LOCAL NEWS
Ohio Volunteers Continue Helping in the South
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...
Park Levy Renewal on for Uhrichsville
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 Phila Council Looks at Modest Raises for Certain Employees
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...
Pace, Watson Vie for Tuscarawas Commissioner Seat
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,...
Plea Change in Road Rage Beating Case
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...
Zoarville Hosting Children’s Choir
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...
MWCD Seeks Community Input for Trail Development
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...
E. High Paving Begins
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...
Two Vying for 12th District Congress Seat
The district that covers the western portion of Tuscarawas County is on November’s ballot.Democrat Jerrad Christian is looking to unseat Republican Troy Balderson for the 12th District Congressional position.Christian grew-up in a small town in Athens...
More Paving for City of Dover
The City of Dover announced additional paving that will begin Monday, October 28th.The paving contractor will start milling and grinding Wooster Avenue, between Young Drive and 23rd Street, and paving will directly follow. Wooster Avenue is expected to be...
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