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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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OMEGA Headquarters Moving to New Philadelphia

The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association is relocating its headquarters to New Philadelphia, a move local officials say will place the regional planning agency at the center of its 10‑county service area.OMEGA’s board voted this week to move the...

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