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An 80-year-old North Canton man is accused of buying guns from a Stark County sporting goods store and selling them in Greece. George Manuselis was arrested in New York on Jan. 8 while on his way to Greece. Last month, a federal grand jury indicted him on seven federal charges, all related to smuggling or lying to...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis semi truck driver is recovering after reportedly being shot by police on February 28 near Akron, Ohio. WREG spoke with the father of Jeffrey Latson Jr., 34, who said his son, who was unarmed when he was shot, is recovering after being shot four times, once in the head.

Kent police say Ravenna Township man died when his vehicle struck a light pole at State Route 261 and Mogadore Road late March 10. Officers and the Kent Fire Department responded after the westbound vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck a light pole and traffic signal box about 11:52 p.m., according...

Tracy A. James pleaded guilty to one count of telecommunications fraud

After reading the Repository’s March 8 article regarding a drug and alcohol rehab facility being approved to operate in the neighborhood where I have paid property taxes for the past 65 years, it reminded me that while I love Canton and my neighborhood, my time of fighting to keep this a respectable community is not...

While the Akron School Board continues to determine how it will erase $11 million from its budget next year, the latest proposal would, at the very least, provide teachers whose jobs are being cut the opportunity to transfer to other open positions in the district.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...

OHIO — A 36-year-old East Canton man died Tuesday night after his SUV crashed into a utility pole and overturned in Stark County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 10 p.m. on March 10 on Berger Street NE, just north of Orchardview Drive SE in Osnaburg Township....

A 34-year-old Ohio man pleaded not guilty after he was accused of hitting a police officer with a hammer.

CANTON, Ohio — A Texas man wanted on a murder charge was arrested Tuesday in Canton by members the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, officials announced. According to a release from the U.S. Marshals Service, the NOVFTF arrested Tion Green, 20, late Tuesday morning at a...