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MAGNOLIA – When a vehicle stuck an ODOT truck in a closed work zone in Tuscarawas County Monday, it marked the 94th time ODOT crews and equipment have been struck this year. That number didn’t even stand for 24 hours before an ODOT vehicle was hit for the 95th time […]

DOVER – Nine Tuscarawas County girls varsity basketball coaches spoke at Monday’s Tuscarawas County Girls High School Basketball Preview Night at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center. However, it was New Philadelphia Coach Kevin Cornell who said something that’s likely to make everybody root for the Lady Quakers. “If you come […]

DUNDEE – A crash involving a semi and a trash truck closed state Route 250 north of Strasburg for about an hour and a half and sent one person to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clinton Armstrong says around 2 p.m. a westbound trash truck on […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The 24-year-old suspect in a weekend fire that destroyed two mobile homes and damaged another was arraigned Tuesday morning on aggravated arson and other charges. Police Chief Tessa Pohovey says Chance Cawley was served warrants Tuesday morning for two felony counts of aggravated arson, arson, breaking and […]

The District 5 Volleyball Coaches Association All-Stars were released this week, as voted upon by the coaches. The top award winners are listed and the complete list is here: 2025 D5VCA All-Stars This District 5 Volleyball Coaches Association/McDonald’s All-Star Match will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 12,at Tuscarawas Central Catholic […]

DOVER – Dover Chemical and the city of Dover have released joint statement that absolves the company of any wrongdoing and seems to blame former city officials for the 4 ½-year legal battle that ended this week. DCC-City Joint Statement Neither Mayor Shane Gunnoe nor Dover Chemical attorney Ryan McElduff […]

DOVER – The legal dispute between the city of Dover and the Dover Chemical Corporation is coming to an end more than four years after it started. Dover Chemical on Monday filed a notice to dismiss its lawsuit against the city. That night Dover City Council approved a settlement agreement […]

DOVER – The $230 million Schaeffler Plant under construction in north Dover has been named Ohio’s Economic Development Project of the Year, beating out 60 nominations from across the state. Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Marla Akridge says it is very prestigious honor to be recognized by their […]

UHRICHSVILLE – The Claymont School Board Monday did not reverse a financial decision that will raise property taxes despite continued pleas from the mayors of Uhrichsville and Dennison. School Board members Monday defended the move that they made in April, noting that it will raise property taxes by $138 per […]

DOVER – As local school officials navigate through uncertainty in state funding and policies, they hope to answer some of the community’s questions. Dover Superintendent Karie McCrate says she plans to mail every district resident a packet explaining recent financial decisions. “We’re planning before Thanksgiving to put … an eight […]