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Minerva Police: Missing man found deceased near home; cold suspected in death

A 63-year-old man with dementia was found deceased Thursday morning (Jan. 23) after wandering away from his home, according to Minerva Police Chief Larry Gardner. Police responded…

January 27, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man wanted in fatal Akron shooting arrested in Canton

A 38-year-old Canton man wanted in connection with the October shooting death of an Akron woman has been apprehended. Tamarcus Q. Harris was taken into custody Thursday night in…

January 25, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva man faces charges in crash that killed two men

A Minerva man is now facing multiple charges following a crash in Portage County that claimed the lives of two men in October of 2024. Matthew C. Simms, 42, is currently in the…

January 23, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Elderly man rescued after driving SUV into Nimishillen Creek

Firefighters rescued an elderly man from his SUV after it entered the West Branch of the Nimishillen Creek near 900 Stadium Park Drive NW on Wednesday morning, just east of the…

January 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two dogs rescued, family displaced in Jackson Township house fire

Firefighters battled a fully involved house fire Wednesday on the 3800 block of Amherst Avenue in Stark County, rescuing two dogs and ensuring nearby homes were protected.…

January 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Private ambulance involved in crash on I-77 north; driver extricated with injuries

( Conflicting times of the crash were provided by the Canton Fire Department. This story has been updated to reflect the most accurate information. ) A crash involving a private…

January 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Authorities investigate fatal crash on I-77

A 32-year-old man died early Tuesday morning in a crash on Interstate 77 in Green, authorities said. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as James…

January 22, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Officials identify victim, suspect killed in Alliance apartment shooting

Authorities have identified the two people who died in a fatal shooting at an Alliance apartment complex Thursday morning. Stark County Coroner Investigator Tammy Wilkes confirmed…

January 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton fugitive arrested in Canal Winchester; woman found dead in basement

A man wanted in Canton was arrested Wednesday at a home in Canal Winchester, where authorities also discovered a deceased woman in the basement, according to officials. Darrell…

January 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police investigating deadly shooting, suspect killed by officers

Officers with the Alliance Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire at an apartment complex at 350 S. Arch Ave. around 7:40 a.m. Thursday. Upon arrival,…

January 16, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County school bus rear-ended while unloading students; minor injuries reported

A school bus carrying 48 students was struck from behind Wednesday afternoon while unloading passengers on Market Avenue in Lake Township, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.…

January 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Former Stark Co. jail officer admits to tampering with records in wake of inmate suicide

A former Stark County Jail corrections officer has admitted to falsifying records, an act uncovered during an investigation into the 2023 suicide of an inmate. Jason W. Rohr, 50,…

January 15, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police investigate hit-and-run linked to shooting that injured teen

Canton police are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving a Ford pickup truck and a sedan that escalated into a shooting on Sunday, Jan. 12. Officers were dispatched to the…

January 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance Council prepares to vote on proposed rental registration ordinance

After a year of discussion, Alliance Councilman Phillip Mastroianni announced that the city’s rental registration proposal is nearing completion and will soon be presented to the…

January 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three escape Stark Co. house fire that caused significant damage to local Home

The Canton Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire early Monday morning at 520 Gobel Ave. SE, where a blaze caused extensive damage to an occupied home.…

January 13, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two arrested following armed robbery at Belden Village Mall

Two suspects are in custody following an aggravated robbery at the Buckle store at 4230 Belden Village Mall Circle NW on Thursday, Jan. 9. Jackson Township Police responded to the…

January 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local teen dies after falling through ice on family pond

A 16-year-old boy has died after falling through the ice on a pond Wednesday morning in the 17000 block of Fulton Road, authorities confirmed. Lamar Good, 16, was found underwater…

January 8, 2025 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Local man charged with 13th OVI after Tuscarawas Co. pursuit ends in crash

A Massillon man with 12 prior OVI convictions, including four felonies, is facing new charges after a pursuit with Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers ended in a crash Monday. Paul…

January 7, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

School closings: January 6, 2025

Carroll County Carrollton Exempted Village Schools - Closed Brown Local Schools - Closed Conotton Valley Schools - Closed Minerva Local Schools - Closed Minerva Area Christian…

January 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Shooting at Stark Co. gas station leaves one in critical condition; suspect arrested

A 37-year-old man is in critical condition after a late-night shooting at a Circle K on Mahoning Road NE Saturday, according to Canton police. Chief John Gabbard said officers…

January 5, 2025 · Jordan Miller