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State News
Four missing Akron juveniles found safe; police say no abduction occurred
Four juveniles reported missing in Akron have been found safe, and investigators say they were not kidnapped or abducted, despite speculation that circulated on social media…
· 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…
· 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,…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says state should end the death penalty
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that he now believes the state should eliminate the death penalty, marking a significant shift from a position he once championed as a…
· 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…
· 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…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Juveniles arrested after shots fired near local school,police say
Two juveniles were arrested and firearms were recovered following a shots-fired incident near Lane Field that left a teenage girl injured, according to police. Officers responded…
· Jordan Miller

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.…
· 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…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Three hospitalized with critical injuries following early morning crash in Columbiana Co.
Three people suffered critical injuries in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers responded shortly after 1…
· 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.…
· 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…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Akron Police investigating fatal morning shooting on Kenmore Boulevard
Akron police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in the 800 block of Kenmore Boulevard. Police said officers responded around 10:01 a.m. May 27…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Local woman among 8 indicted in Ohio Medicaid fraud, theft crackdown
Eight people have been indicted in Ohio in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud and theft schemes that prosecutors say cost the government health-care program and vulnerable…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Salem Super Cruise to go without DORA as city shifts decision to event organizers
Salem event organizers will now decide whether the city’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will be part of their events after City Council approved changes to the event…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Woman killed in Columbiana County crash involving semi-truck
A 58-year-old Campbell woman died after a collision involving a semi-truck Monday morning in Mahoning County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Yolanda Medina Matos was…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Man killed, woman wounded in Akron shooting
A 40-year-old man was killed and a 36-year-old woman was injured in a shooting Thursday night in Akron, police said. Officers responded around 7:19 p.m. to the intersection of…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Two dead after plane crashes into Akron home
Two people were killed Thursday after a plane crashed into a house in Akron, according to the Akron Police Department. The crash happened around 3:45 p.m. near Canterbury Circle,…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Man accused of stabbing Wayne County sheriff, deputy captured after manhunt
A man accused of stabbing Wayne County Sheriff Tom Ballinger and a sheriff’s sergeant Tuesday morning was taken into custody after a nearly three-hour manhunt that ended with…
· Jordan Miller

State News
Wayne County sheriff, deputy stabbed while responding to suspicious person call; suspect at large
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after Sheriff Thomas Ballinger and a deputy were stabbed while responding to a suspicious person complaint Tuesday morning in…
· Jordan Miller
