LOCAL NEWS
Retired Uhrichsville Fireman Passes Away
Mary Alice Reporting - Uhrichsville Fire lost one of their own on Saturday following a brief illness.Rocky Dryden was a retired firefighter-EMT, having served the city of Uhrichsville for 33 years before stepping down in 2016.Born in 1955, the 69-year-old...
Firefighters Practice Water Rescue Skills
Dover and New Philadelphia firefighters keep practicing so they can respond to emergencies in all types of water rescue situations. Dover fire captain Brooks Ross says their latest joint session involved training in the Tuscarawas River under the Wooster...
Council Approval of Uhrichsville Fire Dept Pay Raises
Uhrichsville leaders are closing a pay gap within the fire department.Council on Thursday unanimously approved 3-dollar hourly raises for captains and full-time firefighters.Mayor Jim Zucal says the boost is well-deserved and follows a similar increase the...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Rush Township
Mary Alice Reporting - The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 33-year-old died following a single-vehicle crash on Saturday.At approximately 11:30pm, Trevor Berndt, of Newcomerstown, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, on...
Officials Cut Ribbon on New Men’s Residential Treatment Center
Mary Alice Reporting - A crowd gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate a ribbon cutting for a new residential treatment center located in Dennison.Stillwater Crossing was designed to provide basic living needs for men in need of counseling, case...
DORA Legislation Moves to Council Consideration
New Philadelphia residents and business owners continue weighing in on the proposed outdoor drinking area for art on the alley and other downtown events.Supporters and opponents alike shared their thoughts Monday evening during a public hearing at city...
School Bus Safety is Key
Mary Alice Reporting - With school districts going back in session, school bus safety is a priority says the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Motorists will need to be aware of the buses but overall increased traffic around school zones and allow for some extra...
SR 39 Sight Distance Project Almost Done
State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek should be open by the end of the week, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.Public Information Officer for District 11 Lauren Borell says recent weather delayed the roadwork’s completion past...
Proclamation Names August as National Recovery Month
Mary Alice Reporting - August is National Recovery Month and local organizations are working to spread the message of hope.The ADAMH’s Board, Empower Tusc, New Philadelphia and Tuscarawas County Health Department’s, and Job and Family Services, attended a...
Tuscarawas Homeless Shelter Speaks Out Following Ban Proposal
The Friends of the Homeless organization is objecting to a proposal under consideration in New Philadelphia.In a statement released last Thursday, board members expressed concern and displeasure over Law Director Marvin Fete’s suggestion that camping be...
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