LOCAL NEWS

Name, Cause of Death Released in Fatal Dover Fire

A cause of death and a name is released related to a fatal house fire in Dover. The Tuscarawas County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Gregory Beitzel. The death is ruled accidental, and a cause is smoke inhalation. The Dover Fire Department was...

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Change Coming for Local Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation

Tuscarawas County Job and Family Services is changing how Medicaid non-emergency transportation is scheduled. Beginning January 28th, Medicaid recipients will contact transportation providers directly to arrange rides to medical appointments. JFS has partnered with...

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Tusky Valley BOE Recognized during Board Appreciation Month

The Tuscarawas Valley School Board is being recognized for their contribution to the district. January is School Board Appreciation Month. At this month's meeting, students from the 21st Century After School Program presented each board member with a picture frame of...

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Record Dollars Raised During YMCA Turkey Trot Fundraiser

Money raised from the YMCA's 54th annual turkey trot will help local families.Jenny Dallas says despite the cold weather back on Thanksgiving Day, 1172 participants came out, which is a record number."Really happy about that. A lot of people braved the...

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Dover Fire Department Says to Call Dispatch in Emergency’s

Dover firefighters want the public to be aware of the importance of always calling 9-1-1 directly when an urgent response is needed.   Captain Mike Mossor says lately the fire station has received too many emergency calls directly that should have been made to 9-1-1...

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New Phila Safety Director Sends Message Following Local Arrests

An alarming trend has the city’s safety director sending a message to criminals and fugitives seeking refuge in the city.  New Philadelphia Safety Director Kevin Milligan says last week’s arrest of a Stark County armed robbery suspect where an officer was nearly shot...

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Tuscarawas Public Library Hosting Storytime Series

The Tuscarawas County Public Library is hosting a storytime series for a variety of different ages as a way to promote early literacy.Public Relations Associate Emily Price says the overall goal is to have accessible opportunities for families."No matter...

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Fatal Dover Fire Under Investigation

No foul play is suspected in a fatal fire investigation. The Dover Fire Department responded Friday, at 12:40pm, to S. Johnson Avenue. Captain Mike Mosser says they had the blaze under control within 17 minutes. The fire originated in the living room. A single male...

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Not Guilty Plea Entered in Drug Trafficking Case

A Dover man has pleaded not guilty to cocaine trafficking after a grand jury indictment alleged, he sold drugs in the vicinity of Dover Avenue Elementary School. The January 12th indictment against 27-year-old Cullen Brogan consists of five felony counts, including...

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