LOCAL NEWS
Superintendents Speak Out Following Budget Commissions Decision
Local school superintendents are disappointed with the Tuscarawas County Budget Commission’s decision to halt their district’s efforts to fund capital improvement projects. Dover, Claymont and Indian Valley School Boards this year approved reallocating...
Tuscarawas County JFS Providing Limited Free Coats for TANF Eligible Families
Thanks to Operation Warm the Tuscarawas County Job and Family Services Office is providing coats to TANF eligible families.Wendy Popham says in order to be eligible for the free winter item, families must fill out an application about their gross monthly...
Tusky Valley BOE Member Recognized by OSBA
A special recognition is given to Sally Green, a board of education member at Tuscarawas Valley Local.At the most recent meeting Ohio School Board Association Northeast Regional Manager Reno Contipelli says he met Green about 10 years ago."I was a lonely...
Minor Injuries in Car versus Garage Accident
Emergency crews say a garage was slightly damaged following a medical emergency.On Wednesday, at about 9:45pm, the Uhrichsville Fire Department was called to the intersection of Trenton Avenue and Jaycee Road, says Zach Lynch."Called for a car in a garage....
New Philadelphia Officials Agree Change is Needed Around Bluebell Drive
New Philadelphia city officials speaking at Monday’s Council meeting sounded supportive of the Ohio Department of Transportation's plan for a major reconstruction of the I-77/U.S. Route 250/state Route 39 intersection.ODOT officials presented the plans at...
Tusky Valley Cheerleading Squad Recognized by Coach
Tuscarawas Valley Local School's cheerleading coach praises her team ahead of competitions in January.At the latest Board of Education meeting, Katie Spinell says there are 17 high school students in cheerleading, with 15 of them also competing on one or...
Items Stolen from Unlocked Car, Suspect Charged
A New Philadelphia man whose car was broken into was able to get back some of his missing items by tracking down his Apple air pods. According to a police report, on Saturday morning, just after 10:30, a 5th Street Northwest resident reported somebody got...
New Philadelphia Council Considers West High Zoning Change
New Philadelphia plans to change the zoning along West High Avenue to facilitate more development further east of Blue Bell Drive. Officials say it would be an extension of the residential business district that right now includes the Blue Bell Drive area....
Salvo Running for Reelection, Fontana Announces Candidacy for 51st Representative District
At least two names will be on the primary ballot for the Ohio House of Representatives 51st District seat.Jodi Salvo is the current officer holder, winning the election in 2024, and has launched a re-election campaign. Salvo says she's seeking another term...
Dover High School Athletic Director Retires
Dover Athletic Director Tim McCrate is reflecting on his 11 years as A-D about seven months before his retirement is official. The School Board voted on McCrate’s retirement at Monday’s meeting, and it will be effective at the end of June. He says he does...
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