LOCAL NEWS
Dover Patrolman Receives Red Cross Lifesaving Award
The American Red Cross honored a Dover Police Officer for saving a man’s life in August.Local Red Cross Director Kim Kroh presented Patrolman Ryan Porter with the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders for his actions on August...
Spots Open on Tuscarawas County Board of Elections
Two seats are up on the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections and résumés are being accepted.A person needs to be elected by both political parties as a recommendation, which goes to the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office for appointment, explains local Board...
No Major Incidents During Monday Snow
The State Highway Patrol is commending area drivers for how they handled the snow event to start off the work week. New Philadelphia post commander Lt. Johnnie Maier says they received just a handful of calls about cars sliding off into ditches or the...
Tuscarawas Chamber of Commerce to Host Award Ceremony
Two businesses, a non-profit, and five individuals are being recognized for their contributions to the community.The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce recently announced its latest award recipients, who will be honored on January 29th during a ceremony...
January is Financial Wellness Month
New Year’s resolutions often include financial goals, which can help with general living and unplanned expenses.A study from Fidelity Investments showed roughly 65% of respondents considered starting money saving habits.Ohio Department of Commerce...
Claymont Hoping to Install Hall of Fame Board
The Claymont Athletic Program is in the early stages of establishing a hall of fame.Superintendent Brian Rentsch says they want to publicly recognize outstanding past athletes, teams, and program supporters beginning in 2026.Claymont’s athletic council...
Dover to Spend Record on Capital Improvements
City officials are planning more projects for the coming year than ever before.Mayor Shane Gunnoe says the budget for capital improvements in 2025 will be the biggest in Dover’s history.At close to $10 million, that will be about twice as much as a normal...
Winter Weather Advisory, Warming Centers Open
Tuscarawas County is under a winter weather advisory until 10am for January 3rd. According to the National Weather Service, snow accumulation could be between 1 and 3 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions.Meanwhile, Tuscarawas and neighboring counties...
Drive Safe during Winter Weather
Patrol reminds motorists how to travel the roads safely during winter weather.Last winter, there were 8,104 crashes on snow, ice or slush-covered roads in Ohio. Of those crashes, 15 were fatal. Many of these crashes are avoidable if drivers would slow down...
Don’t Drink and Drive Over New Year Holiday
The Patrol sends a reminder to not drive impaired, which is in line with their Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.Many may partake in alcohol consumption over the New Year holiday and Ohio State Highway Patrol New Philadelphia Post Lt. Johnnie Maier...
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