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Pickup truck crashes into creek off I-77; man in critical condition

A man is in critical condition after a pickup truck left Interstate 77 and became fully submerged in the West Branch of Nimishillen Creek on Monday evening, according to the…

August 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

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Canton police to strictly enforce juvenile curfew during Hall of Fame festivities

The Canton Police Department is reminding residents and visitors that the city’s juvenile curfew ordinances will be strictly enforced throughout Pro Football Hall of Fame…

August 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing Stark County teen without medication; police say condition could become life-threatening

Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating Cameron Kiser, a 17-year-old who has been missing since Thursday, July 31, after the vehicle he was driving was found…

August 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police: East Canton man arrested after allegedly firing gun during dispute over firecrackers

An East Canton man is facing an aggravated menacing charge after police say he allegedly brandished a firearm and fired a single round into the ground during a neighborhood…

July 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Beyond the blast: Families, firefighters and a Canton neighborhood forever changed

The explosion that ripped through a northeast Canton neighborhood before dawn Thursday lasted only seconds. Its effects will last much longer. In an instant, a home was reduced to…

July 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two men seriously injured after Canton house explosion; nearby homes evacuated over structural concerns

Two men suffered serious burn injuries after a powerful house explosion rocked a northeast Canton neighborhood early Thursday morning, damaging nearby homes and prompting…

July 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

One seriously injured, another missing after Canton house explosion

One person was seriously injured and another is believed to be missing after a house explosion early Thursday morning in northeast Canton. The explosion was reported at…

July 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant moved to unpaid leave following felony child endangerment charge

The Alliance Police Department has changed Sgt. Ethan Griffith’s employment status from paid administrative leave to unpaid administrative leave following his arrest this week on…

July 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man indicted in death of his 91-year-old bedridden mother

A Jackson Township man has been indicted by a Stark County grand jury in connection with the death of his bedridden mother, who investigators allege died from hypothermia and…

July 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Endangered missing Canton man last seen walking toward Jackson Township Market

Canton police are asking for the public’s help in locating an endangered missing 80-year-old man who has not been seen since Saturday afternoon. According to the Canton Police…

July 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant, already on administrative leave, arrested on felony child endangerment charge

An Alliance police sergeant who remains on administrative leave following an off-duty OVI-related arrest earlier this summer has now been arrested on a felony child endangerment…

July 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

‘It’s not just food’: Jackson Township first responders rally community to help neighbors in need

Christmas came five months early Monday, but instead of presents under a tree, the gifts were canned vegetables, cereal, peanut butter and other pantry staples destined for…

July 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

30-year-old employee dies at Massillon manufacturing facility after apparent suicide

Editor’s Note: This story discusses suicide. Reader discretion is advised. Jordan Miller News typically does not report on suicides. However, because this incident occurred at a…

July 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Balloon Classic weekend includes launches, Balloon Glow and VIP events

After colorful hot air balloons took to the skies Friday morning, organizers say the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic presented by Aultman is just…

July 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Babysitter charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of East Canton infant

The babysitter at the center of the investigation into the death of an 8-month-old East Canton boy has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. Melanie M. DiMarzio…

July 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three injured after two-vehicle crash sparks vehicle fire near Brewster

Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash that caused one vehicle to catch fire early Monday morning near Brewster, according to the Ohio State Highway…

July 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

16-year-old Canton murder suspect captured in Cleveland after barricading himself in basement, U.S. Marshals say

A 16-year-old Canton murder suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man earlier this month was arrested Monday in Cleveland after barricading himself inside a home,…

July 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton Local Schools to provide free breakfast, lunch to all students for 2026-27 school year

Every student enrolled in Canton Local Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year under a new federal meal program, the district announced. The…

July 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance woman identified in fatal Canton crash at U.S. 62 and Harmont Avenue

Canton police have identified the woman killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and Harmont Avenue NE. According to a news release…

July 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell remains jailed in Stark County following child support warrant arrest

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell remained in the Stark County Jail on Monday after being arrested Sunday on a child support warrant following an autograph…

July 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller