The Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center will start the month of November with some shining rock stars from the 1970s before ushering in the holiday season a month later.  The classic American rock bands are Kansas, performing this Sunday, and Three Dog Night,...

The village of Barnhill could dissolve after election day. There is a measure on the ballot – Issue 11 – for the 400 or so village residents asking if Barnhill should surrender its corporate power. If it passes, Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Scott Deedrick says...

A week-long jury trial for a 79-year-old Newcomerstown man accused of child sex crimes has ended in a mistrial after jurors could not agree on a verdict.  David J. Abate had pleaded not guilty to rape and gross sexual imposition.  The trial began on October 14th and...

New Philadelphia Mayor Joel Day is urging residents to support Issue 9 — the city’s five‑year, 2.4‑mill parks and recreation levy on next Tuesday’s ballot. Day says the levy would raise about $1.3 million a year to maintain and improve every city park, from upgrades...

Local areas are preparing for their annual leaf pickup services. Village of Dennison administration says residents can gather leaves and place them in the yard waste containers located at the Service Department Garage on Welch Street at anytime. Those unable, can bag...

The Ohio Department of Transportation says its snow‑and‑ice fleet is ready for winter after crews completed their annual inspections this week. District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren Borell says mechanics performed a full 150‑point check on all 20 trucks that...

Two names familiar with the court system in Tuscarawas County are seeking voter support for the Common Pleas Court judge seat. The position opened when Elizabeth Thomakos retired in February. Ryan Styer, who was appointed interim judge, says he is seeking a full term...

Motorists are asked to use caution as US 250 at Midvale goes to one lane and emergency bridge repair work begins. The project was expedited for the Barnhill Road bridge following a truck striking it in September. Cracks were observed in October prompting ODOT to fully...

Roswell is among the Tuscarawas County municipalities seeking additional property tax revenue on the ballot this November.  The village of less than 300 people is seeking renewals and increases for two 5-year levies – one that pays for trash hauling services and one...

A new chapter in Ohio’s Revolutionary War history is taking shape at Fort Laurens in Bolivar. The Ohio History Connection recently unveiled a rendering showing plans for a partial reconstruction of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort, including its original stockade...