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Programs help cut OH veteran homeless rate nearly in half

ONC Reporting - Advocates for the homeless in Ohio say effective and well-funded federal programs have helped cut the number of homeless veterans nearly in half over the past decade.Federal agencies with a “housing first approach” have prioritized getting...

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Tusky Valley Superintendent Offers Community Message

Mary Alice Reporting –The Tuscarawas Valley Local School District has made the decision to not have classes the week of November 20th.In a community video message, Superintendent Derek Varansky extended his gratitude to the community members and businesses...

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Scarf Project for 2023 Successful

Mary Alice Reporting –For another year the local scarf project helped distributed scarves, hats, and gloves to those in-need.The November event hosted over 2,000 items available, at no charge and no question.Founder Toni Kaltenbaugh said the distribution...

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Christkindlmarket Coming to Uhrichsville

Mary Alice Reporting –A German and European tradition is making its way to the City of Uhrichsville on Saturday.The Christkindlmarket is an outdoor market know for vendors and holiday cheer.The inaugural event will be held on E. 3rd Street, from noon until...

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Tuscarawas County Public Library Revamps MakerSpaces

Gwen Rummell Reporting –The Tuscarawas County Public Library System has added new equipment to its MakerSpaces in various branches.The new additions include a Cricut Maker 3, a sublimation printer, and a 5-in-1 Heat Press. The MakerSpaces are...

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Organizations Unite to Create New Trail Segment

Gwen Rummell Reporting –Buckeye Trail Association (BTA), Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), Student Conservation Association (SCA), and American Conservation Experience (ACE) have teamed up to create a new off-road trail segment of the...

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Road Closing for Culvert Replacement in Rush Township

Gwen Rummell Reporting –A road in Rush Township will be closed for the morning.The area affected is Watson Creek Road about half a mile east of Ripley Road. The reason for closing is a culvert replacement.On November 17th, from the hours of 8 am to 3 pm,...

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New Phila Christmas Lights Ceremony Friday

Residents from New Philadelphia and beyond are invited to a Friday Christmas lights gathering at 6:45 p.m.Following a revamp of some of the downtown area's Christmas decorations, Mayor Joel Day says that the city wants to celebrate the holiday season with...

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Winter Surge Expected for Flu, RSV Cases

Mary Alice Reporting –The Ohio Department of Health hosted a Thursday conference, updating the community on the current virus cases seen in the state.Vaccines remain the forefront to help prevent individuals from contracting serious cases of common...

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Studies Find Thanksgiving Costs Down in 2023

Recent data compiled by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows a drop in the cost of putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table.Consumers are reporting lower costs on common staples of holiday dinner, including turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin...

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