A Dover fire vehicle was involved in a crash about 100 feet from the station while responding to an emergency call Friday morning. Nobody was hurt.  State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clinton Armstrong says the fire chief’s truck – a 2005 Ford F-350 – driven by Captain Mike...

Two people suffered potentially life-threatening injuries early Monday morning after jumping from a porch roof to escape a house fire in Dundee, according to Wayne Township firefighters. Fire Chief Josh Yoder said the victims were forced to jump approximately 10 feet...

Tuscora Park is moving closer to welcoming a new inclusive playground, thanks to the dedication of New Philadelphia teacher Preston Cornell.   Cornell, who was inspired by a desire to honor her late mother, identified a need for accessible play equipment and turned...

The New Philadelphia School Board is entering the early stages of planning for the district’s superintendent transition. Superintendent Amy Wentworth submitted her resignation last week as she was given a 3-year contract to become superintendent at Indian Valley, her...

The Trap, Neuter, and Release group says they will continue prevention efforts in 2026, but donations are needed. Tuscarawas TNR has existed for five years, and over that time care services have been provided to over 2,000 cats across the county. Terri Edwards says...

The head of the area’s drug enforcement agency says cocaine is a growing concern in Tuscarawas County. Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Detective Cole Morris is the commander of the LEAD Drug Task Force. In the past two weeks, the Tuscarawas County Grand Jury has indicted...

The next generation of attorneys are again getting to put their skills on display by simulating real courtroom proceedings.   High schoolers are participating in district competition mock trials Friday at the Tuscarawas County courthouse.   Juvenile court judge Adam...

New Philadelphia School District Superintendent Amy Wentworth will leave her post at the end of this school year to become the next superintendent of the Indian Valley Local School District. The Indian Valley School Board unanimously approved Wentworth’s hiring...

Local officials say Tuscarawas County has survived this week’s harsh winter weather with relatively few serious emergencies. Now officials are worried about the effects of the sub-zero temperatures that are forecasted to extend into the weekend.  Dover Service...

At a recent council meeting representatives from the Twin City Water Department gave more details on why there is a $3 increase this year. Board member Wally Hines says the increase this year is $1 for water and $2 for sewer. Before the department board takes a vote,...