May 5, 2026
An accused drug dealer has pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of one of his customers. 23-year-old Thomas E. Ritchie of New Philadelphia initially pleaded not guilty in the 2025 death of a 17-year-old New Philadelphia teen and Buckeye Career Center student...
May 5, 2026
The Tuscarawas County Board of Elections says polling locations will open on Tuesday for the primary at 6:30am. Director David Johnson reminds voters of a few things to bring. “Make sure that you have your driver’s license ready when you get up to the...
May 5, 2026
The Tuscarawas County Auditor’s seat is up for election as the current auditor retires, and two republicans are vying for the position in Tuesday’s primary. Current chief deputy auditor Lisa Contini and Brett Hillyer, an attorney and former 51st district...
May 5, 2026
Two democrats are hoping to be the voter nominee to move onto the general election. Amanda Fontana and Angie Hall are running for the 51st District House of Representative seat in Tuesday’s primary election. Fontana says she has intimate knowledge of what...
May 4, 2026
A mix up last year is putting a levy on the ballot that officials say is a renewal. Village of Tuscarawas Mayor Dana Moore says administration missed the 2025 deadline to get a tax levy on the ballot in November. “Therefore, the levy is off. It was a renewal and...
May 4, 2026
A renewal tax is up on Tuesday’s primary for the Village of Newcomerstown. Mayor Pat Cadle says this existing tax is connected to income and not property. “It raises about $400,000 for us per year just to pave roads, alley’s, fix curbing, fix storm...
