and Division III state wrestling tournaments saw several local wrestlers competing for a chance at a state championship, with mixed…

March 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Human remains and hundreds of animals—both dead and alive—removed from Canton home

Authorities have removed what are believed to be human bones, along with hundreds of live and deceased animals, from a Canton home described as being in "deplorable conditions."…

March 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Rolling Panthers host fundraiser game at Perry HS for wheelchair basketball program

The Rolling Panthers wheelchair basketball team received an outpouring of community support Wednesday night at Perry High School, as fans packed the gym to watch the team compete…

March 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

71 wrestlers from Stark, Carroll, and Tuscarawas Counties qualify for state. See full list here

Wrestlers from Stark, Carroll, and Tuscarawas counties will compete at the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) State Wrestling Tournament after securing spots at their…

March 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police arrest man accused of posing as Amazon delivery driver in Alliance armed robbery

A Chardon man accused of posing as an Amazon delivery driver to gain access to a home and commit armed robbery in Alliance has been arrested, police said. Steven S. Dackiewicz,…

February 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller