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Police identify two found dead at North Canton park; carbon monoxide ruled the cause

Authorities say carbon monoxide poisoning caused the death of one of two people found inside a vehicle at Eastwoods Park last week, while the investigation into the second death…

July 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Six selected for Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Minerva High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced its 2026 class, recognizing six individuals for their contributions to the school's athletic tradition. The…

July 1, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton opens cooling centers, offers free transportation during heat wave

he City of Canton is partnering with community organizations to provide cooling centers and free transportation for residents as dangerously high temperatures and heat index…

June 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark Co. man faces attempted murder charge after alleged beating leaves victim, 63, critically injured

A 20-year-old Canton man accused of severely beating a 63-year-old man and stomping on his head has been bound over to the Stark County Court of Common Pleas to face felony…

June 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two found dead in vehicle at North Canton park; carbon monoxide levels believed to be factor

Two people were found dead inside a vehicle at an Eastwoods Park parking lot Sunday morning, and preliminary findings indicate carbon monoxide inside the vehicle exceeded safe…

June 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Alliance police warn of serial prowler targeting elderly women; fear pattern may escalate

The Alliance Police Department is warning residents about a serial prowler who has repeatedly targeted elderly women in the city, saying investigators are concerned the suspect's…

June 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Body found inside submerged vehicle during search for missing Alliance man at Deer Creek Reservoir

A body was discovered inside a submerged vehicle Saturday during the search for missing 20-year-old Nathaniel “Nate” Hang at Deer Creek Reservoir near Alliance. The discovery was…

June 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

70-year-old Perry Township woman reported missing, Stark Co. sheriff’s office seeks public’s help

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 70-year-old woman who was reported missing Wednesday. Sara Jo Tetreault was last seen around 5 a.m.…

June 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

OHSAA officially sanctions girls flag football as varsity sport beginning in 2026-27

Girls flag football will officially become a sanctioned high school sport in Ohio beginning with the 2026-27 school year after the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of…

June 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Two injured in motorcycle crash on U.S. 30 in Canton

A Waynesburg woman suffered serious injuries and a motorcycle operator was injured Tuesday evening after a single-vehicle crash in a construction zone on U.S. Route 30 westbound,…

June 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man, 55, killed in lawn mower rollover accident

A 55-year-old man died Saturday evening following a lawn mower rollover accident in southwestern Stark County, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office…

June 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

5-year-old child dies after backyard incident at a Stark County home

A 5-year-old child died Sunday after an incident involving a compact earth-moving machine at a Plain Township residence, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…

June 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Mother of juvenile charged with tampering with evidence in fatal Alliance shooting

The mother of a 14-year-old boy accused in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Alliance girl has been charged with tampering with evidence, according to court records. Erin…

June 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

'Kids are curious': Canton mother urges gun safety after son's accidental shooting death

When Crenatica Zollicoffer talks about her son, she doesn't start with the day he died. She starts with SpongeBob. She remembers a little boy who loved Baby Shark, playing outside…

June 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

15-year-old girl killed in Alliance shooting; 14-year-old boy arrested and charged

A 15-year-old girl died late Friday afternoon after being shot in the head in Alliance, and a 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with her death, according to police.…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

A year after Ryan Godbey's disappearance, a mother's search remains unfinished

One year after Ryan "JJ" Godbey disappeared, their mother still wakes up each day hoping for the same thing. Not a court hearing. Not another arrest. Not even another headline.…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Canton's Centennial Plaza lands Parmalee after Niko Moon success

After the success of its first ticketed concert featuring Niko Moon in September 2025, Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton is continuing to expand its entertainment offerings this…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Victim identified in fatal Lexington Township (Stark County) crash

Authorities have identified the woman killed in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck Monday afternoon in Lexington Township. The Stark County Coroner’s Office…

June 19, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man, nonprofit indicted in alleged theft of charitable donations

A Stark County man and the nonprofit organization he founded have been indicted on allegations they stole approximately $375,000 in charitable donations over a three-year period,…

June 18, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Police investigating shooting that injured two men in Stark County

Two men were injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Canton Township, according to a Canton Police Department investigative report. Officers were dispatched around 9:33 p.m. June…

June 17, 2026 · Jordan Miller