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Tuscarawas Health Department Concerned Over Federal Cuts

Tuscarawas County Health Department officials were blindsided by a recall of 250-thousand dollars in federal funding and are bracing for more cuts.Health commissioner Katie Seward says the future cuts are expected as DOGE scales back federal spending....

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Union Hospital Auxiliary Needs Members

The team of volunteers that raise funds for equipment and other needs at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital is turning to the community to strengthen and grow.Kaitlin Larkins, with the hospital auxiliary says everyone is invited to their "member appreciation...

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Lost City of Tappan Program at Main Library

The Tuscarawas County Public Library is hosting Jon Baker to share stories and photos of the Village of Tappan.The Lost City of Tappan program will be on Tuesday, April 8th at 6pm.Baker wrote a book about Tappan called The Hundred Years of Tappen, which...

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Fatal Plane Crash Near Midvale Under Investigation

The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal plane crash near Midvale that killed the pilot who was flying solo.Ohio State Highway Patrol New Philadelphia Post Commander Lt. Johnnie Maier has released some details following the fatal plane crash."A...

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Local Foodbanks Bracing for State Cuts

Representatives of the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank say state and federal cuts will impact how much they can help Tuscarawas County residents experiencing hunger.Spokesperson Raven Gayheart says proposed cuts at both the state and national levels would...

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Grand Jury Hands Down Five Count Indictment

The man who authorities say held a gun to his 3-year-old daughter’s head during a 6-hour standoff with sheriff’s deputies last month has been indicted on kidnapping and other charges.The incident happened in Strasburg on March 10th. Tuscarawas County...

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Pole Barn Not a Total Loss Following Blaze

Details are being shared following the Arrowhead Joint Fire District being called to a structure fire Sunday afternoon.The 3pm call had crews going to Unger Street, in Gnadenhutten, where they observed smoke coming from the 1,500 square foot pole building....

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Motorcyclist Involved in Single-Vehicle Crash

A motorcycle rider is in critical condition following a Saturday crash.The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was called to Tabor Ridge Road around 3:30pm.They determined that the driver of a 1997 Harley Davidson Electra Glide was...

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