Feb 3, 2026
A Dover fire vehicle was involved in a crash about 100 feet from the station while responding to an emergency call Friday morning. Nobody was hurt. State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clinton Armstrong says the fire chief’s truck – a 2005 Ford F-350 – driven by Captain Mike...
Feb 2, 2026
Two people suffered potentially life-threatening injuries early Monday morning after jumping from a porch roof to escape a house fire in Dundee, according to Wayne Township firefighters. Fire Chief Josh Yoder said the victims were forced to jump approximately 10 feet...
Feb 2, 2026
Tuscora Park is moving closer to welcoming a new inclusive playground, thanks to the dedication of New Philadelphia teacher Preston Cornell. Cornell, who was inspired by a desire to honor her late mother, identified a need for accessible play equipment and turned...
Feb 2, 2026
The New Philadelphia School Board is entering the early stages of planning for the district’s superintendent transition. Superintendent Amy Wentworth submitted her resignation last week as she was given a 3-year contract to become superintendent at Indian Valley, her...
Feb 2, 2026
The Trap, Neuter, and Release group says they will continue prevention efforts in 2026, but donations are needed. Tuscarawas TNR has existed for five years, and over that time care services have been provided to over 2,000 cats across the county. Terri Edwards says...
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Jan 30, 2026
The head of the area’s drug enforcement agency says cocaine is a growing concern in Tuscarawas County. Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Detective Cole Morris is the commander of the LEAD Drug Task Force. In the past two weeks, the Tuscarawas County Grand Jury has indicted...
