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NEW PHILADELPHIA – A Dover man who pleaded guilty to raping a child was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 15 years. Christopher Arbogast, 53, was initially indicted on 11 counts but pleaded guilty to three felonies, including rape, in April. Judge Michael Ernest imposed […]

COLUMBUS – The Ohio House and Senate have approved more than $5 million for Tuscarawas County projects that range from pickleball courts to Revolutionary War memorials. The funds are part of Ohio’s $4 billion 2027-2028 biennial capital budget that is not final until Governor Mike DeWine signs it. Projects slated […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – About half of all child car seats are installed incorrectly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hoping to reduce that percentage locally, the New Philadelphia Fire Department and local health agencies will conduct free car seat checks at the Blue Bell Drive Walmart on Monday. […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A 25-year-old Sugarcreek man who allegedly shot into a Dundee residence after making threats has been indicted by the Tuscarawas County Grand Jury. Trevor Judd faces six counts, including discharging a firearm into a habitation, using weapons while intoxicated and aggravated menacing. According to Sheriff’s reports, deputies […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A Dover woman has pleaded not guilty to reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter in the death of her grandfather. Louann Sears, 27, is in the Tuscarawas County Jail with bond set at $25,000. According to police reports from August 2025, the 85-year-old victim told police Sears pushed […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A New Philadelphia man has been indicted on attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting his girlfriend last month. Zachary Gill, 25, faces two counts of attempted murder – both first degree felonies, two counts of felonious assault and another felony weapons charge. Gill was not allowed to […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A Dayton man accused of taking a 15-year-old girl from New Philadelphia to Wisconsin without her parents’ permission has been indicted on a pair of felonies. Jordan Romine, 24, is charged with interference with custody and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Captain Detective […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Crews are adding a gazebo to the downtown square this week. Service Director Ron McAbier has been anticipating its arrival as part of the $3 million beautification project in the center of city. His wait is over as crews began erecting the gazebo Wednesday. McAbier says motorists […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The costs to participate in and buy seasons passes for New Philadelphia Schools sporting events is going up. The School Board this week increased pay-to-participate fees and season ticket prices, and added a price tag to Golden Quaker passes for senior citizens. Board member Kelly Ricklic said […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The boys on the New Philadelphia track team had their sights set on an OHSAA state championship since they won an indoor state championship this past winter. But it came down to the wire for the Quakers at the state track meet Saturday and Sunday at Jesse […]