Lawsuits claim Canton police K-9s used as weapons
Police body worn camera video shows a somewhat chaotic scene on May 30, 2024, when officers encounter Kievin Conver outside of his house.
Stark County man indicted for attempted murder of police officer at Walmart
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Plain Township man was indicted by a Stark County Grand Jury after allegedly stealing several items from a Walmart shopping center and trying to shoot a Canton police officer in the head. Shane Newman, 21, was indicted on the charges of attempted murder, felonious...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — More than 4,500 customers across Ohio are without electricity as of Tuesday morning, according to the latest outage data. A total of 4,531 homes and businesses were reported without power statewide. The data tracks 5,361,647 utility customers across Ohio. Cuyahoga County reported the highest number of outages,...
Part of I-77 in Ohio shut down following multi-vehicle crash
OHIO — Police are asking motorists to avoid the area of U.S. Route 62 westbound at Interstate 77 following a multi-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning. Canton Police said that as many as 10 vehicles may have been involved in the collisions. The southbound ramp at the interchange was temporarily closed but had...
Reward Offered for Information on Female Fugitive Wanted in Northern Ohio
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of Lura Brown. The 33-year-old is wanted by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority and the United States Marshals Service for alleged parole violations. She is also wanted by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office for sex...
A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to approach Rhododendron pruning
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many gardeners and homeowners who share my love of rhododendrons and azaleas. One experience that stands out was when a client — who has since become a good friend — in Orrville called me one August to look at her overgrown rhododendrons.
Stark State Receives Grant for CDLs for Military, Veterans
JACKSON TWP. and AKRON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A dozen area residents who have a connection to the military have an opportunity to pick up a commercial driver’s license from Stark State College. The school received an $88,688 grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,...
Barberton’s Magic Egg Hunt: A Whimsical Adventure for Kids Featuring Easter Bunny and Crafts
The City of Barberton is gearing up for an egg-citing event as the Parks & Recreation Department announces its upcoming Magic Egg Hunt. Set to be a whimsical day for the little ones, the event welcomes children 9 years old and younger to a festive egg scramble on March 28. The day is packed with activities, including...
New Athletic League Coming for Area Schools
Magnolia, OH: Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, Claymont City Schools, Fairless Local Schools, Marlington Local Schools, Minerva Local Schools, Sandy Valley Local Schools, Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools, and Tuslaw Local Schools jointly announced today the formation of a new interscholastic athletic league. The...
Kent State student diagnosed with serious bacterial infection
A Division of Student Life email sent Monday evening informed the Kent State community of a Lake Hall student diagnosed with Neisseria meningitidis, a transmissible bacterial infection. The student sought care and received the appropriate medical attention, according to the email. Kent State is working closely with...
