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Hot dogs, cool cats: Adoptable pets from Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter
Shark, a 1.6-year-old male, is among the cats available for adoption at the Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter, 1432 Tall Timber Road NE in New Philadelphia. He is a a very sweet boy who loves pets and snuggles. He was brought in as a very sick and thin little kitty. Now, he's healthy, put on a few pounds and ready for a new home. ...
Community gets first look at county's first men's substance use treatment and recover center
DENNISON − The first men's substance use treatment and recover center in Tuscarawas County will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Aug. 22. The 7,900-square-foot facility is at 700 Dudgeon Way, near the Ohio 800/U.S. 250 interchange in Dennison. It is operated by OhioGuidestone, one of the largest behavioral health agencies in the state. Stillwater Crossing is a nine-room facility housing 16 men at any given time. Services will include medications, groups, individual...
‘It’s frustrating because we’re split in half.’ Ohio counties cut into 2 congressional districts
Tuscarawas County is a county divided. The northeastern Ohio county is split into two congressional districts — the 6th district and the 12th district. “It’s frustrating because we’re split in half,” said Tuscarawas Democratic Party Chair Gail Garbrandt. “People don’t know what part of the county’s in six and what part of it’s in 12. […]
Eight members of the Strasburg Fire Department resign this week; chief resigned last month
STRASBURG − On Wednesday, July 24, the Strasburg Fire Department posted a concerning note to the community: Nine — count ‘em, nine — firefighters and/or paramedics of varying levels had resigned. That’s approximately 40 percent of the department. This comes on the heels of June resignation of then-Chief Steven Laskey. ...
Canton man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for shooting mother's fiancé
CANTON ‒ A man who fatally shot his mother's fiancé after the couple argued inside their northeast Canton home was found guilty Friday of involuntary manslaughter. A Stark County Common Pleas Court jury also declared Savier D. Smiley, 19, guilty of aggravated assault and having weapons under disability in connection with the Oct. 20...
'You can only go where the wind blows you.' 2024 Balloon Classic takes flight
JACKSON TWP. − Hot air balloons dotted the skies of Stark County as the annual Balloon Classic lifted off Friday morning. The event, located at the Kent State University at Stark campus, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, will continue through the weekend as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. The media...
Canton City Public Health warns of an increase in positive West Nile Virus mosquitos
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton City Public Health (CCPH) is warning residents of an increase in positive West Nile Virus (WNV) test results, in a Facebook post. According to CCPH, the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory notified them that two mosquito samples from its mosquito surveillance program tested positive for WNV.
Canton Township seeks limited home rule. Here's what could change
CANTON TWP. – Limited home rule will be on the ballot in Canton Township. The issue will come before voters in November. If granted, Canton Township trustees will have more local governance power. ...
Dover's Hunter Armstrong aims for gold with seasoned prowess and strong team in 2024
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — Three years ago, Dover High School alum Hunter Armstrong entered uncharted waters. He was a first time Olympian after surprising many with a second-place backstroke finish at the 2021 swim trials. He returned home with a gold medal, swimming in the semifinals of the 400-medley...
Dover Shoney's restaurant, the last in Ohio, to close and be sold in online auction
DOVER ‒ After 33 years in business, the Shoney's restaurant in Dover will be going out of business. It will be closing in a couple more weeks, according to manager Mike Watson, who has worked there for more than 18 years. The property, located at 881 Commercial Parkway, has been put up for sale...
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
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