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Canton man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for shooting mother's fiancé
CANTON ‒ A man who fatally shot his mother's fiancé after the couple argued inside their northeast Canton home was found guilty Friday of involuntary manslaughter. A Stark County Common Pleas Court jury also declared Savier D. Smiley, 19, guilty of aggravated assault and having weapons under disability in connection with the Oct. 20...
'You can only go where the wind blows you.' 2024 Balloon Classic takes flight
JACKSON TWP. − Hot air balloons dotted the skies of Stark County as the annual Balloon Classic lifted off Friday morning. The event, located at the Kent State University at Stark campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, will continue through the weekend as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. The media...
Canton City Public Health warns of an increase in positive West Nile Virus mosquitos
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton City Public Health (CCPH) is warning residents of an increase in positive West Nile Virus (WNV) test results, in a Facebook post. According to CCPH, the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory notified them that two mosquito samples from its mosquito surveillance program tested positive for WNV.
Canton Township seeks limited home rule. Here's what could change
CANTON TWP. – Limited home rule will be on the ballot in Canton Township. The issue will come before voters in November. If granted, Canton Township trustees will have more local governance power. ...
10 things to do: 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' country rock fest, vinyl record swap
1. 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' at the Cultural Center New Direction Performing Arts Academy will present the musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at the Cultural Center for the Arts this weekend. ...
Local women’s football team will play for a championship in Canton
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A local women’s football team is almost at the top of the mountain, but their jobs aren’t done yet. The team will play in the championship game in Canton, Ohio. FOX19 NOW Photojournalist Jason Maxwell takes you along on their journey to this big moment.
Canton Residents Taking to City’s Flexible ‘Alerts and Notifications’ System
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Lots of Canton residents and those with relatives living in the city are signing up with the new Alerts and Notifications system. You can click “all the boxes” and get information on everything, but certainly residents will want to be connected to emergency alerts and such.
As Steve ‘Mongo' McMichael's Hall of Fame induction nears, his wife discusses flood of emotions
For 15 seasons in the NFL, from his position on the interior of the defensive line, Steve McMichael made life miserable for opposing offenses. Twice, his play earned him a spot on the NFL’s All-Pro First Team. He was also chosen to play in two Pro Bowls. He racked-up 95 sacks, including 92.5 with the Bears, and he helped Chicago’s venerable 1985 team capture the Super Bowl.
Akron police chase suspects after 4 dollar stores are robbed by shoplifters
Akron police are currently on the lookout for a group of women who were involved in shoplifting from four different dollar stores situated in Summit and Stark Counties earlier this month. The Akron police have reported that on July 14, the initial target of the suspects was the Family Dollar...
Eastern Stark land transfers: Lexington Twp. home sells for $260,000
A 2,514-square-foot home in Lexington Township has sold for $260,000, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The home on Briarcliff Avenue NE, which has four bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms, is in Marlington Local School District. It was built in 1978. ...
High Bond for Alliance Woman Accused of Ramming APD Cruisers
ALLIANCE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A 31-year-old Alliance woman is jailed on $100,000 bond. She faces felonious assault and other charges for driving into two city police cruisers on Tuesday evening. Kayla Ryder reportedly had to be restrained with the use of a Taser. Police had been...
O Romeo, Romeo: Shakespeare at the Castle opens
Glamorgan Castle was the place to be Thursday night as Shakespeare at the Castle launched its 11th season with opening night of “Romeo and Juliet.” The show will be on stage for two weekends in Alliance, with shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and Aug. 1-4. The cast features Lior Livshits as Romeo and Reilly Davidson as Juliet, with Bob Russell appearing as Friar Laurence. The show once again is directed by Kevin Kern, who serves as...
Fire chief: Medical issue led to single-vehicle crash in New Philadelphia Friday afternoon
NEW PHILADELPHIA – One woman was transported to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton Friday afternoon, following a single vehicle crash in the 700 block of Fourth St NW at Belmont Avenue NW. Firefighters and medics from the New Philadelphia Fire Department along with New Philadelphia Police responded to the report of...
Olympian Carlin Isles skips Paris to focus on his job in the Stark Prosecutor's Office
The way Carlin Isles sees it, he'll always have Tokyo and Rio. The world's fastest rugby player won't be headed to Paris as a member of the U.S. men's sevens team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. ...
Promoting peace: Teens from Northern Ireland learn, grow in Alliance
ALLIANCE − Eight teenagers from Northern Ireland have come and gone from the Alliance area, leaving with memories of growth and with friendships that will last a lifetime. The group, part of the Ulster Project that promotes peace between Roman Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland, flew to the United States and...
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