LOCAL NEWS
Scams Related to Taxes on the Rise
Tax Day is April 15th but ahead of that scammers are targeting individuals, so officials are reminding folks to be on the lookout for suspicious messages and phone calls. With the company Nomorobo, Matt Mizenko says this year, there are three concerning scam targeting...
Claymont Considers Buildings Options, Schedules Public Session
The Claymont School District is considering options for school consolidations and they want public feedback. At the latest Board of Education's meeting, Superintendent Rentsch listed possible options, two looking at closing the intermediate, one to close the...
New Phila Magistrate Running for Common Pleas Judge
A candidate has been chosen to run in the November general election for Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Judge. The seat opened with the retirement of Elizabeth Thomakos. For the time being, Ryan Styer will serve as judge, stepping away from his role as County...
Akron Man Charged with 5th OVI
An Akron man was taken into custody on February 15th and is now facing his 5th OVI offense. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers from the New Philadelphia Post observed Richard Hahn driving distracted on I-77 at around 1:30am. During the stop, troopers observed signs of...
Grocery Chain Purchases Dover Land at N. Wooster and Ohio Avenue
A new ALDI grocery store could be opening as early as next year after the company purchased nearly 2 acres of land on the city’s north side this week. Mayor Shane Gunnoe says the national retail chain bid $1.025 million for the 1.7-acre property at the southwest...
BCC Hosting Memorial Breakfast Fundraiser
A community breakfast this weekend will once again honor the memory of Buckeye Career Center educator Shannon Wigfield—one of the victims of the 2023 Tusky Valley charter bus tragedy. The second annual Shannon Wigfield Scholarship Breakfast and basket auction will be...
Services Announced for Longtime Dover Pharmacist, Beloved Community Figure
Plans are coming together to fittingly remember Dover pharmacist and community figure Jerry Marlowe, who passed away Sunday at the age of 90. Marlowe was passionate about theater, gourmet cooking, the Tuscarawas Philharmonic, hospice, and other community causes. ...
City of New Philadelphia in a Budget Crunch
City Council must approve the city’s 2026 appropriations by the end of the month. New Philadelphia Auditor Heather Denham on Monday said there is still significant work to do to balance the budget, as departments’ expenditure requests are higher than the city’s...
New Fast-Food Chain Opens on Bluebell Drive
New Philadelphia welcomed a new Chick-fil-A restaurant to Blue Bell Drive Wednesday morning about 24 hours before its scheduled opening. At the ribbon cutting, Councilman Stephen Rippeth read a proclamation as elected officials, school leaders and other community...
TCHD Gets Grant for Limited Free Colon Screen Blood Tests
The Tuscarawas County Health Department is offering free colon screenings by appointment or walk-in on select dates and times. Health Promotion Director Jennifer Demuth says that grant funding from Gaurdant Health is allowing these screenings for adults age 45 and...
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