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Woman blown from Canton home during fire; three suffer burn injuries

Three people suffered burn injuries Tuesday night after a fire broke out at a Canton home, according to the Canton Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched at about 8:23 p.m.…

September 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Minerva man indicted after about 1,500 child sexual abuse images found

A Minerva man has been arrested and indicted on nine felony charges after investigators discovered approximately 1,500 images depicting child sexual abuse, including many that…

September 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

77-year-old man suffers life-threatening burns in Alliance house fire

A 77-year-old man suffered life-threatening burns after a fire broke out inside a two-story Alliance home Monday morning, according to the Alliance Fire Department. Firefighters…

September 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Weekend brings HBCU history, culture to Canton

Football legends, marching bands, music and HBCU culture are taking center stage in Canton this weekend as the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Weekend continues…

September 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

11-year-old injured after being struck by vehicle while riding electric scooter in Canton

An 11-year-old boy was injured after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter Thursday afternoon in Canton, according to police. The crash happened at the…

September 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance man charged in fatal February hit-and-run crash

An Alliance man has been indicted and arrested more than six months after a hit-and-run crash that killed a 63-year-old man in February. Jeremiah Matthew Schindewolf, 39, was…

September 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County youth minister faces multiple charges involving juvenile victims

A 41-year-old Canton man who served as a youth minister at a Plain Township religious congregation is facing multiple criminal charges accusing him of grooming and unwanted sexual…

September 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

21-year-old woman killed in Canton shooting; 18-year-old arrested

An 18-year-old man is facing charges after a 21-year-old woman was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Canton, according to police. Canton police identified the victim as…

September 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville Elementary School closed Wednesday after cooling system failure

Louisville Elementary School is closed Wednesday after an issue with the system that cools the building, according to Louisville City Schools. District officials said the…

September 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Northwest High School band director resigns amid police misconduct investigation

The Northwest High School marching band director has resigned as police continue to investigate allegations of misconduct involving a student, according to reporting from The…

August 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Gas line puncture prompts evacuation of Northwest High School

Northwest High School students were evacuated Thursday morning after a gas line was punctured during construction work at the school. Northwest Local Schools Superintendent Shawn…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man, 28, killed in Medina County motorcycle crash

A Stark County man died Wednesday after his motorcycle collided with a minivan in Medina County, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office. Nathaniel Avins, 28, of Canal…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect arrested after threat involving Knox School; building closed Wednesday

One person has been arrested after authorities investigated a possible threat involving Knox School in the West Branch Local School District, according to Superintendent Matthew…

August 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

76-year-old man found dead inside foreclosed Stark County home

The new owners of a foreclosed Massillon home discovered a 76-year-old man dead inside the property when they entered the house last week, according to police. Massillon police…

August 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

U.S. Marshals name 19-year-old wanted in Stark County shooting as Fugitive of the Week

A 19-year-old man accused of firing a gun into an occupied vehicle during a July incident in Stark County has been named the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force's Fugitive…

August 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

‘This is a house full of grief’: Family opens up after tragic death of Minerva mom

Five minutes. That is how quickly an ordinary Saturday afternoon turned into an unimaginable tragedy for the family of Bridget Reagan. At 5:18 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Reagan sent…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton police seek woman accused in shooting that injured two women

Canton police are searching for a 25-year-old woman accused in a shooting that left two women wounded Tuesday night. Police said officers were called to the 900 block of Sixth…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

22-year-old seriously injured after gunfire strikes Canton home

A 22-year-old man was seriously injured after someone opened fire on a home on Maple Avenue NE early Thursday morning, according to Canton police reports obtained by Jordan Miller…

August 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

East Canton police chief defends traffic cameras amid criticism, misinformation

East Canton Police Chief Chris Hartlaub is defending the village’s use of traffic enforcement cameras, saying the devices were installed in response to persistent speeding…

August 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant resigns amid felony child endangerment case, following OVI conviction

Alliance Police Sgt. Ethan Griffith has resigned from the department amid a pending felony child endangerment case and after being convicted in connection with a separate off-duty…

August 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller