LOCAL NEWS

Learn About History with Tuscarawas County CVB Timeline

Residents are encouraged to stop by the Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitor's Bureau to see a history display. Executive Director Dee Grossman says the three panels highlight past event in Tuscarawas County and other key moments. "If it weren't for Tuscarawas...

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Dover Hires New Athletic Director

The athletic director at West Holmes High School is turning in his red, white and royal blue Knights gear for Dover’s crimson and gray.  The Dover Board of Education is expected to approve Adam Brately as the district’s new athletic director on Monday.  Brately has...

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Minor Grill Fire at Dover’s Blazin’ Burgers

Blazin’ Burgers in Dover will remain closed temporarily for minor repairs following a small kitchen fire Tuesday afternoon, according to the restaurant and local firefighters. In a social media post, operators of Blazin’ Burgers said a suspected gas leak caused a...

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Two Dover Employees Commended for Life Saving Efforts

Dover’s mayor is crediting two city employees with saving the life of a coworker.  Mayor Shane Gunnoe says general services employees Jon Ladrach and Brody Ferrell were fueling their vehicles on January 22nd when co-worker Aiden Barrett slipped on some ice and was...

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GoFundMe Established to Help After Dundee Blaze

A GoFundMe account has been set up to raise money for the couple who lost everything in a house fire in Dundee Monday morning.  Family members say Larry Phillabaum and Erin Walton are awake and recovering at a Cleveland medical center after escaping the fire by...

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Tuscarawas County Judge Retires After 27 Years

Recently retired Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge Elizabeth Thomakos says her successor has a challenging job ahead.  Thomakos retired last week after 27 years on the bench to dedicate more time to family and other pursuits. She is proud of her time,...

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Dover Man Citied for Hitting Emergency Vehicle

A Dover fire vehicle was involved in a crash about 100 feet from the station while responding to an emergency call Friday morning. Nobody was hurt.  State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clinton Armstrong says the fire chief’s truck – a 2005 Ford F-350 – driven by Captain Mike...

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Two Injured in Dundee House Fire

Two people suffered potentially life-threatening injuries early Monday morning after jumping from a porch roof to escape a house fire in Dundee, according to Wayne Township firefighters. Fire Chief Josh Yoder said the victims were forced to jump approximately 10 feet...

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New Philadelphia School Looking for Next Superintendent

The New Philadelphia School Board is entering the early stages of planning for the district’s superintendent transition. Superintendent Amy Wentworth submitted her resignation last week as she was given a 3-year contract to become superintendent at Indian Valley, her...

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