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Officials release name of Stark County man killed in weekend ATV crash

The Stark County Coroner's Office has identified the man who died following an ATV crash Sunday afternoon in Pike Township as David Jones, 66, of East Sparta. According to the…

June 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

One dead, two injured in crash involving semi-truck in Lexington Township

One person was killed and two others were injured Monday afternoon in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck in Lexington Township, according to the Stark County…

June 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County woman, 38, charged with murder after fatal shooting at apartment complex

A Canton woman has been charged with murder after a man died following an early-morning shooting Sunday at a northeast Canton apartment complex, police said. According to the…

June 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Massillon husband and wife killed in weekend motorcycle crash

A Massillon man and woman died after a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Holmes County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 3:33 p.m. June…

June 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Sheriff: ATV rider dies after crash in Stark County

A person was killed Sunday afternoon following an ATV crash in Pike Township, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 3:24 p.m. to the 6100…

June 14, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County 18-year-old charged with murder in Cuyahoga Falls shooting

An 18-year-old Canton man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting Friday afternoon in Cuyahoga Falls, according to police. The shooting was reported around 2:15…

June 13, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Motorcyclist killed in Stark County crash early Friday morning

A 47-year-old man died early Friday morning after a motorcycle crash on Cleveland Avenue Northwest, according to the Canton Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched…

June 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

hot pursuit police traffic chase at night

Stark County

Alliance police sergeant charged following off-duty arrest

An Alliance police sergeant is facing criminal charges after authorities say he was involved in a crash and subsequent foot pursuit in Mahoning County earlier this month. Sgt.…

June 10, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Missing Alliance man still sought; police continue following leads

Authorities continue searching for a 20-year-old Alliance man who has been missing for nearly a week, while investigators pursue reported sightings and other leads across the…

June 9, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

'In God's Hands': Jackson boys sprint to 4x100 state championship

The Jackson boys 4x100-meter relay team saved its best race of the season for the biggest stage. The quartet of Corey Jacobs, Preston Young, Micah Regimbal and Jackson Baker raced…

June 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area tracksters reach podium, advance to finals at OHSAA State Meet after Day 1

The opening day of the OHSAA Track and Field State Championships produced a state championship, several All-Ohio performances and multiple athletes advancing to championship…

June 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fatal house fire in East Sparta under investigation; one person found dead

Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that claimed the life of one person Thursday afternoon in eastern Stark County. Deputies from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office…

June 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Crusaders rally from four runs down to reach Division IV regional championship

Canton Central Catholic showed Tuesday why it has become one of Northeast Ohio's most resilient baseball teams. After falling behind 4-0 in the top of the first inning, the…

June 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Federal investigation leads to arrest of Stark County volunteer assistant fire chief

A Washington Township volunteer assistant fire chief has been suspended following his arrest in a federal investigation involving allegations of child sexual abuse material.…

June 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Best of the Best: Area athletes set for OHSAA Track and Field State Championships

Athletes from 42 local schools and programs will compete this week at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Track and Field Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium…

June 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Armed standoff ends peacefully after hours-long incident in East Canton

A man was taken into custody Saturday night following an hours-long armed standoff in East Canton that prompted evacuations and the activation of the Alliance SWAT Team. Officers…

May 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation in Hartville

A motorcyclist died following a single-vehicle crash Saturday night in Hartville, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 8:58 p.m. May…

May 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

Griffith’s homer, Miller's shutout send Louisville to State Final Four

Seven years after capturing a state championship, the Louisville Leopards are headed back to the OHSAA Division III State Final Four. Behind a dominant pitching performance from…

May 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

6-year-old child dies following Plain Township house fire; investigation underway

Editors note: The Stark County Sheriff’s Office originally said that a 4-year-old died in the fire. They have since issued a correction, stating the child was six years old. A…

May 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Three hospitalized, including two children, after Plain Township house fire

Three people, including two children, were transported to area hospitals after a house fire in Plain Township on Friday, May 29. The fire was reported around 5 p.m. at a residence…

May 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller