LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Massillon Independent Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Massillon Independent is a newspaper that serves Massillon, Ohio, and the surrounding area. The paper covers local, national, and international news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion. indeonline.com serves as the online domain for the newspaper.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Massillon Independent is owned by USA TODAY Co., Inc., the newly renamed parent company formerly known as the Gannett Company, which controls the USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Massillon Independent covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Massillon, Ohio, area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language New details in Massillon Tigers football hazing probe: Player filmed after shorts removed. National and international news comes from other Gannett publications and the Associated Press.
Editorially, The Massillon Independent does not make Presidential endorsements; however, a review of op-eds shows that both sides are represented, such as this that favors the left: 8 reasons for why Issue 1 is wrong for all Ohioans, even conservatives. After reviewing dozens of op-eds, we found slightly more favor a liberal perspective. Finally, the news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Massillon Independent Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/20/2023) Updated (12/24/2025)
Source: https://www.indeonline.com/
Last Updated on December 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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