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In Memory of the Late Edward (Ed) Schumacher 1952-2013

In Memory of the Late Edward (Ed) Schumacher 1952-2013Colorectal Cancer Awareness WTUZ Radio was built on a dream from a man who had a great passion for radio and community. We remember and honor Edward A. Schumacher. Ed found and built WTUZ Radio from the...

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McNutt Pleads Guilty, Sentencing Schedule in April

The man who attacked a Dover gas station clerk with a hammer in December 2024 has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and felonious assault.  Police say 40-year-old John McNutt hit a female clerk in the head with a hammer multiple times in a failed robbery attempt at...

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Deedrick Picked as New Tuscarawas County Prosecutor

The Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee has selected Scott Deedrick as the new county prosecutor. Deedrick was assistant county prosecutor when the county commissioners appointed him acting prosecutor in February. He replaces Ryan Styer, who left the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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