LOCAL NEWS

Gas Leak Repaired in Dennison

A gas leak that caused evacuations in a five-block radius in Dennison has since been repaired.Work continued throughout Tuesday morning and into the afternoon to repair a major gas leak in downtown Dennison. Fire chief Dave McConnell says a line in front...

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Shots Fired in Uhrichsville, Two Arrested

Two individuals, an adult and juvenile, are in custody following a shots fired call in the City of Uhrichsville.A release indicates that on Saturday, a few minutes after midnight, Tuscarawas County Sheriff Deputies were asked to be on the lookout for a...

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Drought Continues, OFB Pushing for Farm Bill

For the first time in the history of the U.S Drought Monitor, some parts of Ohio are experiencing Exceptional Drought conditions, with a quarter of the state considered to be having an Extreme Drought.Twenty-two counties have been declared as natural...

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Dog Left, Circumstances Still Unknown

The Tuscarawas County Dog Pound has had no success in turning to social media to learn the origins of a dog found abandoned in an alley behind south Broadway in New Philadelphia a week ago Sunday.Facility and adoption specialist Beth Lewis says they...

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Kent Tusc Hosting Scholarship Fundraiser

Dog owners can take their four-legged friends for a walk or run at the Kent State Tuscarawas campus Saturday to support scholarships for KSU Tusc students.The Flash Dash 5K and half-mile fun run starts at 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 9 a.m. It’s...

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Dover Officer Honored Following Life Saving Measures

A Dover police officer was honored Tuesday by the mayor, the community, and the man who says he owes his life to the officer.Patrolman Ryan Porter received an official commendation from Mayor Shane Gunnoe and other city officials for performing life-saving...

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Weekly Film Festival Back in Tuscarawas County

The Tuscarawas Valley Film Festival starts up for another season Thursday night at the Quaker Cinema in New Philadelphia. Quaker owner Mike Ernest says it will feature two independent movies each Thursday through September, except for the final week when...

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BCC Hosting Biddy Race

Buckeye career center is welcoming young runners there on this Thursday (September 5th) to compete and see all what the school has to offer.Public Relations Coordinator Shyanne Carroll says the career center is hosting its annual free biddy cross country...

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Suspect Named in Felonious Assault

The suspect accused of ramming his pickup truck into a man on a bike Friday just outside New Philadelphia has been named. 23-year-old Quintin Sarver has initially been jailed on a felonious assault charge.Tuscarawas county sheriff Orvis Campbell says he...

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Grand Jury Issues Indictment for 27-Year-Old

A 27-year-old Uhrichsville man has now been indicted for attempted murder for a shooting that took place in New Philadelphia at the end of June.The Tuscarawas County Grand Jury has indicted Chance Swaney on eight counts, including attempted murder, a...

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