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DOVER (WJER) (Feb. 18, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department has been registering participants for a free virtual training course focused on Responding to Addiction, but officials say space is limited. The online session will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, February 27, offering community members tools […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Tuscarawas County Leaders of Tomorrow Summit is gearing up for its next big event for local high school students. The annual day‑long summit, hosted by Leadership Tuscarawas, brings teens together with community professionals for a full day of inspiration and hands‑on learning. Leadership Tusc Board Member […]

COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is encouraging high school students to take part in the new Presidential 1776 Award Challenge. It’s a national civics competition launched as part of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. Participants in grades 9–12 will advance through an online exam, regional semifinals, and a national […]

UHRICHSVILLE — City officials are working to secure the final portion of funding needed for a major road rehabilitation project along Trenton Avenue and Jaycee Drive. Mayor Jim Zucal recently updated city council on his meeting with the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA), noting that Uhrichsville has already obtained $1.5 […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The annual Engineering Technology Opportunity Expo returns Wednesday, bringing together local manufacturers and a high school bridge‑building competition at the Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center. Held from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the event coincides with National Engineers Week and aims to highlight regional industry while connecting […]

COLUMBUS, Oh. – Ohioans looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day surprise won’t have to look far. New labor market data from Ohio Job and Family Services shows the state is packed with options for sweethearts of all kinds. Ohio boasts 130 candy and chocolate shops, 463 florists, 568 gift shops, […]

ZOARVILLE (Feb. 12, 2026) – The Tuscarawas Valley Local School District has been awarded two state safety grants aimed at improving both student transportation and campus security. The district received just under $25,000 through the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program, which provided funding to 371 schools, districts, and boards […]

BALTIC (WJER) (Feb. 11, 2026) — A fire south of Ragersville Wednesday morning left a trailer home destroyed and claimed the lives of a dozen pets, according to Baltic Fire Chief Gary Stein. Firefighters were called to the 9200 block of Haas Road SW around 7:30 a.m., after the homeowner […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 11, 2026) – Travel and tourism officials from 10 east-central Ohio counties have joined forces in a new regional marketing initiative aimed at promoting the area’s shared attractions and boosting economic growth. Tuscarawas County is among the counties participating in the newly launched Ohio Foothills campaign. The […]

COLUMBUS (WTUZ) (Feb. 11, 2026) – The Ohio Department of Commerce is urging residents to stay vigilant as Valentine’s Day approaches, warning that romance scams continue to cause devastating financial losses—especially among older adults. Attorney Inspector Janice Hitzeman says that with fraudsters expanding their reach through everyday technology, more Ohioans […]