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Seven People Escape Fire Thanks to Working Smoke Detector
No one was injured following a Thursday morning fire in the City of Uhrichsville. Crews were toned out at 2:44am to the 400 block of North Main Street. Fire Chief Justin Edwards says this was at a building with a commercial business and two apartments. "Initially we...
Budget Talks Continue in the City of New Philadelphia
City Council and administrators took several steps toward a balanced budget Tuesday but not without some disagreements among officials. Councilman and committee chair Steve Rippeth kicked off a special finance committee meeting by thanking department heads and...
Nielsen Data Proves It: Local Radio Still Dominates U.S. Media Reach
Why Radio is #1: Insights from Nielsen's Audio Today 2026In a world dominated by digital streaming and endless scrolling, one medium quietly dominates: radio. Nielsen's latest Audio Today 2026 report confirms what loyal listeners already know—radio remains...
Dover Workers Honored for Saving a Life
Two Dover city employees who saved a coworker’s life back in January were recognized at the Dover City Council meeting Monday. Jon Ladrach and Brody Ferrell witnessed Aiden Berrett slip and fall on some ice, according to Mayor Shane Gunnoe. Council President Justin...
Claymont Community Asks Questions Over Potential Building Closure, Consolidations
Claymont Board of Education heard from the community during a Monday evening public session. The meeting began with an overview of the district's budget, how they've lost money over multiple years due to an outdated state funding formula and school choice voucher...
Small Mineral City Fire Under Investigation
Mineral City firefighters say a quick-thinking neighbor is to thank for stopping a small fire from spreading at a vacant home on Grant Street Monday evening. Chief Sam Moore says the blaze appears suspicious and is now under investigation by the Tuscarawas County...
Miller Remains in Tuscarawas Jail Until Bed Opens at Healthcare Facility
The Holmes County mother who drowned her son in Atwood Lake in August will be leaving the Tuscarawas County Jail soon and heading to a mental health care facility. Two weeks after ruling 40-year-old Ruth Miller not guilty by reason of insanity, Tuscarawas County...
New Philadelphia Man Says ‘God Told Him’ to Crash into a White House Access Gate
A New Philadelphia man is facing misdemeanor charges after ramming a Ford Edge into a gate near the White House. On March 11th, 35-year-old Christopher Cavanaugh, whose address is listed on Saint Clair Avenue, in New Phila, was in Washington D.C. when he struck a...
Staffing Challenges for New Philadelphia Police, Fire Departments
New Philadelphia city officials are looking at how to best address some of the staffing shortages facing the police and fire departments. Safety director Kevin Milligan says the fire department is down four firefighters, that includes one member who retired at the...
Friday Winds in Tuscarawas County Reached 65 MPH
Cleanup continues across Tuscarawas County after Friday’s destructive high winds — and more rough weather is possible. Roofs were torn off the Broadway Brewhouse in New Philadelphia and Superior Clay in Uhrichsville, and first responders spent hours dealing with...
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