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Maya Thompson

Maya Thompson

Bureau Chief · Akron, OH

Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.

18 stories from Maya Thompson in Canton

Suspect identified in case of Stow woman found shot to death in her home — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Suspect identified in case of Stow woman found shot to death in her home

An update in the case of a Stow woman who was found shot to death in her home.

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Hello, darkness: See what time the sun sets Sunday — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Hello, darkness: See what time the sun sets Sunday

It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back!”

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Franklin County deputy suspended over Flock camera misuse — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Franklin County deputy suspended over Flock camera misuse

A Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy has been suspended after an investigation revealed that he misused the county's Flock camera system.

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Death of 'Mad Max' actor Richard Norton linked to peptides, coroner says — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Death of 'Mad Max' actor Richard Norton linked to peptides, coroner says

Unapproved peptide drugs have become trendy among wellness influencers, fitness coaches and celebrities, pitched as a way to build muscle, shed pounds and look younger.

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1 dead in Valley View crash involving Amazon truck — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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1 dead in Valley View crash involving Amazon truck

One person is dead, and another is critically injured following a crash on Friday night.

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FORECAST: Will trick or treat be spooky or sweet? — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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FORECAST: Will trick or treat be spooky or sweet?

Forecasts for the Cleveland, Akron and Canton areas.

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2 suspects arrested on suspicion of murder after sister of ‘SNL’ writer vanishes in L.A. — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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2 suspects arrested on suspicion of murder after sister of ‘SNL’ writer vanishes in L.A.

Nearly a year after she went missing, police have arrested two suspects on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of Christina Downer, the sister of “Saturday Night Live” writer Jimmy Fowlie.

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There's no government in Barnhill, Ohio: Voters in Tuscarawas County now deciding whether to dissolve, join township — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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There's no government in Barnhill, Ohio: Voters in Tuscarawas County now deciding whether to dissolve, join township

There are just fewer than 400 people living in Barnhill, a small village in central Tuscarawas County. But the village's days may be numbered.

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As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines

Lancaster County in central Pennsylvania is home to the largest Amish population in the U.S. — and is the epicenter of the nation’s worst measles outbreak in 35 years.

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FALL fun! Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple orchards to check out in NE Ohio — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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FALL fun! Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple orchards to check out in NE Ohio

Fall is upon us, meaning you’re going to want to go apple picking and walk through corn mazes and maybe even take home a pumpkin.

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12 Northeast Ohio men arrested in sex sting — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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12 Northeast Ohio men arrested in sex sting

Twelve men were arrested during an undercover operation in Northeast Ohio.

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1 dead in Stark County crash after fleeing traffic stop — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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1 dead in Stark County crash after fleeing traffic stop

One person is dead after fleeing a traffic stop in Stark County.

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New details expected in deadly bicyclist hit-and-run — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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New details expected in deadly bicyclist hit-and-run

Mays was struck and killed while riding his bicycle on Oct. 18.

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Local social media star 'Walt the donkey' known for his 'hee haw' comes to FOX 8 — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Local social media star 'Walt the donkey' known for his 'hee haw' comes to FOX 8

Walt the donkey made his grand appearance on FOX 8's live show Friday morning and cuddled right up to morning anchors Stefani Scaefaer and Todd Meany.

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Armed and dangerous suspect wanted in Lorain murder — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Armed and dangerous suspect wanted in Lorain murder

There is an active search for an ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted in a deadly shooting in Lorain.

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Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats

The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Friday shifted a dozen more House races toward Democrats in the final stretch of the midterm cycle.

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Up to 75% of NFL players who died had signs of CTE, new study says — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Up to 75% of NFL players who died had signs of CTE, new study says

"It's not concussions that are leading to CTE."

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Leo XIV becomes first pope ever to vote in US general election — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)
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Leo XIV becomes first pope ever to vote in US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.

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