LOCAL NEWS
Chris Abbuhl Looks Back on Time as Tuscarawas County Commissioner
A Tuscarawas County Commissioner is saying goodbye to the position after more than 20 years of service.Over the years, Chris Abbuhl was re-elected to the position and he thanked the voters for keeping him in office.“I think that, first of all, that a vote...
Pursuit Speeds Reach Over 110mph
A 28-year-old remains in the Tuscarawas County Jail following a high-speed pursuit.Sheriff Office records indicate the Thursday chase, at 10:30pm, began after a deputy initiated a stop for a speed violation. The vehicle was going 67 in a 35-mph area on W....
Dover Sees Interest from Developers
Dover’s mayor expects an increase in home construction over the next few years, with a couple of developments set to start soon.Mayor Shane Gunnoe says the Schaeffler manufacturing facility coming to the north end of town with 650 new jobs has drawn the...
Pursuit in Allegedly Stolen Vehicle
An 18-year-old from Coshocton is in the Tuscarawas County jail for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Newcomerstown and leading police on a pursuit into Coshocton County late on Christmas Eve. The suspect, Austin Freetage, is being held on initial charges...
New Phila Councilman Moving to Commissioner Seat
New Philadelphia officials have been saying goodbye to the city councilman moving on to a county-level position.During Monday’s council meeting, mayor Joel Day praised outgoing ward 2 representative and commissioner-elect Mitch Pace, saying the county was...
Claymont Solar Project Ready to Go Online
Claymont will soon start reaping the benefits of the solar field beside the high school.T-M-I Energy Solutions president Jeff Borton gave an update during the last board of education meeting. He says the system itself is built and ready to go online, but...
Tuscarawas County Commissioners Recognize Three Retirees
Tuscarawas Commissioners commended three retirees for their multiple years of service to the county.Proclamations were read by Clerk Rhonda Jordan and among the recognitions was for Lori Smith’s time as County Recorder.“She began her career in the...
Ohio Highway Patrol Emphasizes ‘Don’t Drive Impaired’ Awareness
Don’t drive impaired, that’s the message the Ohio State Highway Patrol is sharing ahead of two major holidays.The end of the year sees Christmas and New Year celebrations with New Philadelphia Post Lt. Johnnie Maier says getting behind the wheel impaired...
Mental Health Importance During Busy Holidays
The local alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services board is reminding us to take care of ourselves during this time of giving.Executive director Natalie Bollon says don’t forget to show yourself some grace while trying to make the holidays...
No Injuries in Newcomerstown Blaze
The Newcomerstown Fire Department was toned out Sunday for a structure fire in the 600 block of Tuscarawas Avenue.The 8:25am response initially reported a single person inside the residence, but they evacuated without injury.Firefighters made an initial...
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