LOCAL NEWS
Strasburg Roundabout Coming in 2029
The Ohio Safety Improvement Program is allotting $137.5 million for projects in 41 counties, including one in Tuscarawas County.The Ohio Department of Transportation is receiving $1.5 million. District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren Borell says this...
ADAMH’s Board Hoping to Get Replacement Levy on November’s Ballot
The local Alcohol, Drug, Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board is hopeful the Tuscarawas County Commissioners give their nod of approval to put a replacement levy on the general election ballot.ADAMH's Board Director Natalie Bollon gave a...
Claymont Considering Closing Two Buildings, Adding to High School
Claymont school officials are considering closing two buildings and adding onto the high school so it can host grades five through 12.Superintendent Brian Rentsch says the district is bringing in an architect to develop a conceptual design so they can...
Indictment Issued in Case Involving an Alledged Child Victim
A 31-year-old Gnadenhutten woman has been indicted on child pornography charges involving a 7-year-old.Danielle Ridgway last week pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging her with two felonies – endangering children and disseminating matter harmful to...
Guilty Verdict Nets Prison Time in 2024 Assault
One of the assailants in a 4-on-1 attack in New Philadelphia last summer was sentenced this week to five to seven and a half years in prison after a jury found him guilty of aggravated burglary and felonious assault.37-year-old Jared Soltero of Minerva is...
More Serious Charge Dropped for Guilty Plea
A 24-year-old New Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to felonious assault for ramming his pickup truck into his bicycle-riding adversary.In exchange for Quintin Sarver’s plea, prosecutors dropped a more serious attempted murder charge. Sentencing is...
NPACT Working to Make a Difference in New Philadelphia
The non-profit organization NPACT, or New Philadelphia Advancing Our Community Together, is explains the different ways it tries to drive project that enhance the city.Chairman Jim Knisely says the group took the place of the former New Philadelphia...
ODOT Crews Have Been Hit 74 Times as of July 16th
As construction season remains in full swing across Ohio the Department of Transportation is emphasizing the need to watch out for workers.District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren Borell says drivers need to pay attention, move over, and slowdown in...
Former Uhrichsville Mayor Accused of Tampering with Records, Theft in Office
An arraignment date has been scheduled for Uhrichsville's former mayor, who's accused of improper reimbursements.The Auditor of State's Special Investigation Unit launched an investigation in January 2024 following complaints alleging Mark Haney received...
Uhrichsville Discusses Paving Options Amidst Ongoing McCauley Work
In the latest City of Uhrichsville news, their newest councilman was sworn in, and paving will begin soon.Before council started the meeting, Scott Whitman, who was appointed by council to take over the Ward 1 seat, was officially sworn in on July 10th by...
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