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OneOhio Region 11 Meets, Provides Update

Mary Alice Reporting –Board members of OneOhio Region 11 gathered at New Philadelphia Council Chambers this week to discuss how applications have been going for an opioid settlement.Ohio reached an $808 million agreement with the three largest opioid...

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New Kid Ride at Tuscora Park Thanks to Donation

Mary Alice Reporting –A new kiddie ride has been installed at Tuscora Park, in New Philadelphia, and more will arrive soon.The location along the midway became available following the non-sale of batting machinery and the subsequent demolition of the...

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Data Improving Related to Ohio Respiratory Virus

Mary Alice Reporting –A Wednesday press conference highlighted numbers that showed improvements in respiratory virus case numbers.Levels of influenza, RSV, and COVID 19 are declining which is typical, says Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce...

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Teens Compete in Driving Tests at Annual Safety Event

Mary Alice Reporting -On Wednesday, at the Tuscarawas County fairgrounds, the 27th Annual Teen Driving “Roadeo” took place.Hosted by the Tuscarawas County Health Department, this year’s event featured high school students from seven area schools, with...

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Tuscarawas County Second in Turkey Open Season

Mary Alice Reporting –Over 4,000 birds were checked for opening weekend of Ohio’s spring turkey season.The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife notes that compared to 2023, almost 300 more birds were harvested for opening weekend.The...

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50 Year Career Recognized by New Philadelphia Mayor

Mary Alice Reporting –The retirement of a long-time city employee was recognized at Monday’s council meeting in the City of New Philadelphia.Within his report, Mayor Joel Day stated that, following a 52-year career, Rod Miller is retiring on April...

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New Daycare Opens in New Towne Mall

Gwen Rummell Reporting –A ribbon cutting and open house was held Tuesday for a new daycare center in New Towne Mall.Flourish by Newsymom is a state-licensed space for children 18 months to 5 years old staffed with qualified professionals. The center can...

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Dover Director of Public Safety Announced

Gwen Rummell Reporting –Dover Mayor Shane Gunnoe announced the city’s new Director of Public Safety.Robert W. Everett, effective Thursday, April 18th, will assume the position. Gunnoe expressed his confidence in Everett, stating he was the most qualified...

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Two Day Schilling Road Northwest Closure

Gwen Rummell Reporting –A Dover township road will be closed for two mornings.Schilling Road NW from the entire length of Old Route 39 to Crooked Run will be closed on April 24th and 25th. During the hours of 7am to 4pm, crews will be on site to perform...

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