Police say a drunk driver who fled the scene of a fender-bender in New Philadelphia ended up in someone’s front yard in Dover before going to jail. Police have charged the 27-year-old Dover man with six misdemeanors, including OVI, failure to control, open...

The Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame is now taking nominations for its next class in 2026. That will be the hall’s third class, as inducted in even-numbered years.Hall board member and secretary Jim Gill says nominees can include standout athletes,...

The frigid weather kept New Philadelphia’s street and water departments busy last week.Service director Ron McAbier says they had to repair three major leaks, two on the main that supplies water to a grocery store. It’s now on the city’s list of problem...

The City of Uhrichsville approves a budget of over $2 million.Auditor Jeryl McGaffick requested the action at Thursday evening’s council meeting.“And I ask that you pass it retroactive to January 1st so that when the State Auditor audits, they know I had...

Dover firefighters say nobody was injured when a space heater overloaded an electrical outlet and caused a small fire within a house Tuesday morning. It happened in the 300 block of Lloyd Street just before 6:15 am as the residents there woke up to the...

The Friends of the Homeless organization is seeking additional donations and pledges for Jack’s House of Hope.Campaign Co-chair Matt Ritzert was saying last week that they raised about 3.4-million-dollars toward the more than 5-million-dollar addition to...

Limited tickets are available for an evening that will benefit OhioGuidestone’s Mental Health treatment program for youth at risk of suicide.The Saturday, February 1st fundraiser will be at Rustic Ridge Wedding Barn. Single tickets are $75, and doors open...

The Dover Board of Education Monday unanimously approved Dover high school teacher and Coach Matt Rees as the new head coach for the crimson tornado football team.“I’m excited. I’m appreciative and I’m just looking forward to taking what I’ve learned from...

Two legal disputes that have gone on for years and together cost the city of Dover more than one million dollars in legal expenses are continuing.Dover has been fighting the Dover Chemical Company in court since 2021 and former Mayor Richard Homrighausen...

Ohio law requires that dog tags be renewed or purchased before January 31st to avoid a penalty.Tuscarawas County Dog Warden Ken Griffith says the wearable license is the best way to get a canine back to its family.“All dogs are to wear the license at all...