LOCAL NEWS
Fatal Crashes Increase in Tuscarawas County
Statistics are showing it’s been a more dangerous year on the roads in Tuscarawas County so far in 2024. Online data from the state patrol indicates there have been 10 fatal crashes in Tuscarawas County this year, nine more than at this time a year ago,...
Clerk Position Opening at Tuscarawas Elections Office
Mary Alice Reporting -With a pending retirement, the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Office is seeking applications to fill a clerk position.The person would be an employee of the county but the Elections Office has its own board.Director Gail...
September is Sign-up for a Library Card Month
The Tuscarawas County Public Library is using national library card sign-up month in September to remind everyone they’re now fine-free.Director Michele Ramsell says they promote that there’s no shame at the library, like when it comes to overdue...
Pedestrian Struck, Driver Flees Scene
Mary Alice Reporting –The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an incident involving a pedestrian being hit by a pick-up truck and the driver fleeing the scene.On Friday, at about 3:50pm, a caller told dispatch that a man was down on Geottge...
Tuscarawas United Way Hosting Pickball Fundraiser
A 2nd annual Pickleball Tournament will be held this Monday with games beginning at 8am.In 2023, over $9,000 was raised, and the fundraiser benefits the United Way of Tuscarawas County with registration at $40 per person. Community Resource Coordinator...
Arrest Warrants Obtained Following Alcohol Fueled Assault
Mary Alice Reporting - A New Philadelphia man sustained injures, on Tuesday, August 20th, after being assaulted by a group of men. The City’s police department issued a release indicating they, along with fire paramedics, had responded at 4:15pm to a home...
Malvern Man Arrested Following Pursuit
Following a female reporting she had been assaulted, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded on Thursday just before 9am.While talking with her, she said the aggressor was 36-year-old Thomas Snyder, of Malvern, who was observed passing at a high rate of...
New Phila DORA Application Goes for State Review
New Philadelphia mayor Joel Day can now submit the city’s application for a designated outdoor drinking area downtown.During Monday’s council meeting, members voted 6-to-1 to authorize the paperwork, which now heads to the Ohio department of commerce. The...
Stephenson Stepping Down as Common Pleas Court Admin
The lawyer who has overseen Tuscarawas County’s Court of Common Pleas for more than two decades is passing the torch.Court administrator Elizabeth Stephenson is retiring from that role after Friday but plans to continue utilizing her legal expertise in...
Symposium to Discuss the Good and Bad of Marijuana
Mary Alice Reporting - Following recreational sales opening in Ohio, Empower Tusc is bringing in local and national speakers to talk about cannabis.Empower Tusc Coordinator Jodi Salvo says the goal for Friday’s (August 30th) symposium is to have balanced...
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