CANTON − A Stark County commissioners' work session to approve design plans for the jail renovation project revealed the courts and county corrections board want a bigger seat at the table.

Stark County Probate Judge Curt Werren said judges and the Community Corrections Planning Board should be more involved with jail project discussions. Six people out of the seven-member committee ...

For the first time in a dozen years, there’s a new sheriff in Stark County. Eric Weisburn took office on Jan. 6, 2025 after defeating incumbent George T. Maier in the election last November.

For the first time in a dozen years, there’s a new sheriff in Stark County. Eric Weisburn took office on Jan. 6, 2025 after defeating incumbent George T. Maier in the election last November. Weisburn ...