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19-year-old Stark County man killed in motorcycle crash; victim identified
A 19-year-old man from Beach City in Stark County has lost his life in a two-vehicle crash in Holmes County, according to Holmes County Sheriff Tim Zimmerly. The fatal incident occurred around 5:18 p.m. Wednesday on State Route 515 at the intersection of County Road 168 in Walnut Creek Township.
Investigators identify man found dead in burning Canton house
CANTON ‒ The Stark County Coroner's Office has identified the body of a man found dead in a burning house Wednesday as Frank Campbell, 66, of 200 Lincoln Ave. NW, the location where the fire occurred. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause and manner of death. A...
What the personnel files show of the 2 Canton officers involved in fatal encounter with Frank Tyson
CANTON, Ohio — The Canton Police Department on Thursday released the personnel files of the two officers involved in the fatal encounter with Frank Tyson, showing their training, the results of the background investigations during the hiring process, and what little we know about their short careers on the force.
'We seek justice and accountability': NAACP calls for federal investigation into death of Frank Tyson in Canton police custody
CANTON, Ohio — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the death of Frank Tyson, the 53-year-old East Canton man who died last month while in the custody of the Canton Police Department. In a letter...
Massillon's 2024 Summer Concert Series lineup is now set. Here's who is coming to play
Note: This story was changed to fix an error. See correction at bottom. MASSILLON – China Grove — of Doobie Brothers' legend — is once again set to take center stage downtown and will kick off the city's 2024 Summer Concert Series. ...
Canton man wins $150,000 with scratch-off lottery ticket bought in Massillon
A Canton man has won $150,000 with a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in Massillon, the Ohio Lottery said Tuesday. The man, who was not identified by name in an Ohio Lottery news release, purchased a Lady Luck 25X ticket at the Wales Road One Stop at 704 Wales Road NW in Massillon. He will receive $108,000 after state and federal tax.
Going to voters: New Philadelphia Schools to put bond issue on ballot for new buildings
New Philadelphia City Schools will be putting a 5.9-mill bond issue on the ballot to build new schools. Officials say the infrastructure in the current buildings is crumbling. Plans call for construction of an elementary school on the south side of New Philadelphia and a new middle/high school in a yet-to-be-determined location.
Watch live: News conference on the death of Frank Tyson in Canton
The Stark County NAACP, Greater Stark County Urban League, and the family and legal team for Frank Tyson are holding a news conference today in Canton to discuss the death of Tyson, who died April 18 while being arrested by Canton police officers. Watch the video live above or by...
'You are never allowed to say, 'Shut the 'F' up.'' Frank Tyson legal team demands justice
CANTON ‒ Civil rights attorney Ben Crump led a group in chanting "Justice for Frank Tyson" when he appeared at a local church to discuss the death of Frank E. Tyson, who died April 18 after he was arrested by Canton police officers. ...
National use of force and police procedure expert weighs in on how officers handled Frank Tyson
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 Investigates spoke with Tim Dimoff, National Use of Force and Police Procedure Expert about how Canton Police officers handled the arrest of Frank Tyson. One of the most controversial parts of the police body camera video shows an officer placing his knee on Tyson’s back,...
11 unlucky ducklings rescued out of New Philadelphia storm drain
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (WOIO) - New Philadelphia police officers saved the day for 11 not-so-lucky duckies who fell down a storm drain. The rescue mission happened on April 29 next to the Graff Road Applebee’s parking lot, according to NPPD. Officers pulled up to find the worried mother duck...
Akron woman gets life sentence for Canton man's murder in 2023
CANTON ‒ A 28-year-old woman could spend the rest of her life in prison for killing a man who lived in the city's southwest section. On Wednesday, Stark County Common Pleas Judge Natalie R. Haupt gave Chabrijuana J. Glenn a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 23 years for fatally shooting...
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley overwhelms Uhrichsville Claymont
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley dominated from start to finish in an imposing 14-7 win over Uhrichsville Claymont on May 2 in Ohio softball. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. Don’t miss...
Zoar Association buys Bimeler Cabin, believed to be village's oldest building
The Zoar Community Association has purchased the historic Bimeler Cabin, which has long been in private hands. The association has launched a fundraising campaign to raise the more than $100,000 needed to restore the cabin. ZOAR ‒ The Zoar Community Association has acquired the 1817 Bimeler Cabin, believed to be...
The Racing Report: Wayne County Speedway
The Racing Report is a five-part photo essay shot at short tracks in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania that will run in Farm and Dairy through the summer. Each month we will bring you a different theme to ponder from a different track. For the first installment, photojournalist Matthew Chasney...
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