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North Canton woman indicted on felony charges for allegedly stealing high school booster funds

A North Canton woman has been indicted on multiple felony charges, accused of embezzling funds from a high school basketball booster club over several years. Billie Jo Boyajian,…

October 21, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fire destroys Stark Co. heating and cooling business; explosions injure two firefighters

A fire broke out Sunday evening at Hey Neighbor Heating & Cooling, causing significant damage to the commercial building located at 1800 Wallace Ave NE. The Canton Fire Department…

October 20, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Man arrested in alleged Canton bank robbery attempt; facing kidnapping charges

A 27-year-old Canton man was arrested Thursday following an alleged robbery attempt at a Chase Bank on the city's northwest side. Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said officers…

October 18, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva appoints Councilman Boldizar as new Mayor following the death of Mayor Tim Tarbet

Councilman Mason Boldizar has been appointed as the new mayor of Minerva, following the unexpected death of Mayor Tim Tarbet last month at the age of 71. Boldizar, a lifelong…

October 16, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: Man arrested in Stark County after trying to lure 4-year-old into his car

A 41-year-old Indiana man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly attempting to lure a 4-year-old boy into his vehicle in Jackson Township. Police responded to a report of a…

October 16, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect uses stolen forklift to steal North Canton ATM

The North Canton Police Department is investigating a theft involving the use of a stolen forklift to steal an ATM early Tuesday morning. At 4:03 a.m., police received a report…

October 15, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Believe it or not, Canton has some of Ohio’s best drivers, study finds

Canton drivers, you can pat yourselves on the back — but maybe keep one hand on the wheel while doing so. A recent study by LendingTree revealed that Canton ranks among the top…

October 10, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Judge grants local man convicted of sex crimes early release from prison

Former Sandy Valley School District teacher Jason Neading has been granted early release from prison following his third judicial release hearing. Stark County Judge Chryssa…

October 9, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dies after possible electrocution while working

A 29-year-old man died Tuesday evening after possibly being electrocuted while working, authorities said. Trent Hooper, of Navarre, a Massillon Cable TV worker, was installing…

October 9, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local family fights parole of man who killed ex-girlfriend in front of her daughter at a Stark Co. gas station in 1980

In a case that has haunted a family for more than four decades, Lincoln Mabry Jr., who was convicted of murdering his estranged girlfriend, Rebecca "Becky" Kerr, in front of her…

October 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Former Sandy Valley teacher faces third judicial release hearing amid community petition

Jason Neading, a former teacher from the Sandy Valley School District, is set to appear for his third judicial release hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as he seeks early release from…

October 8, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Retrial underway in murder case of missing girl last seen in Alliance

Jury selection has resumed in the retrial of Robert Moore, who is accused of killing Glenna Jean White in 2009, after repeated delays in the case. White, a teenager at the time of…

October 7, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance boy, 11, charged with making false alarms after alleged attempted kidnapping incident

An 11-year-old boy has been charged with Making False Alarms (M-1) by the Stark County Juvenile Court following an investigation into a reported attempted kidnapping in Alliance.…

October 7, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man dead after elderly woman drives through restaurant, kills man inside

An 81-year-old woman accidentally drove her car into a local business on Friday, killing a man inside. Jackson Township Police responded to the incident at Angello’s 2 Go, located…

October 5, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva School Board appoints Don Spinell to fill vacant seat

The Minerva Local Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting on October 3 to appoint Donald Spinell to fill a vacant seat left by the late Bob Foltz. "When…

October 4, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Ohio voter registration deadline is Oct. 7, early voting begins soon

Ohioans planning to vote in the Nov. 5 general election must register by Monday, Oct. 7, with voter registration offices staying open until 9 p.m. that day. Afterward, registered…

October 2, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Grand jury declines to indict suspect in alleged attempted kidnapping in Alliance

A Stark County Grand Jury has decided not to indict a man accused of attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old boy in Alliance last month, the Alliance Police Department said in a press…

October 1, 2024 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three people seriously injured in Stark Co. after hit-skip crash involving horse buggy

Three people were seriously injured in a hit-skip crash involving a horse and buggy Saturday night, according to Beach City Police Chief Curt Gipe. The crash occurred in Brewster,…

September 30, 2024 · Jordan Miller

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Canton police officer who shot and killed a Minerva man in 2023 will not face charges

A Stark County grand jury has declined to indict a Canton police officer who shot and killed a Minerva man during a confrontation last December. The grand jury’s decision,…

September 27, 2024 · Jordan Miller

News

Canton police officer fired for kicking suspect in the chest during arrest

A Canton police officer has been terminated after an internal investigation found he used excessive force during an arrest last month, city officials announced Monday. Detective…

September 24, 2024 · Jordan Miller