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WDOG, Tuscarawas County's newest radio station, to go on air sometime this summer
WDOG, "Bad Dog Radio 105.9 FM," in New Philadelphia will be the county's newest radio station. The non-profit station is expected to go on the air sometime this summer. NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Tuscarawas County's newest radio station, WDOG, Bad Dog Radio 105.9 FM, is expected to go on the air sometime this summer.
Canton arson kills 1, Ohio State Fire Marshal investigating
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton fire officials and the State Fire Marshal are investigating a house fire they say is arson in Canton early Wednesday that ended in the death of one person. Evidence found at the scene indicates the fire was intentionally set, investigators say. Firefighters say they responded...
Hot dogs, cool cats: Adoptable pets from Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter
Pauline, an almost 5-year-old spayed female, is among the cats available for adoption at the Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter, 1432 Tall Timber Road NE in New Philadelphia. May 6 marks one year of searching for her forever family with the Tuscarawas County Humane Society. Pauline is a sweet girl that loves having her cheeks rubbed.
Tuscarawas County's historic barns highlighted during conservation group’s annual meeting
The Friends of Ohio Barns held its annual conference in Tuscarawas County this past weekend. The group toured five barns in the county, including a barn built in 1913 on the Steam Valley Farm in Dover Township. DOVER ‒ Barn enthusiasts from around the state of Ohio gathered in Tuscarawas...
Fire breaks out at housing complex in Waynesburg, two residents hospitalized
In Waynesburg, a massive fire ravaged Indian Run Manor – a Stark County Metropolitan Housing Complex early Tuesday morning. Responding swiftly, 10 departments, with Mohawk Valley in the lead, dispatched 59 firefighters at 3:25 a.m. Mohawk Valley’s proximity facilitated their arrival within 4 minutes at the 7785 Mottice Dr. location.
‘Shut the f**k up’: Officer seen kneeling on man’s neck before his death
A 53-year-old man crashed his vehicle into a utility pole and fled to a nearby veteran’s hall in East Canton, Ohio. While he was being placed under arrested, he told officers at least 5 times that he couldn’t breathe.
Member of Tuscarawas County Board of Elections fined $200 for role in sales tax case
Jeremiah Johnson of Sugarcreek was sentenced Monday for failure to pay sales taxes related to his business. Johnson is a member of the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections. NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ A member of the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections has been fined $200 and ordered to serve five days in jail after pleading no contest Monday to charges of failure to pay sales taxes related to his Sugarcreek business.
Strasburg softball cruises to its fourth straight Inter Valley Conference North title
STRASBURG — Defending D4 state softball champion Strasburg celebrated a fourth consecutive outright Inter Valley Conference North title Tuesday night as the Tigers rolled to a 10-2 triumph over visiting Buckeye Trail at Franklin Park. With the win, the Tigers, ranked second in the state in the latest D4...
Union members reject latest contract offer from Gradall Industries
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 1285 overwhelmingly voted to reject the latest contract offer by Gradall Industries on Sunday. "The company’s wage and benefit package does not meet the expectations of its dedicated workforce, which worked through a pandemic and continues...
Canton's oldest standing commercial building being restored, readied for tenants
CANTON − The former Landmark Tavern, considered Canton’s oldest remaining commercial building, could finally be restored and ready for new tenants later this year. Canton City Economic Development Director Chris Hardesty said JSC Properties, which acquired the property in 2017, has stabilized the structure at 108 Cherry Ave. NE and will soon begin...
Tuscarawas County man identified found dead in Muskingum River
Marietta police have disclosed the identity of the deceased individual discovered in the Harmar region of Marietta earlier this week. The body was spotted by a coach from the Marietta College crew team along the western bank of the Muskingum River, located off Gilman Avenue in close proximity to the Washington Street Bridge and the Marietta College Boathouse, as detailed by Marietta Police Captain Ryan Huffman in a statement.
Record number of rabbits removed from Canton home; Stark Humane Society asks for care help
NIMISHILLEN TWP. ‒ The Stark County Humane Society is asking the public to help provide food and other supplies for 97 rabbits removed from a Canton home. Jackie Godbey, executive director of the Stark County Humane Society, said the agency needs Timothy hay, rabbit food pellets, fresh vegetables, pine bedding, rabbit chew toys,...
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