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Tuscarawas Coroner’s Office Identifies Body Found in Tuscarawas River
The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found in the Tuscarawas River Monday afternoon as 29-year-old Jacob Holbrook. The coroner’s report on the cause of death is still pending. It says Holbrook was homeless and from the New Philadelphia...
Charges Pending for Sugarcreek Man Hurt in ATV Crash
State Highway Patrol troopers say a Sugarcreek man was hospitalized in Akron after crashing an ATV north of the village on Sunday. New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Jennifer Makris says the 57-year-old man lost control as he was turning right from Copperhead Road Northwest...
Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Dead Body Found in Tuscarawas River
New Philadelphia firefighters pulled a dead body from the Tuscarawas River Monday afternoon. We talked to Tuscarawas County Sheriff detective Adam Fisher shortly after rescue workers brought the body to shore near the dock by the Waterworks ball fields shortly after...
24-Year-Old Sentenced for Providing Drugs to Teenager
An accused drug dealer will spend five to seven and a half years in prison for providing the drugs that contributed to the overdose death of a New Philadelphia teen. 24-year-old Thomas Ritchie in May pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and drug charges related...
Dennison Resident, Council Voice Concerns Over Reckless E-Scooter Riders
The Village of Dennison is hoping to raise awareness and get parents more active in educating youth on operating an e-scooter or bicycle. The topic of youth riding dangerously on the transportation is being talked about by council following a concerned citizen...
Cawley Sentenced for Setting a Home on Fire
The evicted trailer park resident who returned to burn down his former home and the one next to it will spend three to four and half years in jail. 24-year-old Chance Cawley in October set fire to a vacant mobile home in the 300 block of 11th Street NW. The flames...
Trumpet in the Land Opens 57th Season
The 57th production of Trumpet in the Land opens on this Friday. General Manager Margaret Bonamico says the show depicts the story of Schoenbrunn Village. "It's about the founding of Schoenbrunn and the massacre at Gnadenhutten at the hands of Colonel David...
July Sentencing Schedule for Two Unrelated Drug Cases
A pair of accused cocaine dealers pleaded guilty to felonies in Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court this month. 27-year-old Cullen Brogan of Dover was initially indicted in January on five counts, including a first-degree felony possession of cocaine charge. ...
Waterford Players Perform this Weekend at Dennison Village Hall
Dennison officials are hoping by changing a room name it will spark more interest as they prepare to host a performance. Several years ago, administration cleaned out the top floor of Village Hall, and it has since been turned into an open room with a stage. Mayor...
Miss Clayland Wins Preliminary Scholarship, Tuscarawas Library Hosting Property Tax Discussion
~ The Miss Ohio competition is currently underway in Ashland, and Miss Clayland, Lucabella LaEace, won the preliminary night Lifestyle & Fitness portion. She received a $500 scholarship. This is her third time winning the preliminary award at Miss Ohio. Winning...
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