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NEW PHILADELPHIA – The State Highway Patrol cited a truck driver after he lost his load and backed up traffic for about two hours on I-77 North in New Philadelphia midday Wednesday. Commander Lt. Bryan Sponaugle says at around 10:30 a.m., a truck hauling a large roll-off container started having […]

DOVER – The number of confirmed measles cases in Tuscarawas County this summer has grown to 11. That is an increase of three since last week. The Tuscarawas County Health Department reports that the cases range in age from 1 to 31 years old, and all the cases involve individuals […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A Tuscarawas County man’s recent string of run-ins with the law culminated on Monday with charges of assaulting multiple deputies and a mugshot showing visible facial injuries. David Hochstetler, 34, of New Philadelphia is in the Tuscarawas County Jail with bail set at $25,000. He’s charged with […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A Canton murder suspect was arrested in New Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon. The U.S. Marshals Service reports multiple law enforcement agencies arrested 46-year-old Darrell Washington in the 1500 block of Barnhill Road after a brief foot pursuit. Washington was wanted by the Canton Police Department for aggravated murder […]

DOVER – The Tuscarawas County Health Department confirmed five more cases of measles on Wednesday to bring the county’s total to eight as of 3:30 p.m. Cases range in age from 1 to 20 years, and 100 percent of confirmed cases are unvaccinated. Health officials encourage anyone who is not […]

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 […]