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Man Sentenced in Assault Case
The 52-year-old who beat another man nearly to death at a party in New Philadelphia will spend the next four to six years in prison. Tuscarawas county common pleas court judge Elizabeth Thomakos ordered the punishment for Jerry Davis, noting his numerous...
Man Jailed in Attempted Bank Robbery
It appears a 20-year-old with a hammer, screwdriver, spoon, knife and plastic trash bags unsuccessfully attempted to rob PNC Bank on West High Avenue in New Philadelphia over the weekend.In a press release Wednesday, New Philadelphia Police Chief Tessa...
US 36 Crash Involves Motorcycle
Information has been provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol regrading a serious injury crash. Wednesday morning, at around 6:35, a Chevrolet Trax and a Harley Davidson were both westbound on US 36, near Robin Road, when the Trax slowed for other...
25-Year-old Sentence for Child Related Crimes
The Bolivar man convicted last month in a child sex abuse case from 2021 is behind bars.25-year-old Justin McCauley was taken to the Tuscarawas county jail Monday to begin his punishment for gross sexual imposition.Common pleas court judge Michael Ernest...
Electrical Problem Sparks Mineral City Fire
Mineral city’s fire chief says a fire Tuesday morning caused significant heat and smoke damage to a two-story home in the 87 hundred block of north high street. Nobody was injured. Chief Sam Moore says neighbors reported the fire shortly before 8:30 am as...
Annual Flower Fundraiser Back at Local Family Farm
Mums for a Cause is back as an annual fundraiser.Pam Sprowls started the effort after her own cancer diagnosis with a portion of the money raised during the sale going back to the local Rainbow Connection.“To the Seeds of Hope, which is earmarked for women...
Two Separate Arrests Made
A pair of suspects fleeing from police got caught after running into the wrong yards in separate incidents this past Friday and Sunday.On Friday, Dover Police received a report of a man fleeing the scene of a crash on Brookside Drive around 8:30 p.m. City...
New Miss Clayland Crowned
New royalty was crowned on Saturday and will represent the local area through her travels and at the Miss Ohio competition.Miss Clayland saw eight young women vying for the top spot and following the judge interview, on-stage question, fitness/health,...
Tusc Fair Hosting Grandstand Events
Not only will 4-H livestock and other items be shown at the 174th Tuscarawas County Fair, but grandstand events will also play a major role.The evening entertainment is ticketed but not all events have a price, says Board President Reb Billman.“Band-O-Rama...
Commissioners Adjust Jury Pay
The compensation for serving on a jury in Tuscarawas County is increasing.Beginning in 2025, jurors will get paid 20 dollars for each half or full day of service and 30-bucks per day after the first 10.Board of commissioner’s president Kristen Zemis says...
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