LOCAL NEWS

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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Friends of the Library Holding Murder Mystery Fundraiser

Murder mystery intrigue events are coming in March but the deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, February 24th.The Friends of the Tuscarawas County Public Library host the popular fundraiser, which invites attendees to a meal and solve and interactive...

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Newcomerstown Installing Splash Pad, More Funds Needed

There's a fundraiser coming up for the splash pad that's going in at Cy Young Park.Village of Newcomerstown Mayor Pat Cadle says the Moonlyterz will headline the March 1st event at the Newcomerstown Elks Lodge.Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased...

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Board Members Needed for Norma Johnson Center

The Tuscarawas County Parks Department is inviting anyone who enjoys spending time at the Norma Johnson Center to join the organization that helps maintain it.Education Manager Marsha Freeland says the foundation that raises funds to support the more than...

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