School News

Two local school districts condemn racist social media posts ahead of rivalry football game

Officials from Triway Local Schools and Orrville City Schools are condemning racist and inappropriate social media posts circulating ahead of Friday night’s rivalry football game…

Stark County

Police determine no threat to students following lockdown at Timken Elementary

Timken Elementary School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after two separate reports indicated a possible weapon could be brought onto school grounds, according to Canton…

October 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Dover High School mourns second student suicide of school year; counselors available to support students

CONTENT NOTE: This article discusses suicide and the deaths of two high school students. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988…

October 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

OHSAA rules Massillon's Feister brothers ineligible; court fight heads to hearing

Attorneys representing six Massillon Washington student-athletes are asking a Stark County judge to continue protecting the players from Ohio High School Athletic Association…

October 5, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame to induct six new members Sept. 26

The Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome six new members later this month, recognizing former athletes, coaches and contributors whose accomplishments and dedication have…

September 16, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Louisville Elementary School closed Wednesday after cooling system failure

Louisville Elementary School is closed Wednesday after an issue with the system that cools the building, according to Louisville City Schools. District officials said the…

September 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Northwest High School band director resigns amid police misconduct investigation

The Northwest High School marching band director has resigned as police continue to investigate allegations of misconduct involving a student, according to reporting from The…

August 31, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Gas line puncture prompts evacuation of Northwest High School

Northwest High School students were evacuated Thursday morning after a gas line was punctured during construction work at the school. Northwest Local Schools Superintendent Shawn…

August 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Suspect arrested after threat involving Knox School; building closed Wednesday

One person has been arrested after authorities investigated a possible threat involving Knox School in the West Branch Local School District, according to Superintendent Matthew…

August 26, 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

Sports

Stark County woman indicted on theft charges involving North Canton booster clubs

A Stark County grand jury has indicted a woman on multiple felony charges alleging she stole more than $73,000 from two local booster organizations over a span of more than two…

July 13, 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

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

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

Stark County

Louisville parents sue school district after 3-year-old child with autism left on van for hours

Two Louisville City School parents have filed a lawsuit against Louisville City Schools and several district employees, alleging their nonverbal autistic preschool son, Oliver,…

May 28, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Seven IVC North schools to leave Inter-Valley Conference, plan new athletic league for 2028

Seven school districts in the Inter-Valley Conference’s North Division have announced plans to leave the league and form a new athletic conference beginning with the 2028-29…

May 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bomb threat prompts lockdown at a Stark County elementary school Monday morning

An anonymous bomb threat prompted a modified lockdown Monday morning at Belle Stone Elementary School in the Canton City School District, according to a message sent to parents.…

May 11, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Anonymous bomb threat leads to evacuation at Alliance Schools

Students at multiple Alliance City Schools buildings were temporarily evacuated Thursday after an anonymous robo-call threatened that there were “20 pipe bombs” outside Alliance…

May 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Police: Local 14-year-old arrested after hiding gun near school

A 14-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday after Akron police said he was found with a stolen handgun following a brief foot chase. Detectives with the Akron Police Department’s…

April 22, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

From traffic stops to constitutional questions: Ohio Supreme Court hears cases at Carrollton HS

The Supreme Court of Ohio brought its courtroom to Carrollton High School on Wednesday, giving hundreds of local students a firsthand look at the state’s highest court in action.…

April 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller