NEWS ARCHIVE
July, August, September Farmers Market in Uhrichsville
Mary Alice Reporting –As a way to give the southern portion of Tuscarawas County greater access to fresh produce, a farmer’s market will be hosted in the City of Uhrichsville.The first event is Friday, from 5pm to 8pm, on Third Street.The farmer’s market...
Safe Communities Coalition Releases Traffic Fatality Report
Gwen Rummell Reporting –Tuscarawas County’s Safe Communities Coalition recently released the 2023 quarter two traffic fatality report.For the second quarter, covering April 1st through June 30th, the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated 478 crashes, with...
New Phila Superintendent Gets Contract Extension
Mary Alice Reporting –Amy Wentworth will remain at the helm of the New Philadelphia City School District.The Board of Education, this week, approved a three-year extension and her term will run until the 2026-27 school year.Wentworth says she is humbled...
Hydrogen Sulfide Concerns at Leesville Lake
Mary Alice Reporting –It’s that time of year again when conditions present for the possible release of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) at local lakes.The Huntington District for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released their first potential concern in the...
Defendant Accused of Rape Refuses Plea Deal
Gwen Rummell reporting –A case will go to trial in the Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas after the defendant rejected a plea deal.Enrique Durham, 31, of Massillon, is being charged with child endangerment, gross sexual imposition, and rape after a...
As Pandemic-Era Changes End, Ohio’s Food-Insecure Struggle
ONC Reporting –A recent Ohio Education Association of Food Banks survey found eight in 10 respondents are seeking emergency food supplies from food banks because of higher overall food costs due to inflation.Earlier this year, pandemic-era funding for the...
Sentence for 23-Year-Old in Unlawful Sexual Case
Mary Alice Reporting -Jacob Ritchie was remanded to the Tuscarawas County Jail following a Tuesday morning sentencing.He was charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a minor stemming from an incident in which he engaged in physical behavior, in August of...
One Year Anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Gwen Rummell reporting –The 988 lifeline is an all-day, all-week lifeline available to all Ohioans in crisis or considering suicide.This upcoming Sunday, July 16th will mark one year since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Ohio and...
Early Voting for Special Election Begins Tuesday
Mary Alice Reporting –The deadline to ensure voter registration was done or updated was on Monday and now early voting beings on this Tuesday.This is for the special August 8th election where one statewide issue will be on the ballot, so all Tuscarawas...
Attempted Murder Charge Nets 6 Years in Prison
Mary Alice Reporting –Sentencing was handed down for charges that were issued following a five-hour stand-off. John Mozena III, a 37-year-old veteran, appeared in Judge Michael Ernest courtroom, on Monday, for a scheduled sentencing hearing for counts of...
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