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Sirot Challenges Landis for Ohio 31st District Senate Seat
Two are vying for the district 31st senate seat, the incumbent and a college professor. Republican Al Landis wants to return for another four-year term. His background includes coming from the private sector in manufacturing before serving eight years in the Ohio...
Zemis versus Watson for Tuscarawas County Commissioner
Tuscarawas County commissioner incumbent Kristin Zemis is being challenged by Kent Watson in November's general election. Zemis is seeking another term and says her 30 year legal career, being a mediator, and her community leadership at different organizations make...
One Driver Killed in Head On Crash
A fatal crash south of Gnadenhutten is under investigation after a head‑on collision killed one driver Monday morning. State Highway Patrol New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower says the crash happened around 7:52 a.m. on Edwards Ridge Road SE. Sgt. Bill Bower says a...
Contini, Rinehart Seek Tuscarawas County Auditor Seat
The Tuscarawas County Auditor seat is open on November's ballot with the retirement of long-standing auditor Larry Lindberg. Two names are on - Lisa Contini and Joe Rinehart. Contini says she has a long background in the financial sector working in a tax department...
Uhrichsville Seeks Renewal Levy Support
The City of Uhrichsville is asking for voter support for a renewal levy. This is for overall operations conducted within the city, says Mayor Jim Zucal. "Typically use it for improvement mainly to make our community better. We're paving streets, we're cleaning up our...
Car Crashes Into New Philadelphia Home
New Philadelphia firefighters were called around 4:11 p.m. on Sunday to the 400 block of Front Avenue SE after a vehicle crashed into a home at 4th and Front. Fire Captain Matthew Graham says crews arrived to find a small SUV up on the front porch, knocking out all...
Tuscora Park Hosting Annual Trout Derby
The annual Fall Trout Derby is back at the Tuscora Park Pond this Saturday, October 31st from 8 to noon. Co‑organizer Mitch Pace and Park Board member Jan McInturf were on the air this week with details about the free event for kids 17 and under. Organizers have...
Final Days for Early In-Person Voting
The Tuscarawas County Board of Elections is giving voters just two more days to cast ballots in-person ahead of election day on Tuesday. Board Director David Johnson says this is the final weekend for early voting at the board office, located at 933 East High...
Fontana Challenges Salvo for Ohio Representative Seat
Jodi Salvo is seeking reelection but faces Amanda Fontana in the race for Ohio House of Representatives District 51. As the incumbent, republican Salvo feels she has been an accessible and effective representative, and she would like to continue to be a voice for the...
Rulli, Kirtley Vying for US Congressional Seat
Voters in Ohio’s 6th Congressional District will choose between Republican incumbent Michael Rulli and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Kirtley on Election Day. Rulli, a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident, won the 2024 special election to the seat after serving nearly...
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