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DOVER – The Tuscarawas County resident who contracted measles is recovering well and didn’t expose very many people to the highly contagious virus, according to health officials. Tuscarawas County Health Commissioner Katie Seward says this case is likely linked to the previously announced measles exposure when two infected Ashtabula County […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A Stark County man accused of dealing drugs after a traffic stop in Uhrichsville was sentenced on Tuesday to 4 to 6 years in prison. Roberto Rodriguez, 39, pleaded guilty in June to five counts, including first-degree felony trafficking and possession of cocaine along with OVI and […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A 27-year-old Tuscarawas County man accused of selling drugs near a Dover elementary school was sentenced to three years of probation on Tuesday. Cullen Brogan could face 6 years in prison if he violates the terms of probation, which includes a 6-month treatment program at the Eastern […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The black bear that wandered through Tuscarawas County is no stranger to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Wildlife Officer Mike Budd says they have been tracking the bear through reported sightings since it entered Ohio from Pennsylvania. He says the bear has been spotted as far north […]

UHRICHSVILLE – The mayor is taking some time off to address a medical situation. A Monday morning announcement from the city does not specify what Mayor Jim Zucal is dealing or how long he will be absent. It wishes him a speedy recovery. City officials say there are no further […]

SUGARCREEK – No people or animals were hurt in an overnight fire that destroyed two barns and everything inside them. Sugarcreek Fire and Rescue Chief John Meek says the fire was reported at approximately 2:07 a.m. on Friday in the 7700 block of Stony Point Road NW on private property, […]

SUGARCREEK – Four people were hospitalized, one with serious injuries, following a three-vehicle crash on state Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek this morning. It happened at the intersection of 39 and Schilling Hill Road around 9:45 a.m. The State Highway Patrol says a 2024 Subara Forester driven by a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Eight hours of music are planned in downtown on Saturday as Music on the Square returns for the sixth time. https://www.facebook.com/ArtMusicTheSquare Because of construction on the square, the free event will be on First Drive Northeast between Ashwood Lane and Fair Avenue Northeast. That’s in the area […]

SUGARCREEK – Health officials have issued a warning about a possible measles exposure last week. Tuscarawas County Health Department Commissioner Katie Seward says there are no active cases of measles in Tuscarawas County, but two Ashtabula County residents with active measles infections were at the Smokey Lane Stables in Sugarcreek […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A black bear returned peacefully to the woods after visiting a south side neighborhood on Thursday morning. New Philadelphia Police said they received several calls about the black bear, which looked to be on the smallish side. They say he didn’t cause any harm or damage before […]