LOCAL NEWS

Businesses, Others Reminded of Liquor Safety Practices

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control is reminding businesses of alcohol safety practices. It's a year-round effort to conduct responsible alcohol sales says Deputy Superintendent and Director of Licensing Paul Kulwinski. "On average...

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PAC Changes How Shows are Announced

Change is coming to the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas with continual show announcements instead of a curated seasonal schedule.General Manager David Mitchell says the rolling booking model will allow the PAC to be more accommodating and...

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Candidates, Election Officials Looking Toward November

With the May primary over, local candidates are looking to November for at least one contested race and a couple without enough candidates to fill the openings.In Dover, five candidates are listed for three Council-at-large seats, although one of them has...

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New Phila Quadrant Redesign Closer to Reality

The City of New Philadelphia is getting closer to overhauling a portion of the downtown.Mayor Joel Day told council Monday night that the designs for the state funded $2.9 million project to enhance three of the four quadrants at the intersection of...

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May 12th – 17th is Armed Forces Week

Individuals are asked to take a few minutes this week to acknowledge all those who are serving in the United States Military.The first official Armed Forces Day took place on May 20, 1950, and it will be observed on Saturday, May 17th.Chaplain of New...

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Buckeye House Going Up for Auction

Buckeye Career Center students are finished building their latest house, and it's up for auction Tuesday.The 2025 Buckeye House is a custom-built brick ranch home at the end of a cul-de-sac on Corral Drive Northeast a block away from the vocational school...

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McDonald Verdict Delayed

It will be a few more days before a verdict is issued in the case of the truck driver on trial for the fatal Tusky Valley charter bus crash from later 2023.Licking County Common Pleas Court Judge David Branstool tentatively scheduled a hearing for 1pm on...

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OSP Still Educating About Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving Awareness Month is over, but the Ohio State Highway Patrol says their enforcement doesn't stop.The local post issued 103 citations for distracted driving throughout April, which was the national awareness month.New Philadelphia Post Lt....

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Tourism Awards Presented

Local travel leaders are celebrating those with a passion for showcasing the area's top attractions.The Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitor's Bureau has given its annual excellence in hospitality award to the Performing Arts Center at Kent State...

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Watch Out for Scam Calls, Emails

A Newcomerstown area woman was frauded out of nearly $20,000.Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Captain Adam Fisher says the investigation is ongoing, but it appears someone pretending to be from the Geek Squad emailed the woman. She called a phone number on that...

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