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The Columbus Police Department announced the arrest of a 40-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a 36-year-old man on the city’s northeast side. Cassandra Franklin was apprehended on Wednesday by the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team in Stark County. She now faces a murder charge for the death of Michael Sarratti, which occurred earlier this year on February 22.

CANTON – A man accused of bashing his father's head with a hammer and stabbing him has been placed in psychiatric care. John M. Holstein IV, 47, was found not guilty late last month by reason of insanity by Stark County Common Pleas Judge Taryn Heath. He was committed last week to Heartland...

The Stark County Amateur Basketball Association recently enshrined 10 members into its Hall of Fame. The Class of 2023 banquet was held at Tozzi's on 12th. The enshrinees were Betty Aman, David Shanklin, Frank Millin, Jennifer (Miday) Martinez, Pete Spencer, Steve Watson, Jerry Prestier, Jamie Rubis, Dana Alston, Mike Miday Sr and Don Gensley.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A new brewery in Chardon, The Brew Kettle opening with Topgolf in Canton, and the return of a major food event all make our 5-minute food-drinks chat with WTAM’s Bill Wills.

CANTON, Ohio — At Canton McKinley High School, there's an administrator who has taken his role of mentoring students to new heights. While the expected goal is graduation, the focus becomes what's next: jobs, internships, and college. Terrance Jones uses his own story to guide the next generation. On...

The third annual Hoover Park Festival, presented by Walsh University’s Hoover Historical Center and Hoover, a major sponsor of the event, will be held on Sunday, July 9, from 1-5 p.m. at Hoover Park across from the main campus. New this year, the Little Roaming Railroad will be giving train rides and the Canton Concert Band will be performing!

STARK COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities in Stark County say a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing after leaving her home in Lexington Township for a bike ride around 7 p.m. Tuesday has now been located. The Stark County Sheriff's Office did not provide any additional details about where she...

COLUMBUS, OH – A significant update in the case of the February 22, 2023, homicide in Columbus emerged on Tuesday. Cassandra Nichole Franklin, a 40-year-old woman, was arrested on May 26, 2023, in Uniontown, Ohio, by SOFAST, acting on an outstanding warrant. After her arrest, Franklin was extradited to Columbus and is now held in Franklin County Jail. On the night of the incident, patrol officers responded to a shooting at a residence on the 2000 block of Rankin Ave at 9:41 pm. Inside, they found 36-year-old Michael Sarratt suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving attempts, Sarratt succumbed to The post Female Suspect in February Homicide Arrested in Uniontown appeared first on Shore News Network.

North Canton Playhouse will present "Mean Girls" the musical this weekend and June 9-11. The musical features mature content and is based on the popular 2004 teen movie "Mean Girls." The production features Lukas Cinko and Jordyn Freetage in leading roles. NORTH CANTON − High school students rehearsed a scene...

The death toll on Ohio’s highways experienced a rise during the recent four-day holiday weekend, surpassing the numbers from the previous year. A total of 23 individuals lost their lives in 20 separate crashes, with two fatal accidents involving motorcyclists locally in Akron and Deerfield Township. Another noteworthy incident...

Columbus, Ohio (WSYX) — Two men were rushed to hospitals following a crash in Stark County on Monday night. According to the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office, a crash was reported along County Road 271 in Tuscarawas Township just before 10:30 p.m. Daylan Campbell, 20, was speeding on CR 271...

"Does City Need Shelter For Battered Women?" reads a 1978 newspaper clipping from Canton Repository. For three brave women, the answer to that question was a resounding "Yes!"

MASSILLON — Elizabeth Menches and Nicholas Bumgardner were named Miss Massillonian and Outstanding Boy at Washington High School's annual awards ceremony. Menches is the daughter of Thomas and Susan Menches. The 2023 graduate plans to attend Ashland University. She plans to become a physician assistant. Washington High School:Miss Massillonian,...

A 17-year-old scaled a barbed-wire fence at the Multi-County Juvenile Attention Center on Monday and fled. Law enforcement is asking anyone with information about the youth to call the Sheriff's Office. A second teen was injured when he attempted to scale the fence. He was treated at a local hospital.

In a tense situation that unfolded in the 2500 block of E. Tuscarawas St, law enforcement successfully resolved a potentially dangerous incident involving a suicidal male, according to Canton Police spokesperson, Lt. Dennis Garren. The subject, who was suspected to be armed, had made alarming comments indicating a willingness to...

A historic home in Stark County, whose previous owners have been recognized for their preservation efforts, is for sale.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -A new lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the former Canton McKinley football coaches who were suspended and fired over a pizza eating incident with a player in May of 2021. The new suit goes after the player, his family, their attorney, the school and the...

Stark County Hunger Task Force is once again providing food throughout the summer for Stark County children. Starting June 5th and running through August 11th Backpacks will be distributed every Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm at the Ken Weber Community Campus at Goodwill at 408 9 th SW Canton, OH 44707. Campus will be closed on June 19 th and July 4 th , Backpacks will not be distributed on these dates.

CANTON − The Hall of Fame Village is adding a bourbon bar and restaurant. Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Co. announced Tuesday that Perfect Pour in Akron will be opening a second location at the football-themed entertainment district. ...

Authorities were looking for a 17-year-old boy who escaped on Monday afternoon from the Stark Attention Center. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the teen is asked to contact the sheriff's department at 330-430-3800. The teen is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 200 pounds. CANTON TWP....