LOCAL NEWS

SR 800 Closure for Tree Trimming

Beginning Monday, February 10th, State Route 800 will close just south of Freeport for tree trimming maintenance work.The Ohio department of Transportation notes the closure will be Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and the completion date is February...

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Petitions in for Primary Ballot

The ballot is shaping up for the May 6th primary.Tuscarawas county Board of Elections Director Gail Garbrandt says they received about 20 candidate petitions before Wednesday’s filing deadline, including for at-large council seats Dover, Uhrichsville, and...

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Move Over, Slow Down – It’s Ohio Law

The Ohio Highway Patrol is reminding everyone about the state’s move over law.New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower says it requires drivers to get into the left lane when approaching any vehicle with flashing lights parked in the berm, or slow down and...

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New Housing Developments for Dover

Dover will soon welcome a pair of new housing developments and more than 60 new homes.Groundbreaking for the 30-home Crimson Cove subdivision in north Dover was scheduled for Friday afternoon.Dover Mayor Shane Gunnoe says Lawver Homes has all the necessary...

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Traffic App Reminder After Lengthy Ramp Closure

ODOT is using a Friday morning ramp closure incident on US 250 to remind people about its OH-GO app. The Schoenbrunn exit ramp and one westbound lane of traffic were closed after a dump truck a large amount of mud over the roadway.  The ramp and one lane...

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Uhrichsville Files to get EMS, Fire Levies on Ballot

Uhrichsville’s Fire Department made Wednesday’s deadline to get two levies on the primary ballot.Council held a special Monday meeting for the resolutions dealing with the fire equipment and EMS levy.Chief Justin Edwards stresses to voters that this is not...

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Winter Hike Scheduled for Norma Johnson Center

The Tuscarawas County Parks Department is inviting everyone to a special event at the Norma Johnson Center.Education manager Marsh Freeland says this year’s winter hike is Saturday from 10 until noon at the center along conservation drive, between Dover...

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Big Lots Closing Update

A Monday bankruptcy court filing is providing a glimmer of hope to New Philadelphia big lots.The location is among 200 nationwide that could be spared from closure as part of a deal between the liquidation firm handling big lots’ assets and the owner of...

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Dover Fire Responds to Superior Avenue Blaze

Dover firefighters say a small fire in the wall space of a home just after midnight this morning resulted in about seven thousand dollars in damage. Captain Joe Minocchi says a man living at the home – who suffered slight smoke inhalation but declined...

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