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New Philadelphia Considers Outsourcing Income Tax Collections
New Philadelphia City Council’s Finance Committee is continuing discussions on whether to outsource municipal income tax collections to the Regional Income Tax Agency, or RITA. Committee Chair Steve Rippeth says no decision has been made, and members want more...
ProVia Officially Announces Purchase of Under Construction Schaeffler Building
ProVia is buying the Schaeffler building in north Dover as part of a national expansion plan that includes 400 local jobs and 400 more in North Carolina. The Wayne and Tuscarawas County-based window and door manufacturer announced this morning that it has reached an...
New Music Director, Conductor Selected for Tuscarawas Philharmonic
The Tuscarawas Philharmonic Orchestra will start its 91st season during Labor Day Weekend with its new music director and conductor. The Board of Directors recently elevated Dr. Scott MacPherson to the position after three years as assistant conductor. In a press...
Tuscarawas County Engineer’s Office Has New Home
Tuscarawas County Engineer Doug Bachman says the office has moved to 1811 Possum Hollow Road Southeast, near the intersection with Oldtown Valley Road in Goshen Township. He says the county had originally secured state grant funding to renovate and expand the former...
Roller Skating Coming to Village of Dennison
Another form of skating could soon be available in the Village of Dennison. Mayor Greg DiDonato discussed the possibility of having roller skating on the concrete pad at the gazebo during times of Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. "If council wants to...
ProVia to Create 400 jobs, Acquire Building in Dover
ProVia is getting state tax credit to create 400 jobs in Dover, but the details of the company’s project are still under wraps. Gov. Mike DeWine and State Senator Al Landis on Tuesday announced a 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the building materials...
New Philadelphia Income Tax Department Concerned Over RITA Talks
New Philadelphia city officials are continuing talks over whether to outsource municipal income tax operations to the Regional Income Tax Agency, or RITA. The proposal comes as the city looks for ways to address a tight financial situation. Council’s finance committee...
Village of Dennison Requires Helmets for Bicycles, Scooters
A unanimous vote now requires those riding an electric bicycle or e-scooter to wear a helmet in the Village of Dennison. The ordinance was under consideration for several readings and gained council support Wednesday evening. Police Chief Todd Beeman says helmets are...
Mosquito Spraying Set for New Philadelphia
The city of New Philadelphia will spray for mosquitos Thursday night to combat a spike in the mosquito population brought on by a rainy summer. City Health Director Nicole Bache says her department has received a lot of complaints this summer about mosquitos. BACHE 3...
Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary Briefly Evacuated
Dover firefighters say no one got sick and no injuries were reported after a gas leak forced Tuscarawas Central Catholic elementary to evacuate Monday morning. Captain Joe Minocchi says the call came in at 7:50 am for the smell of gas in the school’s kitchen and gym...
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