LOCAL NEWS
New Philadelphia Council Considers West High Zoning Change
New Philadelphia plans to change the zoning along West High Avenue to facilitate more development further east of Blue Bell Drive. Officials say it would be an extension of the residential business district that right now includes the Blue Bell Drive area....
Salvo Running for Reelection, Fontana Announces Candidacy for 51st Representative District
At least two names will be on the primary ballot for the Ohio House of Representatives 51st District seat.Jodi Salvo is the current officer holder, winning the election in 2024, and has launched a re-election campaign. Salvo says she's seeking another term...
Dover High School Athletic Director Retires
Dover Athletic Director Tim McCrate is reflecting on his 11 years as A-D about seven months before his retirement is official. The School Board voted on McCrate’s retirement at Monday’s meeting, and it will be effective at the end of June. He says he does...
Uhrichsville Fire Dept. Extinguishes Saturday Blaze within 30 Minutes
No one was hurt in a fire in Barnhill.Uhrichsville firefighter Zach Lynch says they were called out on Saturday."12:09 we got dispatched for a structure fire on Nageley Road in Barnhill. With us was New Philadelphia fire department and Sherrodsville fire...
TCHD Emphasizes to Wash Hands as Cold, Flu Season Ramps Up
County health officials are asking us all to take extra precautions and be considerate of others to stop illnesses from spreading through cold and flu season. Tuscarawas County Health Department community relations director Jennifer Demuth says when sick,...
Plaque Honoring Longtime Dennison Mayor Will Rename Intersection as DiDonato Square
The Village of Dennison will honor its mayor, Greg DiDonato, with a bronze plaque. Spearheaded by administrative assistant Tammie Taggart, council approved legislation to name the intersection of N. 3rd Street and Grant Street as DiDonato Square. "As the downtown...
Claymont Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony January 9th
Claymont school officials have announced the inaugural class of the newly created Claymont Athletic Hall of Fame, and it’s packed with state champions and legendary coaches. The coaches include Rhonda Funkhouser, who led the 1981 girls' basketball team to the only...
Seasonal Festivities Happening This Weekend in Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia’s Christmas Parade is Friday night. It steps off from Tuscora Park at 6:30 p.m. and makes its way down North Broadway to the square. After turning right onto West High Avenue, the parade will turn right onto Second Street Northwest...
ODOT Still Accepting I-77/US 250/SR 39 Interchange Feedback
Just over 100 people showed up at Buckeye Career Center Tuesday to learn about and provide feedback on ODOT’s plans for a major reconfiguration of the I-77-U.S. 250-State Route 39 intersection in New Philadelphia. ODOT Public Information Officer Lauren...
Tuscarawas County Has Its First Ohio Mr. Football
On Thursday, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced that Indian Valley senior running back Grady Kinsey is the 2025 Ohio Mr. Football. The 5’9”, 200 pound back led the Braves to the Division 4 state title a year ago and brought them back to the state...
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