LOCAL NEWS

No One Found in Water Rescue Call

Mary Alice Reporting - First responders were on scene Monday evening, for about three hours, following a call about a man going into the water.Dover Fire Captain Joe Minocchi says that they had different reports of people seeing the young man go into the...

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OSP New Philadelphia Reports Relatively Quite Holiday

The State Highway Patrol is reporting a relatively safe Fourth of July holiday weekend on the roads locally.New Philadelphia Post Commander Lt. Johnnie Maier says there were a handful of OVI arrests and a handful of crashes.“We didn’t encounter anything...

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7-year-old Treated for Ricochet Bullet Injury

Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s officials say a seven-year-old Wayne Township boy is home recovering following a shooting incident Friday.Sheriff Orvis Campbell says the boy was hit in the chest by a bullet that had ricocheted when his father was shooting a 9...

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SR 39 Detour Planned Due to Road Improvement

Mary Alice Reporting -Safety improvement project to impact State Route 39 traffic, at Kimble Landfill, starting on Monday, July 8th.This stretch of roadway, between Red Hill Road and the businesses’ entrance, is heavily traveled and a detour may cause a...

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New Philadelphia Chase Ends with Crash, Suspect Arrested

Mary Alice Reporting -A suspect is in custody following an early morning pursuit through New Philadelphia.The chase started in the one o’clock hour, on Thursday, when a caller notified police of an erratic driver on E. High Avenue, near Dollar General.New...

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Drinking and Boating is a Dangerous Combination

Mary Alice Reporting –The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is reminding all that substance use while operating a boat is not a good mix.Alcohol continues to be a major factor related to boating accidents as it impairs judgement and effects balance,...

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Tuscora Park Mourns Loss of Ride Operations Manager

Mary Alice Reporting –Following a hard-fought battle with an illness, the Ride Operations Manager for Tuscora Park passed away on Saturday, June 29th.Joseph “Joe” Stephon was 49-year-old and will be remember through his dedication in helping youth through...

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ODOT to Reduce Work Zones for Independence Weekend

Mary Alice Reporting –With millions projected to travel over the extended holiday weekend, the Ohio Department of Transportation is working to limit work zones.Nearly 71 million, according to AAA data, are expected to travel 50 miles or more between...

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