1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (136+ words) Fourth of July fireworks set across Stark, Tuscarawas and Carroll counties. Full list: Jordan Miller News Communities across Stark, Tuscarawas and Carroll counties are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, festivals and family-friendly activities over the next several days…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (319+ words) 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 remains pending. The North Canton Police Department released an update Thursday…...

22+ hour, 20+ min ago  (123+ words) 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 newest members of the Minerva Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted during a ceremony…...

16+ hour, 33+ min ago  (191+ words) A 14-year-old girl who was killed in a utility task vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County has been identified. The Tuscarawas County Coroner's Office on Wednesday identified the victim as Kya Barger, 14, of Gnadenhutten. The fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately…...

21+ hour, 57+ min ago  (557+ words) Four members of the same family have been charged after authorities say 16 children were found living in what investigators described as some of the worst conditions they have ever encountered inside a Vinton County home. Gary Siders Sr. , Gary Siders…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (136+ words) Three people were killed in an early Wednesday morning fire at a hotel in Wayne County, authorities said. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office were dispatched around 1: 30 a. m. to the Econo Lodge on East Lincoln Way after receiving reports of…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (139+ words) A 15-year-old boy died after a shooting Tuesday evening in Akron that also left a dog wounded, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office. Authorities said the incident unfolded around 7: 20 p. m. in the 1200 block of Packard Drive. Investigators said a…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (186+ words) 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 Monday evening. Police said officers responded Monday, June 29, to a report involving four missing…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (156+ words) 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 values are forecast across the region. The cooling centers will be available Monday, June 29, through…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (290+ words) A routine traffic stop for speeding in Tuscarawas County escalated into a vehicle pursuit Monday evening before the suspect crashed, fled on foot and later surrendered to police, authorities said. According to Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Detective Capt. Adam Fisher, the…...