LOCAL NEWS

Minor Garage Fire in Uhrichsville

Uhrichsville firefighters responded to a detached garage fire Wednesday morning.Chief Justin Edwards says it was in the 100 block of South lake Street, and discovered by the owner shortly before 6am.It was not a total loss."The fire showed through an open...

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Uhrichsville Considers Electric, Gas Aggregate Contract

Uhrichsville council is considering a contract for gas and electric as concerns over electric supply were relayed.Joe Garrett, with Trebel, says cost increases are looming with demand outweighing supply."The prices are going up June 1st across all utility...

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Pets Saved in Gnadenhutten Home Fire

An in-home camera system might have saved a house and the pets inside from a Wednesday morning fire near Gnadenhutten.Arrowhead Joint Fire District Chief Steven Wright says the homeowner received a notification on their cell phone from their camera...

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Claymont Mock Trial Heading to State Finals

Coming up Thursday and Friday, the Claymont High School Mock Trial team will be in Columbus.This is the second consecutive years for the team to advance to the state finals. They are also the sole representative from Tuscarawas County, advancing from a...

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Dennison, Newcomerstown Men Face Individual Indictments

A pair of recent indictments in Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court revealed accusations of sex crimes, one involving a minor and one involving a person with developmental disabilities.The Grand Jury on February 21st indicted 36-year-old Christopher D....

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Dover Looking Ahead at Projects

City officials are getting ready for the change of seasons – from snow plowing season to construction season.Mayor Shane Gunnoe says the city is ordering its last shipment of road salt, and that 1,000 tons should last the rest of this winter and well into...

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Teen Could Face Charges after Posting Threats

The New Philadelphia Police Department was made aware of an online post threatening school safety.A release notes that on March 2nd, at around 4:40am, the police department was notified of the possible threat through the Ohio statewide Terrorism Analysis...

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Uhrichsville Considers Property Maintenance Code

More talks occurred with Uhrichsville Council as the first reading for an ordinance would adopt the International Property Maintenance Code.The code establishes requirements for the upkeep of existing buildings.Law Director Jeff Merklin emphasizes the need...

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ODOT District 11 Trying to Stay Ahead of Potholes

The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for the cooperation of drivers in identifying potholes that have been developing.District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren Borell says the fluctuating temperatures over the past week have had their crews...

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Renovation Starts for Tusky Valley Health Clinic

Construction is underway for a new health center at Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools.The district received a Governor's Appalachian Grant to cover the entire cost, says Superintendent Derek Varansky."A $2.28 million grant. "We wrote that grant with the...

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