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Spots Available for VITA Tax program

Spots Available for VITA Tax program

There are still appointments available for the United Way’s free volunteer income tax assistance program.  Tuscarawas County residents with qualifying incomes can sign up for slots on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays in March.  Site Supervisor Jack Dooling says...
54-Year-Old Facing 8th OVI Charge

54-Year-Old Facing 8th OVI Charge

A Sherrodsville man has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated for the eighth time.  The Ohio State Highway Patrol New Philadelphia Post reports 54-year-old Roger D. Brown was driving a 2011 Ford Taurus east on state Route 39 in Warren Township on...
Not Guilty Plea Entered for Attempted Murder, Other Felonies

Not Guilty Plea Entered for Attempted Murder, Other Felonies

The New Philadelphia man accused of grabbing and firing a police officer’s gun has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and two other felonies.  28-year-old Dyllan Riter, 28, was arraigned in Common Pleas Court Monday morning. He has been in the Tuscarawas County...
60-Year-Old Pleads to Lesser Vehicular Manslaughter Charge

60-Year-Old Pleads to Lesser Vehicular Manslaughter Charge

A truck driver initially charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in a fatal 2024 crash on Interstate-77 in Bolvar has pleaded no contest to lesser charges.  Antonio Wyley, 60, of Cleveland on Monday reached a plea agreement with prosecutors that reduced the initial...
Final Legal Piece Complete for Uhrichsville Bridge Replacement

Final Legal Piece Complete for Uhrichsville Bridge Replacement

Plans are in place ahead of work starting on the 3rd Street bridge in the city of Uhrichsville. The rehabilitation is anticipated to begin this spring and will include a full deck replacement and asphalt. Law Director Jeff Merklin says, from a legal perspective,...
February Raises Awareness for Heart Disease

February Raises Awareness for Heart Disease

Alliance for Aging Research is raising awareness about heart valve disease during the month of February. The month in general draw attention to heart disease, but February 22nd is designated as heart valve disease awareness. Senior Vice President of Health Education...