LOCAL NEWS

Uhrichsville Plans for July Paving

Paving is expected to begin in the early part of July in the City of Uhrichsville.Mayor Jim Zucal says paving costs will be close to a quarter million dollars."We're going to have a very aggressive paving. We're dipping into our general paving fund....

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Multi Count Indictment Issued

A 27-year-old Newcomerstown man has been indicted on nine counts of rape and called a sexually violent predator following accusations he engaged in sexual conduct with a child between the ages of 3 and 10.Christopher Lee Patterson today pleaded not guilty...

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Railroad Crossing Exemptions Closer for Uhrichsville

Uhrichsville is closer to giving Claymont students a smoother ride to school after a ruling by Public Utilities Commission of Ohio opens the door for the city to remove some unused railroad tracks in the near future. Mayor Jim Zucal says PUCO ruled in the city’s favor...

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Dover School Purcases Property

The Dover School District has bought another property near Dover Middle School as officials are exploring options for facility upgrades. Dover Superintendent Karie McCrate says the district is just starting to develop a master facilities plan, but if someday they’re...

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MWCD Shares Boat Safety Reminder

Boats will be out on the water and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is sending out a safety reminder.Communications Manager Adria Bergeron says the top thing to remember is to never mix alcohol and boat operation."If you are operating the...

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Take Precautions When It Comes to Dogs and Fireworks

Dog Pound officials are gearing up for a potentially busy weekend with fireworks going off and the possibility of dogs running away.Tuscarawas County Pound Facility and Adoption Specialist Beth Lewis says one action is ensuring a dog has a well fitted...

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New Philadelphia Unveils Downtown Quadrant Designs

New Philadelphia City officials are showing off what $2.9 million in improvements to three of the four downtown quadrants will look like in just over a year.Officials unveiled the final project rendering during a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday.The...

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Gnadenhutten Holds Annual Fireworks Festival

The Gnadenhutten Fireworks Festival begins Thursday night with the Miss Firecracker Pageant and concludes Sunday morning with a community church service.In between, the midway is open Friday night and all afternoon Saturday with a full slate of...

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First Town Days Festival this Weekend

First Town Day organizers this afternoon are putting the finishing touches on the festival in preparation for a noon opening on Thursday at Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia. New festival committee chair Shalee Bloom was busy placing vendors along the midway at midday...

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