Local officials say Tuscarawas County has survived this week’s harsh winter weather with relatively few serious emergencies. Now officials are worried about the effects of the sub-zero temperatures that are forecasted to extend into the weekend.  Dover Service...

At a recent council meeting representatives from the Twin City Water Department gave more details on why there is a $3 increase this year. Board member Wally Hines says the increase this year is $1 for water and $2 for sewer. Before the department board takes a vote,...

New Philadelphia School District Superintendent Amy Wentworth appears set to become the new superintendent at Indian Valley Local Schools. Her husband has held that position for 13 years.  The Indian Valley Board of Education is meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with a...

 A traffic stop in Uhrichsville back in October has led to a grand jury indictment for felony cocaine trafficking for a 38-year-old Canton man. Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Ryan Styer says Uhrichsville Police initially stopped Roberto Rodriguez around 8 p.m. on...

The end of January is the deadline to get submissions in for Tapestries of Tuscarawas County. Dover Library History Librarian Kim Jurkovic is asking resident to contribute through art, photography, or in writing. "Submissions from people who have a story to tell about...

A 23-year-old New Philadelphia man has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter for allegedly selling the drugs that contributed to a teenager’s overdose death last year.  The Tuscarawas County Grand Jury last week indicted Thomas E. Ritchie on five felony counts –...

With all of the snow and cold out there, Uhrichsville fire chief Judd Edwards is reminding residents to keep an eye on their home’s furnace vents. Keeping them free from snow blockage to prevent carbon monoxide buildup and poisoning. Edwards says to make sure space...

Tuscarawas County officials are welcoming the improved driving conditions as we move past winter storm Fern.   Sheriff Orvis Campbell says the roads looked a lot better by Monday afternoon, though many back roads and side streets still need work.   "There's still a...

Sugarcreek firefighters say the quick actions of a homeowner prevented a blaze from spreading. They were called Monday at 1am to Township Road 447. Chief John Meek says the fire started after a pipe on a wood burner became too hot. "Caught the two by four on fire and...

Firefighters battled frigid temperatures early Saturday after a sawmill blaze was reported. East Holmes Fire and EMS were called at 2:44am to 4917 County Road 207, says Chief John Schlabach. He says upon crews arriving, the large barn like structure was showing...