LOCAL NEWS

Local Alumni Receives “Club of Year” Award

Ohio state graduates in the area are getting recognized for their volunteerism and scholarship fundraising capabilities. Ohio state alumni club of Tuscarawas county president Martha Campbell says the Ohio State University Alumni Association recently named...

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Paint Tusc Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

A proclamation was approved, by the Tuscarawas County Commissioners, ahead of October being breast cancer awareness month.Based upon data from the Tuscarawas County Health Department 2023 cancer profile, an average of 73 new cases of breast cancer and 17...

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Homeless Shelter Reacts to New Phila “Camping” Ban

Local homeless shelter officials are weighing in on the camping ban that’s now in effect in New Philadelphia.Friends of the homeless board president Joe Svancara says they knew city council would be considering legislation to make camping out on city...

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Lantern Tours at Schoenbrunn Village

Historic Schoenbrunn Village is about to open its gates again for visitors to experience the grounds in a different setting.Site manager Tanner Immel says Schoenbrunn is holding its fall lantern tours from 7:30 to 9:30 pm Friday and Saturday night.  Immel...

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Two Vehicles Stolen, Suspect to be Charged

A 31-year-old is awaiting charges following a chain of events where he reportedly stole two vehicles.Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office reports note that they were called on Thursday, at around 1:40pm, regarding a stolen UTV, possibly taken from Coshocton...

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New Phila Gets Grant for Modernization, Dam Removal

A grant from the state’s H2Ohio program will help modernize New Philadelphia’s water treatment plant.Service director Ron McAbier says the nearly 4-million-dollar award will replace the low-head dam off Mill Avenue with an above-ground lift station to...

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COVID Test Distribution Event

Tuscarawas county health department officials are inviting people to swing by their parking lot Thursday to pick up a couple of home COVID test kits. Community relations director Jennifer Demuth says the drive-up distribution event is from 4 to 6 pm at the...

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Alumni Club Hosting Annual Fundraiser

A host of Ohio State Buckeye-themed prizes will be on the hook at Tuscora Park Thursday. That’s when the Ohio State Alumni Club of Tuscarawas County will host its annual drive-up fishing expo.There are no real fish, hooks or bait involved. Instead,...

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Tuscora Park Foundation Reschedules Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

Drought conditions has paused an annual BBQ fundraiser that was going to be held this Sunday.The Tuscora Park Foundation holds the event to raise money for the New Philadelphia park system, this year the proceeds will benefit park rides.The cancellation is...

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New Phila Passes Camping Ban

It’s now a crime to camp out on public property in New Philadelphia. In an emergency vote on Monday evening, city council unanimously approved a new code section making it a misdemeanor offense to sleep outside in the city’s parks; on sidewalks, streets...

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