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CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The three out-of-town men accused of killing a Canton man in his home nearly three years ago have been found guilty. 20-year-olds Tracian Jones and Jerry Dotson III as well as 18-year-old Paul Johnson were convicted of murder and other charges on Thursday.

A youth incarcerated at a troubled state-run juvenile prison suffered a serious injury Monday in a fight. The Ohio Department of Youth Services, which operates the state's three youth prisons and patrol system, said in a written statement the boy is hospitalized and state officials are in close contact with his...

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A New Philadelphia man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he robbed two Dollar General stores while two children sat in a car parked outside. Dyllan Riter, 28, is charged with aggravated robbery, child endangering, failure to comply and theft. The Stark County Sheriff’s...

A Summit County sheriff's deputy is under investigation after he reportedly posted a photo on Facebook that seemingly made light of the fatal Jan. 7 federal immigration agent shooting of Renee Good. A screenshot of the post, which the Beacon Journal could not independently verify, circulated on social media starting...

In an ongoing effort to revitalize downtown Ravenna as an attractive destination, the Horseshoe Diner is partnering with the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce to hold a Murder Mystery Dinner in the first floor of the Buckeye Mall, which also houses the Horseshoe Diner, at 250 West Main Street on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.

Tribute video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlK0tJHsRPk (This article was updated because an earlier one contained an inaccuracy.) JACKSON TWP. − A priest who served two local parishes and was a stalwart supporter of the St. Raphael Center has died. The Rev. Nicholas Mancini , 79, served as a teacher and the...

A family in CANTON, Ohio is at the center of a devastating tragedy after police say a 15-year-old boy fatally shot his 12-year-old brother, then later surrendered to authorities. Investigators describe the killing as "absolutely heartbreaking," and the case is already raising fresh questions about how a teenager...

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Once a shining star among area nursing homes, the House of Loreto is under Stark County court order to accept no more new residents and move the 29 who are there. Ohio Attorney General David Yost sought the temporary restraining order which...

AKRON, Ohio — The Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts auditorium, which has struggled with an outdated sound system, is getting a new one thanks to a fundraiser led by school parents. What You Need To Know. The efforts of two parents led to a fundraiser...

A Catholic Parish in Akron that dates back more than 100 years marked its final mass at Immaculate Conception Church this past Sunday.