An 18-year-old from Coshocton is in the Tuscarawas County jail for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Newcomerstown and leading police on a pursuit into Coshocton County late on Christmas Eve. The suspect, Austin Freetage, is being held on initial charges...

New Philadelphia officials have been saying goodbye to the city councilman moving on to a county-level position.During Monday’s council meeting, mayor Joel Day praised outgoing ward 2 representative and commissioner-elect Mitch Pace, saying the county was...

Claymont will soon start reaping the benefits of the solar field beside the high school.T-M-I Energy Solutions president Jeff Borton gave an update during the last board of education meeting. He says the system itself is built and ready to go online, but...

Tuscarawas Commissioners commended three retirees for their multiple years of service to the county.Proclamations were read by Clerk Rhonda Jordan and among the recognitions was for Lori Smith’s time as County Recorder.“She began her career in the...

Don’t drive impaired, that’s the message the Ohio State Highway Patrol is sharing ahead of two major holidays.The end of the year sees Christmas and New Year celebrations with New Philadelphia Post Lt. Johnnie Maier says getting behind the wheel impaired...

The local alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services board is reminding us to take care of ourselves during this time of giving.Executive director Natalie Bollon says don’t forget to show yourself some grace while trying to make the holidays...

The Newcomerstown Fire Department was toned out Sunday for a structure fire in the 600 block of Tuscarawas Avenue.The 8:25am response initially reported a single person inside the residence, but they evacuated without injury.Firefighters made an initial...

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is urging everyone to spread cheer - not germs - over the holidays.Director of promotion and community relations Jennifer Demuth says virus season appears to be ramping up according to data from the Ohio Department...

A caravan of police cruisers traveled from town-to-town Saturday delivering Christmas gifts.Around a dozen law enforcement vehicles packed with presents left the New Philadelphia police station just after 9 am to brighten the holidays for 15 local...

The commissioners didn’t have to look far to fill a new leadership position within the county government. Kris Lowdermilk went from human resources manager to county administrator on Monday but still works out of the same office next to the commissioner’s...