Stark County News

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‘Wrong play’: Ohio AG’s Office seeks dismissal of OHSAA lawsuit over Feister brothers

‘It’s definitely not long enough’: Mother reacts after East Canton babysitter sentenced to 5 years in prison for infant son’s death

33 lives lost: Stark County matches 2025 traffic death toll with three months remaining

19-year-old shot in stomach outside Canton business; police investigate

Canton woman, mother charged with murder in man’s beating death; coroner rules death a homicide

Playoff push: Here’s where local football teams stand heading into the final week

Ted Ginn Jr. brings message of motivation and movement to Canton South, Fairless students

Mother of Ryan Godbey speaks after police confirm discovery of partial remains: “I’m still numb”

Police confirm remains of Canton missing person Ryan Godbey; Daniel Mattay charged with murder

Police: Pickup driver who hit protester in Jackson Township located, charges pending

14-year-old injured in early morning electric scooter crash in Stark County

Lake football player undergoes surgery after kidney injury against Hoover

Driver flees after hitting protester at ‘No Kings’ rally in Stark County

Protester struck by vehicle during No King’s demonstration in Jackson Township

Alliance moves Trick-or-Treat due to football playoff game, sparking backlash from residents

Authorities identify dead suspect in Plain Township shooting; woman in stable condition

Suspect dead, woman hospitalized after shooting in Plain Township

Active scene in Plain Township after shooting report