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Tusky Valley to Show Off New Elementary School

Tusky Valley School District officials are welcoming to community into their new elementary school before the new academic years starts up.  Superintendent Derek Varansky says they’re having a ribbon-cutting ceremony for it Thursday, August 29th at 6:30...

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Biblical Program Possibly Available at New Phila Elementary

Families of fourth graders attending New Philadelphia’s West Elementary may soon have the option to enroll them in a released-time biblical education program.Brian proctor is heading up a committee raising funds to provide voluntary, weekly religious...

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Brush Blaze Prompts Dry Condition Reminder

Firefighters say this week’s weather conditions elevate the risks for fires getting out of control, and for efforts to combat them. Dennison fire Chief Dave McConnell says they responded to a large brush fire near the intersection of Tracy road and State...

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New Phila Continues Zoning Code Talks, Public Meeting Set

The city of New Philadelphia is ready to get the public involved again in the process of updating its zoning laws. Mayor Joel Day says the city’s planning commission is recommending that city council adopt the new zoning code written by Wendy Moeller of...

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Ribbon Cut at Tappan Lake Park Welcome Center

Mary Alice Reporting - The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District celebrated the opening of their new welcome center at Tappan Lake.The ribbon cutting on Friday showcased the milestone that will invite visitors to enjoy the park’s atmosphere and outdoor...

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Charges Filed Following Man with a Gun Report

Tuscarawas County’s sheriff is sharing more details about his deputies’ response to a wedding reception where they arrested an allegedly intoxicated and confrontational man with a gun.This was at enchanted acres on Midvale Mine Road southeast in Union...

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Retired Uhrichsville Fireman Passes Away

Mary Alice Reporting - Uhrichsville Fire lost one of their own on Saturday following a brief illness.Rocky Dryden was a retired firefighter-EMT, having served the city of Uhrichsville for 33 years before stepping down in 2016.Born in 1955, the 69-year-old...

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Firefighters Practice Water Rescue Skills

Dover and New Philadelphia firefighters keep practicing so they can respond to emergencies in all types of water rescue situations. Dover fire captain Brooks Ross says their latest joint session involved training in the Tuscarawas River under the Wooster...

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Council Approval of Uhrichsville Fire Dept Pay Raises

Uhrichsville leaders are closing a pay gap within the fire department.Council on Thursday unanimously approved 3-dollar hourly raises for captains and full-time firefighters.Mayor Jim Zucal says the boost is well-deserved and follows a similar increase the...

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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Rush Township

Mary Alice Reporting - The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 33-year-old died following a single-vehicle crash on Saturday.At approximately 11:30pm, Trevor Berndt, of Newcomerstown, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, on...

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