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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 […]

UHRICHSVILLE – A car crash victim was in critical condition Monday afternoon after he was flown to Akron City Hospital following a collision in Uhrichsville that morning. State Highway Patrol Sgt. Jennifer Makris described the man’s injuries as serious but did not immediately have more details on his age or […]

DOVER – The Mayor is putting the city’s Light and Power Plant on a pedestal this week. The employees at Dover Light and Power and the electric field division earned multiple awards at this year’s American Municipal Power Conference. The honors included two awards for safety in generating, transmitting and […]

DOVER – The Dover Rotary Club is bringing back its student exchange program. Rotarian and Youth Exchange Program Chair Steven Higley says the program has been on hiatus for about five years since it stopped due to COVID. The club is relaunching it for the 2026-27 school year. Higley says […]