LOCAL NEWS

Petition for Appeal Denied

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied former Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen’s petition for an appeal of his criminal conviction for theft in office from 2022.The court announced the decision Monday. A jury more than two years ago found Homrighausen guilty of...

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Winter Crisis Program Helps Heat Ohio Homes

Residents can get help stay warm this winter through the Winter Crisis Program.Through March 31, 2025, income eligible Ohioans can get one-time assistance with their home energy bill, whether they’ve been disconnected or have received a notice.Ohio...

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Sponsor a Child through Local Salvation Army’s Angel Tree

The Dover/New Philadelphia Salvation Army is hoping community members will help out this year by picking out a tag from the Angel Tree.This is a way for the non-profit to provide gifts to children, says Captain Andrew Behr.“Eighty kids signed up. Thirty...

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Civil War Themed Trivia Night at Dover Library

The Tuscarawas Valley Civil War Round Table will hold a special Civil War-themed trivia night and soup supper.Members of the community are invited to bring a slow cooker of soup to share with those in attendance.The Thursday, December 12 at 6:30pm trivia...

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Police to Deliver Gifts to Local Children

The local Fraternal Order of Police chapter is playing Santa again this holiday season.Members went shopping over the weekend for the 15 or so families participating in this year’s Christmas with a Cop Program.Co-chair Bob Everett says they buy gifts for...

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Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Warning

Officials have been notified of an individual making calls with claims to be from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office.According to a post, the scammer references a failing to report warrant and demands money else the warrant won’t be “taken care of”.The...

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Child Abuse Suspect Found Competent

The Dover man jailed without bond in connection with a missing child investigation out of Georgia was back in court Tuesday.Antonio Agustin-Ailon is scheduled to be tried beginning march 5th on six felony counts, including rape, gross sexual, imposition,...

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Former Dover Council President Remembered

Dover officials have taken time to remember a longtime civic leader for his involvement throughout the community. Former council president Jerry Warner died last week at the age of 86.  Warner founded the city’s shade tree commission and the Dover police...

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Warming Centers Open in Tuscarawas County

The Tuscarawas County Emergency Management Agency is coordinating some escapes from the frigid weather and wind chills for those in need.Director Jennifer James says people without home heating or anywhere else to go can head to public library locations...

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Polar Express Returns at Dennison Railroad Depot

A Twin Cities holiday tradition returns this evening.The Dennison Depot is offering its popular polar express train rides on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through December 15th.Marketing director Taylur Cunningham says passengers will enjoy a...

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