New Philadelphia Council is considering raises for city employees much lower than the one approved for 2024.Last year, the administration proposed a three-year contract with annual seven percent raises. Some Council members didn’t want to commit to raises...

A democrat with a history of public service is facing a republican New Philadelphia council member in the contested race for Tuscarawas County Commissioner. Democrat Kent Watson of Dover has served with the Tuscarawas philharmonic, friends of the homeless,...

One of the suspects in the beating of a 53-year-old outside of his home is taking a plea deal that could keep him out of prison. 20-year-old Wyatt Shaw of Gnadenhutten is facing up to 18 months behind bars for a February 9th attack near New Philadelphia...

Seventeen young singers from Uganda are bringing hope and harmony to the stage in Zoarville.The African Children’s Choir is making a tour stop at the new Tusky Valley performing arts center Tuesday evening.Choir manager Tina Sipp says show attendees can...

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is seeking public feedback as it crafts a master trail plan for its area parks. Spokesperson Adria Bergeron says they are doing this through a survey at www.mwcd.org to shape future trail development.Bergeron...

Paving will begin on Tuesday, October 29, in New Philadelphia along East High Avenue as part of the ongoing bike lane project from State Route 39 to University Drive.Flaggers will direct traffic during this work.Given the heavy traffic in this area, ODOT...

The district that covers the western portion of Tuscarawas County is on November’s ballot.Democrat Jerrad Christian is looking to unseat Republican Troy Balderson for the 12th District Congressional position.Christian grew-up in a small town in Athens...

The City of Dover announced additional paving that will begin Monday, October 28th.The paving contractor will start milling and grinding Wooster Avenue, between Young Drive and 23rd Street, and paving will directly follow. Wooster Avenue is expected to be...

The Tuscarawas County Commissioners supported Red Ribbon Week following a Wednesday presentation from Youth2Youth.The drug-free awareness week runs from October 23rd through the 30th and a proclamation passed unanimously after it’s reading by Clerk Rhonda...

We’re now just over a week away from the general election.Early voting continues at the courthouse through Sunday with extended weekday hours.Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Director Gail Garbrandt says it now starts 30 minutes earlier - at 7:30 am -...