LOCAL NEWS

Area Road Construction Updates

Nick McWilliams reporting - Starting off a new week, more road work will begin by the Ohio Department of Transportation.For District 11, a project just to the east of Millersburg to replace a culvert will start on June 5th. That work is on State Route 39...

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State Awards Funding, Carroll County on the List

A neighboring county has received state funding for the purpose of repairing, replacing, or demolish aging bridges.Funding is from the Municipal Bridge Program, through the Ohio Department of Transportation, and nearly $28 million has been dedicated for...

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Fiber Arts Festival Returns to Uhrichsville

Mary Alice Reporting – This Sunday a section of roadway near downtown Uhrichsville will be closed to allow for a six-hour festival.It’s the 2nd annual Fiber Arts Festival hosted by the Pindrop Shop and will be located on 3rd Street, between Water and Main...

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Audio Tours Now Available at Zoar

Mary Alice Reporting – A collaboration has brought a new experience for Historic Zoar Village.They partnered with Kent State University students on a new audio tour that is now available on Spotify, a free digital streaming service.The audio tours were...

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Mobile Home Heavily Damaged by Fire Thursday

Nick McWilliams reporting – A mobile home in New Philadelphia suffered damage as the result of a midday fire Thursday.The New Philadelphia Fire Department was toned out around 11:35 a.m. for a burn complaint due to smoke being seen in the area, which was...

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Ohio, Local Groups Working to Address Rising Suicide Rate

Nick McWilliams reporting - The latest report from the Ohio Department of Health reflected a rise in suicides in 2021, following a two-year decline. The Suicide Demographics and Trends 2021 report reflected an eight-percent increase, which was still below...

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Limit Mosquito Populations Around the Home

Mary Alice Reporting – Summertime also brings about mosquitos and the Tuscarawas County Health Department is offering a few prevention tips.Director of Environmental Health Mike Kopko says that mitigation is an important role in keeping the population...

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Dover-Zoar Road Closing Begins

Nick McWilliams reporting - The closure of Dover Zoar Road in Dover Township officially begins on Thursday.The closure is just under five miles outside of the city of Dover, at the intersection of Schneider's Crossing Road and Froman Hill Road.The...

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Appointment Needed for Waste Collection Event

Mary Alice Reporting – Residents have a chance to get rid of hazardous waste during a collection event happening this Saturday.The Tuscarawas County Health Department is partnering with the Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Recycling District to host the event from...

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