The New Philadelphia Health Department is heading back out to spray for mosquitoes where four more samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.The Ohio Health Department has notified the city about the results from samples collected between July 23rd...

A former New Philadelphia High School band assistant has pleaded guilty to sex crimes involving a former student and band member.Brandon Furbay on Tuesday pleaded guilty to two fifth-degree felony counts: “illegal use of a minor or impaired person in...

One person was flown to Akron Summa Hospital following a hit and run on US 250. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was called Tuesday just after noon to a report of a pedestrian struck at mile post 12.1 in Goshen Township. According to a release, an investigation...

A scholarship program that is a preliminary to the Miss Ohio and Miss America programs is accepting applications.Miss Clayland is held annually at Claymont High School, in Uhrichsville, for contestants between the ages of 18 to 28.Organizer Martha Campbell...

Enbridge Gas Company officials are using August 11th, or 8-1-1, to promote the number people need to call before starting any digging projects. Enbridge spokesperson Stephanie Moore says calling 8-1-1 two business days before starting any excavation work...

The first Tuscarawas County High School Volleyball Preview exceeded expectations Saturday at Crater Stadium in Dover. There were five scrimmage matches played on a portable, rubber floor that was assembled in the middle of the football field. The crowd was...

~ The Village of Newcomerstown is doing a valve replacement at Nugent Street and Canal Street, on this Tuesday, August 12th from 9am to 1pm.Shut Down List:Canal St. from West St. to Pilling St.Nugent St. from Railroad St. to Canal St.Railroad St. from...

For the second time this year an Ohio governor candidate will visit Tuscarawas County. Democrat Amy Acton will be at Tuscora Park on Saturday. She is the second Ohio governor candidate to visit Tuscarawas County. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy was here back in March,...

The national campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is asking for the cooperation of parents and teachers in steering children away from vaping as they prepare for classes to resume. Brian King, the campaign’s executive vice president for U.S. Programs, says that...

Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are asking motorists to remain vigilant as the new school terms begins soon. New Philadelphia Post Lt. Johnnie Maier says they are sending a safety message to keep students and all other drivers safe. "Remain vigilant around the...