LOCAL NEWS
Opinions Voiced Over Possible Closure of Claymont’s Intermediate, Middle Buildings
A few community members voiced their opinions regarding the Claymont Board of Education's announcement of wanting to close two buildings.In mid-July, the district announced the consideration of shutting down the intermediate building in Dennison and the...
Indictment Issued on Aggravated Murder, Stalking Charges
The Tuscarawas County Grand Jury has indicted a Uhrichsville man for attempted aggravated murder and other charges a month after authorities say he stalked and shot his ex-girlfriend. 44-year-old Carl Reynolds has been in the Tuscarawas County Jail on a...
Report Sent to Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Following US 250 Crash
State troopers say a service technician working on the tire of a disabled semi along US 250 east was seriously injured as he was struck by a passing flatbed truck that drifted to the right of the road. This happened Tuesday just past where the road splits...
New Philadelphia Spraying After Positive West Nile Mosquitoes
The New Philadelphia Health Department is heading back out to spray for mosquitoes where four more samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.The Ohio Health Department has notified the city about the results from samples collected between July 23rd...
Former Band Director Pleads Guilty, Avoids Jury Trial
A former New Philadelphia High School band assistant has pleaded guilty to sex crimes involving a former student and band member.Brandon Furbay on Tuesday pleaded guilty to two fifth-degree felony counts: “illegal use of a minor or impaired person in...
Serious Injury Crash on US 250, New Philadelphia OSP Investigating
One person was flown to Akron Summa Hospital following a hit and run on US 250. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was called Tuesday just after noon to a report of a pedestrian struck at mile post 12.1 in Goshen Township. According to a release, an investigation...
Applications Open for Miss Clayland Scholarship Pageant
A scholarship program that is a preliminary to the Miss Ohio and Miss America programs is accepting applications.Miss Clayland is held annually at Claymont High School, in Uhrichsville, for contestants between the ages of 18 to 28.Organizer Martha Campbell...
Before Digging Call 811
Enbridge Gas Company officials are using August 11th, or 8-1-1, to promote the number people need to call before starting any digging projects. Enbridge spokesperson Stephanie Moore says calling 8-1-1 two business days before starting any excavation work...
First Tuscarawas County High School Volleyball Preview
The first Tuscarawas County High School Volleyball Preview exceeded expectations Saturday at Crater Stadium in Dover. There were five scrimmage matches played on a portable, rubber floor that was assembled in the middle of the football field. The crowd was...
News Brief: Newcomerstown Valve Replacement, Mosquito Spraying, US 250 Work
~ The Village of Newcomerstown is doing a valve replacement at Nugent Street and Canal Street, on this Tuesday, August 12th from 9am to 1pm.Shut Down List:Canal St. from West St. to Pilling St.Nugent St. from Railroad St. to Canal St.Railroad St. from...
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