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Ohio’s Issue 1 Ignites Impassioned Arguments on Both Sides
ONC reporting - Since 1912, Ohioans have been able to change the state constitution with just over 50 percent of the vote. Passage of Issue 1 on the ballot Aug. 8 would increase the threshold to 60 percent.Supporters of Issue 1 think Ohio's constitution...
Tusc Against Trafficking Ramps Up Awareness
Mary Alice Reporting –Ahead of a large event happening in Stark County this weekend, the Tusc Against Trafficking group has increased signage highlight signs and a hotline number.Any bigger event typically increases trafficking activity and sexual violence...
Polls: Ohioans Skeptical More Fracking Would Bring Benefits
ONC reporting - At a time when Ohio state lawmakers are pushing to expand fracking on public lands, polling in recent years finds most residents are either strongly opposed, somewhat opposed, or unsure about fracking as a means of natural gas...
Local First Responder Agencies Receive Retention Funds
Nick McWilliams reporting – Approximately $35 million in retention incentives will be given out to 309 agencies in Ohio to help keep first responders.Those grants come from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office, and are set to benefit over 10,000 law...
News Brief: Quaker Golden Passes, 14th Rock-N-Run, StoryWalk at Community Park
Mary Alice Reporting – ~ Golden Quaker Passes are available for new pick-up or renewal. Seniors, age 65 years and older, or disabled retirees living within the New Philadelphia School District are eligible to a free general admission pass to at-home...
New Phila K9 Fund In Need of Donations
Mary Alice Reporting – The New Philadelphia Police Department is asking for community support after one of their funds saw a drastic, unforeseen depletion.There was an unexpected departure of a K9 handler and his partner, which created the need to swiftly...
Large Bellstores Expansion Planned for McCauley Drive
Nick McWilliams reporting – Work is planned for the coming months on an expansion of the existing Bellstores location on McCauley Drive in Uhrichsville.Recently, Mayor Mark Haney discussed the need to vacate the alley that runs behind the current location...
Market Holds Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Gwen Rummell Reporting –The Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market will host a Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover.The event will take place on Wednesday, August 9th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.The community is invited to come...
New Staff Lieutenant at OSP Cambridge District
Nick McWilliams reporting – A new staff lieutenant has been named for the Ohio State Highway Patrol Cambridge District.That district, which includes the New Philadelphia Post, will now have a new assistant district commander in Lieutenant Scott...
Senator Supports Locally Grown Food
Mary Alice Reporting –Supporting Ohio farmers in growing their business is the mission of the bipartisan Local Farms and Food Act.It’s sponsored by United States Senator Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s democratic representative, and it aims to make it easier for...
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