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Buckeye Program Moving to Dover High School

Buckeye’s exercise science and sports medicine program is moving to Dover high school.Career center superintendent Bob Alsept says talk of a potential partnership started when the new high school was built a few years ago.“We looked at different programs,...

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ODNR: Don’t Handle Sick or Dead Wildlife

Do not touch wild birds, especially if sick or dead, and never pick up feathers. That warning from officials follows reports of dead fowl in multiple counties, such as Stark, Richland, and Huron.The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife...

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Crews Strike Gas Line in New Phila

Enbridge Gas says crews have been working to restore service to around 150 customers in the city after a third-party contractor not affiliated with the company struck a gas line.City Service Director Ron McAbier says it happened on Wednesday afternoon...

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Empower Tusc Under New Leadership

Empower Tusc’s new leader is hoping to expand on the groundwork laid by her predecessor.Suicide prevention committee chair Terri Miller replaces former coordinator Jodi Salvo, who stepped down at the beginning of the year to become Tuscarawas County’s...

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City Planning Commission Offers School Location Suggestions

Some city officials have a preference as to where the New Philadelphia School District could build a new high school if approved by voters. The school district in May is again attempting a $72-million bond issue to construct a new Pre-K through 6th-grade...

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Court Orders Sanity Evaluation

The trial of a man accused of attacking a Dover gas station attendant with a hammer is on hold as he undergoes a sanity evaluation.Police say 39-year-old John McNutt on Dec. 9 attempted to rob the Wooster Avenue Speedway, hitting the female clerk in the...

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Drunk Driver Flees Scene, Gets Arrested Shortly After

Police say a drunk driver who fled the scene of a fender-bender in New Philadelphia ended up in someone’s front yard in Dover before going to jail. Police have charged the 27-year-old Dover man with six misdemeanors, including OVI, failure to control, open...

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Tuscarawas Sport HOF Preparing for Next Class

The Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame is now taking nominations for its next class in 2026. That will be the hall’s third class, as inducted in even-numbered years.Hall board member and secretary Jim Gill says nominees can include standout athletes,...

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Major Leaks Repaired After Cold Weather

The frigid weather kept New Philadelphia’s street and water departments busy last week.Service director Ron McAbier says they had to repair three major leaks, two on the main that supplies water to a grocery store. It’s now on the city’s list of problem...

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City of Uhrichsville Sets 2025 Budget

The City of Uhrichsville approves a budget of over $2 million.Auditor Jeryl McGaffick requested the action at Thursday evening’s council meeting.“And I ask that you pass it retroactive to January 1st so that when the State Auditor audits, they know I had...

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