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14-year-old suspect arrested in Akron shooting that wounded two teens

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two teenagers wounded in Akron last week, police said. According to an update released by Akron police,…

April 30, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Stark County man pleads guilty in deadly Halloween party shooting

A Canton man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Springfield Township in Summit County. Terrance Williams, 25, entered guilty pleas…

April 28, 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

State News

Man killed in local motorcycle crash Tuesday evening

A 26-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening in a motorcycle crash involving an SUV in the City of Green, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded…

April 8, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Mother, 12-year-old son killed in Akron shooting; suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody following a shooting that left a woman and her 12-year-old son dead Saturday night in Akron, police said. Officers were called around 8:10 p.m. to the area…

March 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Fugitive arrested after hiding behind fake wall during Akron standoff and house fire

Members of the U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a 35-year-old man early Wednesday following a lengthy standoff and house fire in Akron. Tristan…

February 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

State News

Husband, 39, wife, 60, found dead in Northeast Ohio home

Police are investigating a domestic-related homicide after a married couple was found shot to death Tuesday afternoon on Akron’s northwest side. Officers with the Akron Police…

January 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Elderly couple and dog killed in weekend house fire in Green

An elderly couple died Saturday evening after being rescued from a house fire in Green, according to the Green Fire Department. Firefighters were called to a residential structure…

January 4, 2026 · Jordan Miller

News

A Year That Mattered: News That Shaped 2025 | JMN

In 2025, Jordan Miller News documented a year marked by tragedy, accountability, resilience and community pride across Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas and surrounding counties. Over…

December 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

23-year-old charged with felonious assault in Jackson Township strip club shooting; suspect identified

A 23-year-old Akron man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Jackson Township strip club earlier this week, police said Tuesday. Jackson Township Police confirmed…

December 9, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Officials to release new details Friday morning in deadly Bath Township Airbnb shooting

Authorities will hold a press conference Friday to provide new information on a deadly shooting at an Airbnb rental home earlier this month that left an 18-year-old man dead and…

November 20, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

15-year-old boy charged with murder after deadly shooting of 14-year-old girl in Ohio

A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, and a 15-year-old boy is now facing criminal charges, authorities said. Twinsburg police responded shortly before 1 p.m.…

November 17, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

U.S. Marshals arrest Akron firearms-theft suspect in New Philadelphia

An 18-year-old Summit County man wanted in connection with the theft of firearms was taken into custody late Friday morning in New Philadelphia, according to the U.S. Marshals…

November 14, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Akron police officer shoots armed, intoxicated man during fight call

An Akron police officer shot an armed, intoxicated man Tuesday night after responding to a reported fight in the 2700 block of Albrecht Avenue, according to the Akron Police…

November 12, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

SNAP recipients in Ohio to receive partial benefits this week

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced Monday that it will begin distributing partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this week…

November 10, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Teen dies after Bath Township Airbnb shooting that injured multiple juveniles, young adults

An 18-year-old man has died following a weekend shooting at an Airbnb rental home in Bath Township that also left several juveniles and young adults injured, according to the…

November 6, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

President Trump defies court rulings, vows to withhold SNAP benefits during shutdown

President Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that federal nutrition assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be distributed only after Democrats agree…

November 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

MAPS Air Museum fire destroys Vietnam-era medical tent; cause under investigation

A late-night fire at the MAPS Air Museum destroyed a Vietnam-era medical tent and caused minimal damage to an adjacent hangar, according to the Green Fire Department. The blaze…

November 4, 2025 · Jordan Miller

State News

Nine juveniles shot at Airbnb party in Summit County, police say

Nine juveniles were shot early Sunday morning at an Airbnb rental property in Bath Township after a large group gathered for a party that had been promoted on social media,…

November 2, 2025 · Jordan Miller

News

SNAP benefits to continue after judges order Trump administration to use emergency fund

Two federal courts have ordered the Trump administration to continue paying out food benefits during the government shutdown, directing officials to draw from backup funding…

October 31, 2025 · Jordan Miller