Tuscarawas County agencies say declining overdose numbers are encouraging, but they’re using Recovery Month to stress that the work isn’t done.  Empower Tusc and partner groups have unveiled this year’s Project Hope silhouettes, which will be displayed across the...

The man accused of trying to kill a New Philadelphia police officer back in January has been sentenced to 17 to 22 ½ years in prison.  Judge Michael Ernest handed down the maximum sentence to 28-year-old Dyllan Riter, who authorities say scuffled with police on...

Tuscarawas County Fair is rolling out a new Jr. Fair mentorship program. A new board was created for 4-H members who can no longer be on the Jr. Fair Board due to age restrictions, but OSU extension educator Chris Kendle says they still wanted to pass on their...

A popular tour is coming back to Newcomerstown and pre-registration is required. The Newcomerstown Historical Society is helping put on a guided cemetery tour "Stories in Stone" on Sunday, October 4th. Society member Craig Collins says this is an opportunity to...

Dover has taken what officials call a big step toward the completion of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail.  City officials have begun the design process for the portion of the path that goes through the city and its riverside park.  Mayor Shane Gunnoe says they...

We’re learning more about the suspect accused in a multi-county crime spree that began in Tuscarawas County early Monday morning and ended hours later with an arrest near Pittsburgh. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Blake Eugene Judy, of Point...

During the latest Uhrichsville council meeting discussion included the landlord legal matter wrapping up and the sale of the former service garage coming to a close. The sale of the garage, at the corner of E. 2nd and N. Main, is expected to close September 4th....

The Tuscarawas Philharmonic Orchestra will start its 91st season this weekend with a free concert at Tuscora Park.  “Pops in the Park” on Sunday at 7 is part of the RTY Summer Showcase series.  Philharmonic Executive Director Emma Hinkle says the orchestra concert...

The annual End of Summer celebration is Sunday at Dover City Park with food, music, games, contests and a fireworks display as the sun sets.  City parks director Jeff Matthews says the Dover American Legion 5K kicks things off with registration at 9 a.m. Kids ages 10...

New Philadelphia firefighters handled two structure fires outside the city at the same time Wednesday night. Assistant Chief Matt Tharp says crews were first called just before 9:30 p.m. to assist Fairfield Township for a pole-building fire on Tabor Ridge Road NE. He...