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RTY Halts Park Place Center Operations

New Philadelphia City officials will decide what's next for the now former Park Pace Youth Center building.Mary Joel Day says RTY has informed the city it would no longer operate the site.It served as the Teen Center for 20 years before shutting down a...

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New Chair Ready to Lead Tuscarawas Democratic Party

The new Tuscarawas County Democratic Party chair is up for the challenge of bringing more candidates and voters into the party.Mike DiDonato, of Dover, was selected by the executive committee as the new chair following the recent resignation of Gail...

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Tickets Available for 12th Annual Taste of Tusc Fundraiser

A March 21st fundraiser helps develop and maintain an extensive trail system.Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition Event Coordinator Lauren Anderson says the 12th annual Taste of Tusc features samples from local breweries, wineries, and restaurants. 300 tickets...

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ODOT Plow Trucks Keep Getting Hit

The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for drivers to pay more attention as the number of times plow truck have been struck across Ohio keeps going up.District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren Borell says they're now at 50 this winter, which...

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Trial Pushed for Man Charged in Tusky Valley Crash

The truck driver accused of causing the chain reaction crash that killed three Tusky Valley band members on a charter bus and three chaperones in a separate SUV is having his trial delayed.Instead of starting next week, the trial for 61-year-old Jacob...

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Dover Sees Decrease in Serious Crimes

Serious crime was down in Dover last year, and the city’s safety director thinks a more visible police force might deserve credit.Safety Director Bob Everett says there were far fewer felony arrests in 2024 – with 63 – than in 2023, when there were over...

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Pop Musical Coming to Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County

The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County’s next show combines Jane Austen with popular music from throughout the past 60 years.“Emma! A Pop Musical” takes the stage for nine performances over three weekends, starting Friday.Director Jared Sparks-Lee says...

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Dover Electric Rates Staying Relatively Low

Dover’s mayor says the city’s power plant is saving its residents money on their electric bills.Shane Gunnoe says having a city-owned electricity supplier has kept rates down despite inflation."Due to increased plan performance and efficiency, the city of...

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Dover Selling Items Before Moving Offices

It’s out with the old and in with the new at Dover city offices. The city is auctioning off some well-used items and trading in some old police handguns while welcoming a few new vehicles and preparing to move City Hall.The items being auctioned off at...

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Casino Royale Fundraiser for Working Uninsured Clinic

A Saturday event will assist the Tuscarawas County Clinic for the Working Uninsured.The Casino Royale fundraiser will be held at the KSU Tuscarawas Performing Art Center from 6 to 10pm.Executive Director Pat Warther says this is a main revenue source for...

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