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New Phila Probation Staff Collecting Relief Supplies

New Philadelphia municipal court staff are continuing to collect cold weather gear and other essentials for those impacted by hurricane Helene.Today is the second and final day of the court’s supply drive for residents of Asheville, North Carolina and...

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Winner Announced for 2024 Nussdorfer Award

There’s a new Woman of the Year following a celebration recognizing the “Fab Five” finalist of the Lucille Nussdorfer Award.The winner was Nancy Schoenbaum.“Thank you and thank you to all the ladies who have been nominated. I don’t feel worthy of being up...

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House Leveled Following Fire

Dennison firefighters say crews had to flatten a vacant house after it went up in flames Wednesday. Chief Dave McConnell says this fire in the 46-hundred block of Gatchell Road southeast, in Mill Township, was reported just before noon.  “When they got...

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Mayor Provides Quadrant Design Update

Design work is progressing for a multi-million-dollar improvement project in downtown New Philadelphia.During his report to council on Monday, Mayor Joel Day gave an update on the plan to use grant money to renovate three quadrants of the square. He says...

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New Phila Man Arrested in Statewide Trafficking Sting

Over a 130 people were arrested in a statewide human trafficking sting and among them was a Tuscarawas County man.Following Ohio’s new hotline (844-END-OHHT) being activated, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost noted, in a video recap, Operation END-OHHT...

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No Problems at NP’s First DORA Allowed Event

Alcohol is now allowed in designated cups during certain events in downtown New Philadelphia.Sunday’s installment of Art on the Alley was the first to take place in the city’s newly established designated outdoor refreshment area.Mayor Joel Day was asked...

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Grant Ends for Yard Waste Program

A yard waste site in the Village of Dennison will remain but if there are budgeting complications, it will close.Grant money has been used to keep the location open but those dollars have now stopped. Mayor Greg DiDonato says the program is widely popular...

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Contributions Still Being Collected after Hurricane Impact

There are more opportunities to contribute to relief efforts to victims of hurricane Helene and Milton.New Philadelphia Municipal Court has another supply drive Friday from 8 am to 6 pm at the former New Philadelphia fire station next to the police...

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Voting Machine Testing to Occur

We’re now three weeks away from November’s general election.At the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Office, voting machine testing is scheduled for this Tuesday and Wednesday.Director Gail Garbrandt says it's required before every election and open to...

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Ridgewood Athletics Wins $5k in Contest

Social media support was needed from the Ridgewood community as the school’s athletics department worked to win money.They entered a competition through T-Mobile which required posting on social media, explains Athletic Director Jesse Smolder.“It’s to help...

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