A rockfall shut down portions of I-77 near the Newcomerstown and U.S. 36 interchange last night, with two injuries reported. The Ohio Department of Transportation says it initially closed both southbound lanes and one northbound lane. Ohio State Highway Patrol New...

The Tuscarawas County Humane Society is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year later this month.  The Humane Society’s 18th annual Cause for Paws Gala is set for March 21st at the Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center.  Director Haley Predragovich...

The Rainbow Connection is hoping to give everyone a reason to tune in as it aims for a new fundraising record this weekend.  The non-profit that’s dedicated to helping disabled and disadvantaged residents of Tuscarawas County has its 53rd annual telethon airing live...

One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a Wednesday morning accident. The Holmes County Sheriff's Office responded just after 5am to State Route 39, east of Township Road 420. During the course of an investigation, they determined that...

A life-long Village of Dennison resident is selected to fill a full-term on council. No one ran in the November general election and council opened up an application period. Mayor Greg DiDonato says they had seven candidates, and Taylur Cunningham was selected. "We're...

The city of Dover has reached an agreement to finally tear down the scorched remains of a house that has been a neighborhood hazard since the man who lived there set it on fire almost two years ago. The settlement agreement with the owners promises about $21,000 to...

Monday night, Dover Mayor Shane Gunnoe provided updates on several long-awaited city projects. He did not have an opening date for the new city hall but noted that the last major construction piece is scheduled for next week. That’s the installation of an elevator in...

The Holmes County woman who drowned her son at Atwood Lake in August had a severe mental disease and did not know the wrongfulness of her actions. That was the opinion of three mental health professionals that persuaded Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge Mike...

A 44-year-old Tippecanoe man faces a felony charge after being charged with his fourth OVI offense in the past 10 years and seventh since 2000.  The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office says Ronald A. Lillie Junior had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal...

Thanks to the collaboration between the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, the America 250-Ohio Commission, and the Ohio Central Railroad, the Village of Dennison is preparing for a weekend that is expected to draw thousands of visitors. America is celebrating its 250th...