LOCAL NEWS
Prison Sentence Set in Robbery, Grand Theft Case
A Tuscarawas County robbery suspect who was on the run for five years will serve four years in prison for stealing a car and a gun back in June 2020. 35-year-old Nicholas Bosna in February pleaded guilty to robbery, grand theft of a motor vehicle, grand theft of a...
Former Uhrichsville Mayor Pleads to Lesser Charges
Former Uhrichsville Mayor Mark Haney has pleaded guilty to reduced charges after he was accused of theft in office and tampering with records last year. Attorneys reached a plea agreement Monday where Haney pleaded guilty to theft, a fifth-degree felony, and...
Claymont to Close Intermediate Building in Consolidation Decision
The Claymont Intermediate building will close at the end of the current school term. Board member Solomon Peters asked for a motion to close the Dennison building and move 8th grade to the high school, 4th and 5th to the middle school, and 3rd grade to the elementary...
Meet the Candidates March 31st Event at 7pm
A Tuesday event invites members of the public to learn about democrat candidates on the May primary ballot. Tuscarawas County Young Dems President Genaro DeMonte says they are excited to offer this meeting at Kent State Tuscarawas Founder's Hall. "We called it a town...
Dover Police Officer Resigns Before Being Terminated
An investigation into allegations of misconduct, including intoxication on duty, has led to the resignation of a longtime Dover Police Officer. A press release from the city says Officer Ryan Porter resigned last week after being threatened with termination. Safety...
Law Enforcement Encourages Motorcyclists to Wear Helmets
Tuscarawas County’s Sheriff is imploring motorcycle riders to wear their helmets after a pair of fatal crashes with 24 hours of each on the first two days of spring. A 38-year-old Strasburg woman was killed on March 20 when the motorcycle she was operating crashed...
Pinwheels to go Back Up on Tuscarawas County Courthouse Steps
Community leaders are shining a light on child safety as April marks Child Abuse Awareness Month. Noah’s Hope Child Advocacy Center has placed 1,500 blue pinwheels on the steps of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse — each one representing a child reportedly abused or...
Tuscarawas United Way Seeking Volunteers for Day of Caring
United Way of Tuscarawas County is gearing up for its annual Day of Caring, and this year it falls on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd. Events Manager Hannah Hartman says volunteer teams will head out from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to tackle spring clean-up projects at...
Twin City Chamber Presents Annual Awards
Members of the community were celebrated Wednesday evening during the annual Twin City Chamber of Commerce banquet. Nominees were submitted for six categories, and they were officially named and presented with an award plaque. Among the announcements was First Federal...
Tuscarawas County Leading Lady Recipients Announced
Forty distinguished women have joined the ranks of Tuscarawas County’s Leading Ladies. Three local organizations have celebrated Women’s History Month for the past four years by recognizing 40 women who are community leaders.This year that group includes...
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