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Theft Suspects Take Law Enforcement on Pursuit

The suspects in some thefts in Stark County eluded authorities on a series of high-speed chases that finally ended in Carroll County Saturday night with the driver getting tasered.New Philadelphia State Highway Patrol Commander Lt. Johnie Maier says on...

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Truck Driver Sentenced in Tusky Valley Bus Crash

Family and fellow community members of the six people killed in the 2023 Tusky Valley bus crash shared their sadness, frustration and anger in court Monday, often directing it at the truck driver responsible and the judge who handed him a reduced...

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Dennison Depot 250 Buckeye Train Ride Announcement

A large showing in Dennison Thursday helped highlight an announcement for two special train rides to occur in 2026 in recognition of America's 250th anniversary.Before remarks, Claymont High School Drama students, dressed in 1940's garb, provided some time...

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Uhrichsville At-Large Seat Filled, Ward 1 Remains Open

Uhrichsville fills one of their open council seats, but another remains empty. The Democratic Central Committee met to appoint any democrat living in city limits to an At-Large seat, which was vacated by Steve Patterson as he moved to the street superintendent...

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Little Theatre of Tuscarawas Puts on Young Frankenstein

Opening night is Friday for the musical version of the 1974 Mel Brooks film that is considered one of the funniest movies of all time.Conner Limbaugh is the assistant director for the Little Theatre show and says that humor is duplicated on stage and then...

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New Phila Gets Ready for Quadrant Rehabilitation

A groundbreaking ceremony for the 2.9-million-dollar New Philadelphia downtown improvement project is Wednesday, but City Service Director Ron McAbier says don’t expect to see any construction work there until August.The project will reshape three of the...

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Cy Young Festival Returns to Newcomerstown

For three days the hometown of Major League Baseball’s winningest pitcher honors the late 19th and early 20th century ball player.Festival committee vice president Corey Rehard says Friday night, Saturday and Sunday are packed with activities, highlighted...

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Helmet Made a Lifesaving Difference in One Crash

A pair of Tuesday motorcycle crashes has State Highway Patrol officials reminding drivers about safety on the roads during the busy summer months.A motorcyclist and his female passenger were killed in a crash just before 11 p.m. Tuesday on state Route 43...

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