Two Bolivar residents are competing in the race to become the next state representative in the 51st Ohio House district. Democrat Joe Rinehart is a marine veteran who used to run an internet service business that he started. Rinehart describes himself as...

New Philadelphia mayor Joel Day is sharing some concerns about the state’s housing crisis and the continued erosion of municipalities’ home rule. Day told council this week those two topics were discussed in depth at the recent annual conference he...

Red Cross volunteers are continuing to support the communities dealing with the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes.As of mid-week, the organization had two dozen helpers from northern Ohio still stationed in areas impacted by Helene and Milton.Regional...

A levy is on November’s ballot for the City of Uhrichsville, but administration stresses it’s only a renewal.The tax collects an estimated $29,000 annually, and Mayor Jim Zucal emphasizes that the rate is not to exceed 0.5 mill and is not for the water...

New Philadelphia Council is considering raises for city employees much lower than the one approved for 2024.Last year, the administration proposed a three-year contract with annual seven percent raises. Some Council members didn’t want to commit to raises...

A democrat with a history of public service is facing a republican New Philadelphia council member in the contested race for Tuscarawas County Commissioner. Democrat Kent Watson of Dover has served with the Tuscarawas philharmonic, friends of the homeless,...

One of the suspects in the beating of a 53-year-old outside of his home is taking a plea deal that could keep him out of prison. 20-year-old Wyatt Shaw of Gnadenhutten is facing up to 18 months behind bars for a February 9th attack near New Philadelphia...

Seventeen young singers from Uganda are bringing hope and harmony to the stage in Zoarville.The African Children’s Choir is making a tour stop at the new Tusky Valley performing arts center Tuesday evening.Choir manager Tina Sipp says show attendees can...

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is seeking public feedback as it crafts a master trail plan for its area parks. Spokesperson Adria Bergeron says they are doing this through a survey at www.mwcd.org to shape future trail development.Bergeron...

Paving will begin on Tuesday, October 29, in New Philadelphia along East High Avenue as part of the ongoing bike lane project from State Route 39 to University Drive.Flaggers will direct traffic during this work.Given the heavy traffic in this area, ODOT...