LOCAL NEWS

Newcomerstown Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash

The State Highway Patrol Cambridge Post says a Newcomerstown man died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on i-77 north just past the Kimbolton exit in Guernsey County.  Post Commander Lt. Todd Henry says the victim, 63-year-old old Christopher...

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Storage Building, Contents Lost in Tuesday Blaze

Sherrodsville Fire was dispatched to Roxford Church Road at 4:30pm for a blaze and requested aid from Uhrichsville, Warrick, Dellroy, and Dennison departments.Chief Dave McConnell says Dennison's engine was first to arrive."[We got] called for mutual aid...

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Lyme Disease Cases Not Slowing in Tuscarawas County

Another rise in Lyme disease cases has the Tuscarawas County Health Department telling us to take precautions against tick bites and seek treatment options early if experiencing any symptoms.Director of health promotion & community relations Jennifer...

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Pet Safety Reminder as Humidity Returns

Officials say ensuring pets stay cool is key as the heat intensifies toward the end of this week.Hot and humid conditions are expected, especially Thursday and Friday, when heat indexes potentially range from 95 to 100.Dr. Michael Bailey, Past President of...

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Hydrogen Sulfide Concerns Being Monitored

Two areas of Hydrogen Sulfide concerns are being reported by the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Hydrogen sulfide is when sulfates are converted through microbial activity in the bottom layer of the lake. This normal summer...

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Tuscarawas Library Levy Replacement on for November Ballot

 The Tuscarawas County Library is going to the voters, as libraries are feeling the strains of funding cuts and increased expenses.The local public library currently has two levies in place: a 0.5 from 2008 and a 1-mill approved in 2014.Director Michelle...

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Bob Everett Recipient of Steve Young Award

The safety director for the city of Dover and Buckeye Career Center is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police.Bob Everett was president of the local FOP Tuscora Lodge Number 4 for close to 30 years. Ohio FOP...

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New Philadelphia Starbucks Closed After Car Collision

A car crashed through the front doors of the New Philadelphia Starbucks at around 9:45 Monday morning.Nobody was hurt and the building was not structurally damaged. New Philadelphia Police said it was an accident, and the driver of the sedan likely put the...

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ADAMH’s Board Expresses Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts

The Alcohol, Drug, Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board of Tuscarawas and Carroll counties says they have concerns over federal cuts to Medicaid.Federal funding accounts for 74% of total Medicaid spending in Ohio, according to a May 2025...

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