ONC Reporting - The nation’s plastic industry emitted nearly 63 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, according to a new report.The plastics industry is releasing illegal pollution, but rarely faces discipline for environmental permit...

Mary Alice Reporting –Over 4,000 birds were checked for opening weekend of Ohio’s spring turkey season.The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife notes that compared to 2023, almost 300 more birds were harvested for opening weekend.The...

Mary Alice Reporting –The retirement of a long-time city employee was recognized at Monday’s council meeting in the City of New Philadelphia.Within his report, Mayor Joel Day stated that, following a 52-year career, Rod Miller is retiring on April...

Gwen Rummell Reporting –A ribbon cutting and open house was held Tuesday for a new daycare center in New Towne Mall.Flourish by Newsymom is a state-licensed space for children 18 months to 5 years old staffed with qualified professionals. The center can...

Gwen Rummell Reporting –Dover Mayor Shane Gunnoe announced the city’s new Director of Public Safety.Robert W. Everett, effective Thursday, April 18th, will assume the position. Gunnoe expressed his confidence in Everett, stating he was the most qualified...

Gwen Rummell Reporting –A Dover township road will be closed for two mornings.Schilling Road NW from the entire length of Old Route 39 to Crooked Run will be closed on April 24th and 25th. During the hours of 7am to 4pm, crews will be on site to perform...

Mary Alice Reporting –A congressman spoke to community members during a Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce luncheon.Troy Balderson, US Congressman for Ohio’s 12th District, spoke to local leaders Monday on various topics happing within congress but also...

Mary Alice Reporting –Conversations are still ongoing and union members remain on strike a week after their contract ended.Gradall Industries Local 1285 District 54 workers started their strike on Monday, April 15th, at midnight, which is when their three...

Nick McWilliams Reporting - With Issue 2 authorizing the sale and possession of recreational marijuana in Ohio, New Philadelphia legislators are taking their own legislative action.Prior to Monday night's council meeting, the city's Zoning and Annexation...

Mary Alice Reporting –Following recommendations, administrative contracts were approved for the Claymont City School District.At the latest meeting, three contracts were agreed upon beginning August 1st through July 31, 2027.Superintendent Brian Rentsch...