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Dover Emergency Call was False
There was a mass law enforcement response Thursday night in Dover following a call reporting injuries, but it turned out to be a hoax.The 7:06pm call had Dover, New Philadelphia Police and Special Response Team, Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office, and the...
Claymont BBQ Fundraiser for CARES Initiative
Claymont is hosting a fundraiser features a chicken BBQ available to eat-in or take-out. The CARES initiative is to support District Employees who may need to take unexpected time off says Superintendent Brian Rentsch. "The purpose of it is to help our staff whenever...
TUFF Bags Ready for New School Year, in Need of Volunteers and Donations
The TUFF Bags program – or Tuscarawas United Feeding our Future – is back sending weekend meals home with food insecure children in Tuscarawas County for another school year. Coordinator Lisa Walker says they start each new academic year by sending...
Ohio Department of Health Talks Child Vaccines
A decline in child vaccines was the main topic for the Ohio Department of Health's latest conference.Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says the percentage of kindergarteners meeting all vaccine requirements in the 2023/2024 school term was at 85.4% compared to 89% at...
Tuscarawas County Prosecutors File Charges Against Woman Accused of Drowning Her Child
The Tuscarawas County Prosecutor’s office has formally charged 40-year-old Ruth Miller of Millersburg with aggravated murder, domestic violence and endangering children after authorities say she drowned her 4-year-old son and drove her three teen-age children into...
Tuscora Park Season Winds Down, New Philadelphia Ready for Events
New Philadelphia's mayor says the city is gearing up for some busy times around the Labor Day holiday. Joel Day was telling council this week another summer season is winding down at Tuscora Park and the last chance to swim at the pool will be Monday and...
Uhrichsville to Host Several Community Events
Uhrichsville administration continues to work on projects and encourages citizens to get involved.At the latest meeting, administrative assistant Bonnie Coventry was given approval to spearhead a couple of activities."Some of the things I'm proposing are...
Grand Jury to Consider Indictment in Vehicular Homicide, OVI Case
The man who New Philadelphia police say fled from a crash that killed his passenger early Saturday morning has waived a preliminary hearing in New Philadelphia municipal court. A grand jury will now consider whether to indict 37-year-old Janesh Cabrera...
Tusc United Way Prepares for Pickleball Tournament, Brews & Bites Event
September is a big month for the United Way of Tuscarawas County and those who want to support the local charity. It starts with the third annual New Philadelphia Pickleball Open at Tuscora Park on Labor Day. The men’s tournament starts at 8 a.m., followed by the...
More Details Released Following Fatal New Philadelphia Crash
New Philadelphia police have been sharing more information into the crash early Saturday morning where the driver fled on foot and left behind a passenger dead at the scene. Chief Tessa Pohovey says the driver was 37-year-old Janesh Cabrera Vargas of...
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