LOCAL NEWS

Inclusive Playground at Tuscora Park Open to Visitors

The ribbon is cut for the new inclusive playground at Tuscora Park. Led by the efforts of Preston Cornell, around $500,000 was raised to put in the structures by the park's rollercoaster. "We're excited it's available now for all families, all ages, all abilities to...

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Ohio’s Spring Wild Turkey Season Ends

Ohio’s spring wild turkey season is wrapping up—and in Tuscarawas County, hunters have already closed the books with another strong showing this year. State wildlife officials report more than 15,700 birds checked statewide through May 24, with the 83 counties in the...

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Wilderness Center Hosting 3rd Annual Fundraiser

A Wilmot conservation center is holding their 3rd annual Ales for Trails on Saturday, May 30th. The Wilderness Center Director of Development Maureen Kampman says this is a fundraiser to continue the center's mission of habitat conservation, environmental education,...

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Law Enforcement Supports Torch Run

The Law Enforcement Torch Run relay is passing through Tuscarawas County today, as it makes its way toward Columbus for the Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games this weekend. Local police officers are carrying the Flame of Hope, running individual legs of the route and...

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Canton Man Dies in Tuscarawas County Crash

One person was killed in a Tuesday night accident involving a semi and SUV. The New Philadelphia State Highway Patrol Post says they were dispatched at 11:42pm to the intersection of State Route 93 and US 250 in Franklin Township. Investigators say a 2008 Nissan Rogue...

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Sugarcreek Fire Dealt with Minor Gas Leak

Sugarcreek firefighters say crews responded to a small gas leak in town Tuesday. This was in the afternoon after a contractor struck an unmarked private line along Beachy Drive, says Assistant Chief Cody Shetler. Shetler says the line served a single residence, and...

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Coshocton Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision

State troopers say a Coshocton man is dead after a Memorial Day crash at the intersection of state routes 212 and 21 north of Strasburg.  New Philadelphia Post Lt. Bryan Sponaugle says Alex McPeak, of Coshocton, was driving a red Ford Escape westbound on State Route...

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Uhrichsville Committee Reviewing Event Ordianance

The Uhrichsville ordinance committee, consisting of council members Bob Baker, Polly Clark, and Scott Whitman, may revamp legislation regarding special events. Two members, Baker and Whitman, were not on council when ordinance 7-24 was approved in May 2024. The...

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PAC Members to Get First Look at New Season

The Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center is preparing to reveal part of its upcoming 16th season lineup.  The announcement will take place during a member appreciation event at 7 p.m. June 9. General Manager David Mitchell says while tickets for the newly...

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