State officials want everyone to keep friends and family safe this 4th of July by leaving the fireworks to the professionals.  There are many local fireworks shows happening throughout the holiday period.   However, if planning to set off personal fireworks, make sure...

Thursday, July 2nd kicks off the 49th annual First Town Days Festival. At noon, the midway and craft vendors open, and the events begin. The Al Maloney Midway Stage will be filled all day long with performances, contests and an opening ceremony introducing the Mayor...

Celebrate the 50th year of the Gnadenhutten Fireworks Festival starting on Friday.  This event will be at 131 S Walnut St.  Corey Rehard, the president of Kustom Kemps says the festival will begin at 5 p.m.  There will be music, rides, inflatables, concessions and...

An extreme heat warning is active, and health officials want everyone to take precautions. The National Weather Service issued the warning effective until Friday, July 3rd at 10pm. On average, more than 1,200 people die nationwide from heat-related causes every year,...

Relay for America is making an over 3,000-mile journey from San Francisco to Washington D.C. The nationwide journey is carrying a single American flag to unite the country and arrive at the National Mall on July 4th to celebrate the nations 250th anniversary. A...

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a Tuesday UTV crash was fatal for one occupant. According to the New Philadelphia Post, at approximately 1pm, two 14-year-olds were occupying a Polaris Ranger on Township Road 203, in Clay Township. They attempted to negotiate a left...

The Ohio Department of Transportation is updating the public on possible plans to improve the flow of traffic and safety on the I-77/U.S. Route 250 and State Route 39 interchange.   ODOT is hosting a second open house today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Career Center in...

Council in the City of Uhrichsville gave majority approval for the contract to sell the city service garage property. Larry Wood put a bid in and council was reviewing the contract. Law Director Jeff Merklin wanted a catch all acknowledgment phrase regarding any...

Following a positive West Nile Virus test the City of New Philadelphia Health Department is preparing to spray on Tuesday. The mosquito samples were collected near Commercial Avenue SE and Goshen Hill Road. Control measure include spraying in the area south of...

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash Sunday night near Bolivar that may involve fault on both drivers. New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Jennifer Makris says that at just before 8pm, a Nissan Altima was traveling north on Northwood Avenue...