Man Killed in Canton Car/Pedestrian Crash
Authorities investigating fatal incident on 17th Street SE
Brookside Country Club Names Tod Pierce General Manager
2026 High School State Swimming and Diving Championships
Business
Timken Co. announces dividend, Lake chamber hands out awards
Timken continues long dividend streak, Lake Township Chamber recognizes community leaders

OSHA Fines Canton Drop Forge $10,427 After Employee Death
The citation states employees were exposed to being struck during die key removal.
LSC Alumni Caffeinated Connections on March 6, 2026!
Start your Friday with coffee, conversation, and connections!
Lifestyle
Canton Weighs Demolition of Historic Ritz Hotel Apartments
Building officials say the long-vacant structure is beyond saving after years of neglect.

From Derby Champion to Derby President
Dennis VanFossen Jr. leads the International Soap Box Derby organization after winning the championship as a youth
Beacon Art Academy in North Canton Teaches Kids 'Beautiful Paintings'
The art school, part of a national program, offers classes for students and adults to learn art fundamentals and oil painting.
Crime
Ohio Woman Charged After Attacking Police Officer While Drunk on Hand Sanitizer
Jade Cain allegedly punched an officer and damaged a jail cell after ingesting hand sanitizer.

Armed Man Hijacks SARTA Bus in Ohio, Threatening Passengers
Suspect Donte Hill arrested on charges including kidnapping and weapon violations
Man pleads not guilty to trying to shoot Canton officer
Shane Newman faces multiple charges after alleged incident at Walmart
Politics
McKinley High Students Protest Against ICE
Walkout demonstration held in Canton, Ohio against federal immigration enforcement agency

Canton McKinley students protest ICE operations with walkout
Dozens of high school students marched through the city to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Charity Rysak Appointed as Commissioner for New African Immigrants Commission
The 39-year-old refugee and U.S. citizen aims to enhance community integration and elevate African immigrant voices in Ohio.
Sports
College Basketball Analyst Sees Evidence of Injury for Kansas Star Darryn Peterson
Prominent analyst believes projected top NBA draft pick is playing through significant injury, not opting out of games

Cavaliers Acquire Former Pacers Star Via G-League Trade
The Canton Charge, Cleveland's G-League team, adds a two-time All-Star guard to their roster.
Hawks Shake Up Starting Lineup Ahead of Nets Matchup
CJ McCollum to make first start for Atlanta as they look to gain ground in the standings.