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Uhrichsville Mayor Troubled Over Ordinance to Rescind Downtown Design Standards
City of Uhrichsville Mayor Jim Zucal expresses concern over the potential rescinding of the Downtown Design Standard ordinance. Chaired by councilman Bob Baker, the Downtown Development Standards Committee met earlier this month to discuss ordinance 13-23. "Our...
Longtime Dover Council Member Recognized
Longtime Councilman John Correll got emotional in his return to Council chambers three months after an unsuccessful reelection bid in November. Council President Justin Perkowski on Monday joined the rest of City Council in commending Correll for his 11 years of...
Dover Honors Firefighter for Work Ethic
The city honored its first firefighter of the year Monday night. Fire Chief Russ Volkert announced the inaugural recipient as Austin Weaver. Volkert says Weaver was nominated by his fellow firefighters, who called him an integral part of the department. They wrote...
Problems Growing for Neglected Dover Home
City and health department officials in Dover are working to address growing concerns at a neglected property in the 700 block of Short Street, just northeast of downtown. The small home has fallen into disrepair, and problems have escalated since the owner passed...
Taste of Tusc Tickets On Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition’s 14th annual Taste of Tusc, happening March 19 at the Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center. The fundraiser features samples of food, desserts, and beverages from local restaurants, breweries,...
Uhrichsville Looking to Secure More Funding for Trenton Ave., Jaycee Drive Project
The City of Uhrichsville is hoping to continue to gather funding for a major road rehabilitation project. Mayor Jim Zucal updated council at their latest meeting. "We've already secured $1.5 million in ODOT funding for that project. That's the Trenton Avenue, Jaycee...
Annual Engineering Expo Coming to Kent State Tuscarawas PAC
Kent State Tuscarawas is preparing for the 43rd annual Engineering Expo coming up February 18th. It's in recognition of National Engineers Week and a way to highlight local manufactures. Engineering Program Director Paul Dykshoorn says one component of the event is...
Valentine’s Day Concert at PAC
The Tuscarawas Philharmonic Orchestra will set the romantic mood for Valentine’s Day this weekend. The Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center will host From the Heart: 90 Years of Serenade, the Philharmonic’s annual Valentine’s concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m....
Dover School Approves New Athletic Director Contract
The new Dover Schools Athletic Director is looking forward to joining the Crimson Tornado tradition and cutting down on his work commute. The Dover Board of Education approved Adam Brately as the new A-D to replace the retiring Tim McCrate. The Canton resident has...
New Philadelphia School Considering 77-Acre Property Purchase
The New Philadelphia School District is considering buying a 77-acre property off state Route 39 just east of the city, and officials say it is not in a flood plain and has multiple access points. Treasurer Julie Erwin addressed these common questions as the School...
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