Massillon

The lawsuit alleges that excessive force led to 58-year-old Lowell Gower's death.

Democrat Michael Kripchak and Republican State Sen. Michael Rulli will be facing off twice this year to represent Ohio's 6th district in Congress.

Commemorate the life of Cleveland drummer John J. Adams with a tribute concert at Beachland Ballroom or visit the Castalia fish hatchery for a chance to see one of Ohio’s famous blue holes. Engage with Northeast Ohio’s arts and culture with these suggestions.

Some families have used social media to share their stories about lovedones who have tested positive for the coronavirus. Social media led to a reconnection with a former colleague who shared her own family’s story.

A historic building in the heart of downtown Massillon is undergoing renovations and will open as a record shop called Erie St. Vinyl this summer. Samantha Heaton talks about getting in the music business in the waning days of the pandemic, and the independent labels and local artists she's working with to fill the shelves.

Erie St. Vinyl will open in a historic building in the heart of downtown this summer.

Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that 72 of the state’s 88 counties are now on red alert for coronavirus spread, and Franklin County has become first to be placed on the highest level of purple; Ohio reported nearly 7,800 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, but Gov. Mike DeWine said there is still a backlog of 12,000 antigen tests; COVID-19 cases are rising in Ohio’s K-12 schools; and more stories.

The public health directors of three Ohio cities and the surrounding counties have issued stay-at-home advisories to slow the spread of the coronavirus; Daily COVID-19 numbers were delayed on Wednesday, as the state said “thousands of reports are pending review” due to technical glitches; Aultman Hospital in Canton will be the first site in the 12-county region to distribute any upcoming coronavirus vaccines; and more stories.

With the General Election just six weeks away, many are concerned there won’t be enough people to work at voting locations. The average age of a poll…

Massillon will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment Wednesday night by illuminating downtown in purple lights. The…