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Voters across Tuscarawas County are heading to the polls today for Ohio’s primary election, with polling locations open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Director Dave Johnson reminds voters to bring a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license, U.S. passport, or […]

TUSCARAWAS (WTUZ) (May 4, 2026) – A tax levy appearing on the May primary ballot in the Village of Tuscarawas is being presented by village officials as a renewal rather than a true tax increase. According to village leaders, a procedural mix-up last year resulted in the levy being placed […]

Mayor Pat Cadle says the 10-year renewal funds street, alley and storm sewer work — about $400,000 a year. NEWCOMERSTOWN (WTUZ) (May 4, 2026) — Voters in the Village of Newcomerstown will decide May 5 whether to renew the village income tax for another 10 years. Mayor Pat Cadle said the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (May 1, 2026) — A fire at Freeport Press on Thursday afternoon was quickly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. New Philadelphia Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tharp said crews were called to the printing plant at about 12:30 p.m. for an industrial structure fire involving a […]

TIPPECANOE (WTUZ) (April 29, 2026)  – The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is celebrating a milestone in its long-range trail effort—unveiling the first completed project from a 20-year master plan aimed at expanding hiking and biking opportunities. The new Quarry Trail at Clendening Dam Park measures 1.3 miles, with a natural […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 28, 2026)  – Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating two separate incidents involving grandchildren and their grandparents Monday afternoon. Just before 12:30, deputies say a child at a Wainwright home got angry and threw two remote controllers at grandparents, causing minor injuries. The child was later […]

DOVER (WJER) (April 28, 2026) – Tuscarawas County health officials have confirmed a case of rabies in a bat found in Dennison. The positive test was reported April 24th by the Ohio Department of Health, marking the county’s first case in years. Four additional cases have been reported elsewhere in […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WTUZ) (April 28, 2026) – The sale of Uhrichsville’s service garage is still pending, but city council has approved moving forward with a $284,000 bid from Larry Wood of Wood Electric. Council had delayed the decision over questions about relocating the service department. The mayor says lease options are […]

DOVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJER) (April 27, 2026) — Firefighters in Dover worked Saturday to contain a crude oil leak near Brandywine Creek, preventing the spill from spreading further into the surrounding environment. According to Lt. Shane Wells, the leak originated from a storage tank located near State Route 39 and […]

DENNISON, Ohio (April 27, 2026) — The Buckeye Train rolled into Dennison this weekend, bringing with it a celebration of Ohio’s rich transportation history—and some high-profile passengers. The event drew strong crowds as the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum marked the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Museum leaders and rail partners used […]