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The Times-Reporter

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TuscBDD weighs next steps after levy election defeat

The Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will evaluate its finances and consider its next steps after voters rejected an additional 1.2 mill, 10-year levy on Nov. 3. TuscBDD Superintendent Amy Adam reaffirmed the agency's commitment to people with developmental disabilities and their families following the levy election, according to a community announcement. “While we are disappointed in the outcome of yesterday’s levy election, we respect the decision of our friends and neighbors here in Tuscarawas County,” Adam said. Adam said the agency recognizes that families are facing financial pressures and understands concerns about property taxes. She said TuscBDD remains committed to the people with developmental disabilities and families who rely on its services and supports. TuscBDD to assess financial impact TuscBDD plans to evaluate the financial impact of the levy defeat in the coming weeks and work with its board to determine a path forward. “Our priority will be to approach these decisions thoughtfully, transparently, and with consideration for the people we serve, our employees, our provider partners, and the community,” Adam said. She also thanked TuscBDD staff, providers, families, community partners and people who learned about the agency's services. “Although the election outcome presents challenges, our mission remains

Tuscarawas County, OH · 1d

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Tuscarawas County Fair sets 2027 beef tag-in

4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit a market beef animal at the 2027 Tuscarawas County Fair must bring their animals to tag-in from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 in the main show arena at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. Preregistration is not required, and there is no makeup date....

Tuscarawas County, OH · 3d
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Akron Leader Publications

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Barberton school board approves retirement incentive

BARBERTON — The Barberton City Schools Board of Education Oct. 28 approved a memorandum of understanding with the Barberton Education Association to enact a one-time $10,000 retirement incentive for eligible staff members between Nov. 6, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Board member Pat Boyle said the agreement had been...

Barberton, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Tuscarawas County Results: Zemis, Contini Win in Unofficial Count

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Tuscarawas County voters returned Commissioner Kristin Zemis to office and chose Lisa Contini as the county’s next auditor in the November 3, 2026, general election, according to unofficial results reported by the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections from all 81 precincts in the county. Every result in this story is unofficial […]

Tuscarawas County, OH · 3d

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Mihalik praises Killbuck, other communities for Appalachia growth

During the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the Appalachian Community Grant Program North Main Street Trail & Downtown Revitalization project Oct. 27, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik took time to visit and share her thoughts on how impressive this effort was and how important it is for both Killbuck and Holmes County.

Holmes County, OH · 1d

The Times-Reporter

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Tuscarawas County Art Guild plans annual fall exhibit

The Tuscarawas County Art Guild will showcase more than 100 works by local and regional artists during its 11th annual Fall Art Exhibit and Competition in New Philadelphia. The opening reception is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts, 461 Robinson Drive SE, according to a community announcement. Artists will compete for Best of Show, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit and Honorable Mention. The awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The reception will feature music by Chris Rober, artwork by Jackie Holan in the upper gallery and refreshments. The event is open to the public. The guild is a 501(c)(3) organization established to promote art awareness in Tuscarawas County and surrounding areas and support its members and area artists. More information is available at tuscarawascountyartguild.com . This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tuscarawas County Art Guild plans annual fall exhibit

Tuscarawas County, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Wayne County Backed Republicans at Home as Results Head to Nov. 24 Certification

WOOSTER — Wayne County voters backed Republican candidates by wide margins in the Nov. 3 general election even as Democrats won Ohio’s top statewide races, according to the unofficial results from the Wayne County Board of Elections. The counts now move into the official canvass, which must be certified by Tuesday, Nov. 24. With 64 […]

Wayne County, OH · 2d

Akron Leader Publications

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City of Green to host Veterans Day ceremony

GREEN — The City of Green’s annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Green Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Steese Road. The ceremony will begin with the presentation of colors by the Green Fire Honor Guard and Green High School Junior ROTC and the National Anthem performed by Green High School’s On a Side Note Choir.

Green, OH · 3d

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Which mass-produced toy got its start in Akron during the 1880s? Take our news quiz

Since holiday decorations hit stores with alarming speed following Halloween, we thought you might be thinking of gift-giving ideas, especially toys for the tots. A quick look back into Akron’s history reveals a rich vein of toy-making going on in what some dubbed “The Original North Pole.” An Akron inventor may have changed the course of toy making starting in downtown Akron. What toy did he mass produce, making it accessible to children all over?

Akron, OH · 2d

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Uhrichsville Weighs Operating Levy After Renewal Defeat

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Nov. 5, 2026) — Mayor Jim Zucal says the city may need to pursue an operating levy in May after its renewal levy failed Tuesday by 105 votes, ending the 2.8‑mill tax that brought in about $141,000 a year for city operations. In a letter to...

Uhrichsville, OH · 2d

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Akron turns former fire station into ‘Neighborhood Destination’

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city of Akron announced the former Fire Station 12 will be transformed into the Wallhaven Hop Shop, according to a press release. The original fire station, located at 1952 W. Market Street, was decommissioned in 2024 after serving Akron for more than 70 years. The city says the redevelopment project will keep the distinctive firehouse design while transforming the property into a “productive, community-focused space.

Akron, OH · 3d

Medina County Gazette

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Wadsworth considers contract for water treatment capacity study

WADSWORTH — Wadsworth officials are taking another step toward increasing the city’s water treatment capacity, with Wadsworth City Council considering a contract of up to $296,000 for engineering design services related to a high-rate demonstration study. The study is intended to determine whether the city’s existing water treatment...

Wadsworth, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Akron Housing Amendments Take Effect in 30 Days, Full Rules May Take 120

Akron voters approved two housing charter amendments on Nov. 3, but tenants and landlords will wait up to 120 days before the new rules bind property owners. Signal Akron and the Akron Beacon Journal reported Issue 11 passed with more than 57% of the vote — 57.8% according to the Akron Beacon Journal’s unofficial count […]

Akron, OH · 2d

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Ohio saw the biggest decline in homeownership affordability, new report shows

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal, https://ohiocapitaljournal.com. Ohio had the steepest decline in homeownership affordability between 2020 to 2025, according to new reporting from the National Housing Conference. The number of occupations able to afford a typically priced home with a 10% down payment fell nearly 41% across Ohio’s metropolitan areas...

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ODNR Opens First Braille Trail in Ohio State Parks at Wingfoot Lake

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has opened its first Braille Trail at Wingfoot Lake State Park in Mogadore, the department announced in a news release reported Nov. 5. The quarter-mile loop is the first trail of its kind in the Ohio State Parks system, built so visitors who are blind or have low vision […]

Mogadore, OH · 2d

Jordan Miller News

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Eight Medal of Honor recipients to attend free meet-and-greet Friday in Canton ahead of Patriot Ball

Eight recipients of the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration for valor in combat, will be in Canton...

Canton, OH · 1d

The Daily Record

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Wayne Center for the Arts names New FabLab After Seaman Family

Wayne Center for the Arts has named its new FabLab for Innovation and Creativity following the completion of a $2.6 million capital campaign that also funded a new arts park. The FabLab naming recognizes support from the Seaman Family Foundation and Seaman Corporation, according to a community announcement. The Seaman family made one of the campaign's final major gifts in collaboration with the Stanley C. Gault Philanthropic Fund at the Wayne County Community Foundation, which provided the capstone gift. The campaign paid for development of the FabLab and the Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Arts Park. Both opened June 27. The new FabLab gives students and other community members space to explore glasswork, enameling, woodworking, welding, blacksmithing and other creative disciplines. "We are excited to partner with Wayne Center for the Arts to bring the Fablab to life,” says Kimberly Seaman, executive director of the Seaman Family Foundation. “Innovation begins with creative thinking and the Fablab will provide students opportunities to develop the problem-solving, design, and technical skills that fuel both artistic expression and workforce success. This investment supports the next generation of makers, innovators, and skilled professionals who will help our community thrive.” According to the announcement, the

Wooster, OH · 2d

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Akron announces second annual Sports and Wellness grant recipients

Another $100,000 in sports and wellness grants for 50 organizations will be distributed in Akron amid efforts to prevent youth violence. While a $2,000 grant might not seem like much, community organizations say they can make that money go a long way. Jamar Blackmon, executive director of GOALGETTA Academy, said...

Akron, OH · 1d

News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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Vacant Akron fire station to become new community gathering hub

Developers plan to transform Fire Station 12 into a new community hub, which will eventually feature a bakery, café, food and drinks, multiple gathering spaces and a potential entertainment space.

Akron, OH · 1d

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Ohio Warns of 'Beat the Sign' Driving Game Tied to Medina Crash

Ohio school officials are warning parents and students about a reported driving activity called “Beat the Sign,” in which participants allegedly ignore stop signs on purpose and try to beat their own record for how many intersections they can blow through without stopping. The warning comes after a school superintendent reported a serious crash in Medina, Ohio, involving a driver who allegedly kept a log tracking attempts.

Medina, OH · 1d