Tragic Shooting Outside Akron Strip Club Leaves One Dead

In the early hours of Thursday, June 15, 2025, a tragic shooting incident outside Ole Glory Daze, a strip club located in the 900 block of Old Main Street in Akron, Ohio, claimed the life of a 31-year-old man. The incident, which began around 2:28 a.m., has left the local community in shock and raised…

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Stark County Deputy Fired After Shooting Two Dogs

In a troubling incident that has caught the attention of animal lovers and law enforcement officials alike, Deputy Alexander Stahl of the Stark County Sheriff’s Department was fired after he shot two dogs, resulting in the death of one of the animals. This event raises critical questions about the appropriate measures to take in situations…

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Tragedy Strikes Tuscarawas County in Suspected Murder-Suicide

A quiet community was rocked by tragedy on June 1 when a suspected murder-suicide claimed the lives of a local couple just hours before a graduation celebration was set to begin. According to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office, 64-year-old Robert Houston fatally shot his wife, 53-year-old April Houston, before taking his own life inside their…

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Two Former Deputies Sue Summit County Sheriff Over Alleged Retaliatory Firings

 Two former special deputies have filed lawsuits accusing Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree of wrongful termination in retaliation for supporting her opponent during the 2024 sheriff’s election. Gregory Taylor, a retired veteran of the sheriff’s office, filed a federal lawsuit Monday in Cleveland, just months after fellow former deputy Stacy Clark filed a similar suit.…

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Disturbing Animal Abuse Cases Emerge in Stark County

Recent reports from Stark County, Ohio, have unveiled a series of troubling animal abuse cases, raising significant concerns about the treatment of pets within the community. The incidents involving two men, both charged with sexually abusing animals, have stunned residents and animal welfare advocates alike.   The first case involves 25-year-old Johnathan Wardle Cunningham, who…

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A Tragic Conclusion to a Yearlong Search: The Story of Xavier Menefee

In a heartbreaking development, Trina Koon has received the devastating news that her 22-year-old son, Xavier Menefee, has been identified among skeletal remains found in Akron, Ohio. After nearly a year of desperate searching, Koon’s hope for her son’s safe return was shattered when she learned that the remains were discovered near a homeless encampment…

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Gag Order Issued in Homicide Case of Frank Tyson

A significant legal development has emerged in the ongoing criminal case against two Canton police officers charged with reckless homicide following the controversial death of Frank E. Tyson in April 2024. Stark County Common Pleas Judge Kristin G. Farmer has issued a gag order that restricts various involved parties from publicly commenting on details related…

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