Mary Alice Reporting –Seven local communities have been approved for funding for public drinking water distribution system equipment.Ohio’s Governor and the Ohio EPA announced 250 communities were awarded $2.2 million through the H2Ohio program.Grants...

Mary Alice Reporting –An annual event will be held in Dover’s downtown area and will include rides, food trucks, and a parade.The 2024 Canal Dover Festival, going into its 43rd year, is hosted by the Dover Exchange Club to celebrate the kickoff to...

Mary Alice Reporting –Local schools say they already have cell phone policies in place but are looking forward to seeing a state issued model for any reforms.Governor Mike DeWine recently signed House Bill 250 which will require schools to adopt cell phone...

Mary Alice Reporting –The Village of Dennison is providing advance notice to motorists and residents as paving begins on N. 2nd Street.The Thursday start date, at 7am, will see the contractor out on N. 2nd, from Sumner Street to the south side of the High...

Mary Alice Reporting –A Tuesday fire that had multiple responding units was in a storage building and a second alarm was called due to the building size.At around 5:30pm, Central Dispatched advised Sugarcreek Fire and Rescue of the blaze at Belden Brick...

Gwen Rummell Reporting –Motorists are encouraged to drive safe during the Memorial Day holiday travel period.AAA is projecting that 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more. Weekend drivers should expect similar gas prices as last year when the...

Gwen Rummell Reporting –Three local communities are set to receive funding to help their drug task forces combat illegal drug activity.Grant money from the 2024 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund can be used to investigate drug trafficking organizations,...

Mary Alice Reporting –An over $700,000 grant will provide needed revitalization to Newcomerstown and the placement of a rail spur.Village Mayor Pat Cadle explains that the grant is for two parts, with a separate one to redo sidewalks.The initial phase will...

Mary Alice Reporting –The base of a parade float has been renovated by Buckeye Career Center students.The project was for members of the Newcomerstown Veterans Honor Guard and their wagon is now ready for parades and other special events.The former...

Mary Alice Reporting –Described as a Servant Leader, Shawn Miller has been selected to serve as the new principal at Ridgewood Middle School.Miller’s career spans 23 years at Tusky Valley and Strasburg school districts, play pivotal roles in teaching...