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New Philadelphia Police Nab Merchandise Thieves

Police say they will present their case to the grand jury Wednesday after they caught two people red-handed trying to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise from Kohl’s.New Philadelphia Police Officer Kurt Olson says the attempted theft took place on...

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Improperly Marked Gas Line Struck

Dover firefighters say they were called to stand by after a tree service company accidentally ruptured a gas line outside a house due to improper markings.  It happened in the 100 block of east 11th street at about 6 pm Monday. Fire captain Joe Minocchi...

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More Participation Needed in Community Survey

Tuscarawas county health officials need more participation for their community health needs assessment before time expires. The Healthy Tusc collaborative hosts the online survey once every three years. Chair Jennifer Demuth says the data from the survey...

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Puppies Poisoned and Dumped Near Beach City

The Tuscarawas County Dog Pound reports somebody poisoned four dogs and left them to die horrible deaths in the woods near Beach City.Facility and Adoption Specialist Beth Lewis says the dog warden, responding to a call on Friday morning, found three of...

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Tuscora Park Holds “Name the Train” Contest

Community members have the chance to name the new train at Tuscora Park.The New Philadelphia Rotary Club is accepting entries for its “Name the Train” contest through Thursday and will announce the winner the following Sunday July 28th. Not only does the...

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Recreational Marijuana Prohibited in Uhrichsville

Mary Alice Reporting -  The recreational use of marijuana is now prohibited within City of Uhrichsville limits. Council also voted on a few other matters. Among two separate ordinances up for vote, 12-24 prohibits the adult use of cannabis operations,...

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IV Educator Named Teacher of Year

The state board of education has named an Indian Valley educator as the area’s teacher of the yearThe recognition also has the opportunity to go on to hold the title for the entire state. High school social studies teacher Aaron Davis has been selected as...

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Inaugural Ohio Trails Gathering at Camp Tuscazoar

Mary Alice Reporting –An event to celebrate non-motorized trails will be held this Saturday.The inaugural Ohio Trails Gathering will be at Camp Tuscazoar, from 10am to 4pm, with representatives on hand from the camp foundation, the American Canoe...

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New Phila Considering US Supreme Court Decision

Discussions are beginning in New Philadelphia about criminalizing certain aspects of homelessness following a U.S. Supreme Court decision.Law director Marvin Fete shared the news during last Monday’s city council meeting, saying communities can now fine...

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