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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...
Tuscarawas County TNR Hoping for a Productive 2026
The Trap, Neuter, and Release group says they will continue prevention efforts in 2026, but donations are needed. Tuscarawas TNR has existed for five years, and over that time care services have been provided to over 2,000 cats across the county. Terri Edwards says...
The head of the area’s drug enforcement agency says cocaine is a growing concern in Tuscarawas County. Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Detective Cole Morris is the commander of the LEAD Drug Task Force. In the past two weeks, the Tuscarawas County Grand Jury has indicted...
Students Participate in Mock Trials
The next generation of attorneys are again getting to put their skills on display by simulating real courtroom proceedings. High schoolers are participating in district competition mock trials Friday at the Tuscarawas County courthouse. Juvenile court judge Adam...
Indian Valley Agrees to 3 Year Contract for New Superintendent
New Philadelphia School District Superintendent Amy Wentworth will leave her post at the end of this school year to become the next superintendent of the Indian Valley Local School District. The Indian Valley School Board unanimously approved Wentworth’s hiring...
Officials Fear Waterline Breaks Due to Cold Temps
Local officials say Tuscarawas County has survived this week’s harsh winter weather with relatively few serious emergencies. Now officials are worried about the effects of the sub-zero temperatures that are forecasted to extend into the weekend. Dover Service...
Rising Costs the Reason Behind Twin City Water, Sewer Increase
At a recent council meeting representatives from the Twin City Water Department gave more details on why there is a $3 increase this year. Board member Wally Hines says the increase this year is $1 for water and $2 for sewer. Before the department board takes a vote,...
Potential Vote on New Superintendent at Indian Valley Local School
New Philadelphia School District Superintendent Amy Wentworth appears set to become the new superintendent at Indian Valley Local Schools. Her husband has held that position for 13 years. The Indian Valley Board of Education is meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with a...
38-Year-Old Facing Felony Drug Charges
A traffic stop in Uhrichsville back in October has led to a grand jury indictment for felony cocaine trafficking for a 38-year-old Canton man. Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Ryan Styer says Uhrichsville Police initially stopped Roberto Rodriguez around 8 p.m. on...
Deadline Approaching for Tapestries of Tuscarawas County Submissions
The end of January is the deadline to get submissions in for Tapestries of Tuscarawas County. Dover Library History Librarian Kim Jurkovic is asking resident to contribute through art, photography, or in writing. "Submissions from people who have a story to tell about...
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