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This Forgotten Ohio State Park Has A Strange Sound That Locals Say Comes From The Woods

Howls, sharp wood knocks, and rocks thrown by nobody you can see. Those are the sounds people report in one sprawling park’s woods. The place has earned a nickname as the Bigfoot Capital of Ohio. It even hosts what’s billed as the world’s longest-running Bigfoot conference. I...

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New Phila, Uhrichsville Discuss Proposals for Former Rite Aid Buildings

The former Rite Aid at Five Points in New Philadelphia will become a Bellstores. County records show the Campbell Oil Company purchased the property at 705 West High Avenue for $1.95 million earlier this month. Mayor Joel Day this week announced the company’s intention to build a convenience store and...

New Philadelphia, OH · 21h

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Amid plans to shut off landlines, rural Ohioans worry of isolation

Decades ago, before cell phones buzzed and beeped in everyone's pockets, people relied on a network of copper wires to stay connected to loved ones. A landline phone’s chime was a familiar part of everyday life. In some Appalachian Ohio homes, like Paul Feezel’s, those landlines are still ringing....

Ohio · 1d
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NAMI Six County Welcomes New Executive Director, Launches Mental Health Survey

ZANESVILLE, OH – A local organization dedicated to mental health support and education is entering a new chapter with a new leader. Sarah Lang stepped into her role as the new executive director of NAMI Six County on October 1st. And she’s already working to make a difference! Lang is leading a community-wide mental health survey to hear directly from residents in Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Guernsey, and Noble counties.

Perry County, OH · 3d
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Community news and events from the Dover-New Philadelphia area

Claymont wins literacy engagement award Claymont City Schools won the School District Literacy Engagement Award at the Nov. 7, at the Tuscarawas County Family Reading Festival. East Central Ohio Educational Service Center hosted the festival at New Towne Mall. It included activities designed to show children that reading can be an adventure. Participating schools included Tuscarawas Central Catholic, New Philadelphia, Claymont, Buckeye Career Center and Tusky Valley. Families also had the chance to meet beloved book characters, participate in hands-on literacy activities and explore resources available throughout Tuscarawas County. Winter roadways may be impact by budget limitations Tuscarawas County Engineer Doug Bachman reminds drivers to slow down during and after snow and ice storms. The department’s goal is to get county roads to the condition so that the average driver, when exercising caution, can travel roads safely. Reduced speeds may be necessary. During and after large events, the department will attempt to get roads open so that they can be safely traveled with caution;, however due to budget limitations and salt shortages, county roads will not necessarily be in a condition such that drivers can safely drive 55 mph. The department does not have a black roads policy and does

New Philadelphia, OH · 16h

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Tensions rise in Mingo Junction after ex-fire chief found guilty in court

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Tensions remained high in Mingo Junction following the latest court ruling involving former Fire Chief Brandon Montgomery, as residents packed a village council meeting to protest council members’ handling of his case. Montgomery pleaded no contest, was found guilty and was sentenced to community...

Mingo Junction, OH · 2d

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Wheeling announces six-day closure on Chapline Street for WVU Medicine Cancer Center water tap installation

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Part of Chapline Street will close for six days while crews install a water tap for the WVU Medicine Cancer Center site. Chapline Street will be closed between 20th and 22nd streets from Friday, Nov. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 18. Drivers will still have access to the Wheeling Police Department and […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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Tuskegee Airmen mural will return downtown Steubenville

A blank wall in downtown Steubenville is set to become the new home of a mural many in the city were disappointed to see come down. City leaders on Wednesday announced plans to bring back the Tuskegee Airmen mural, tying its return to a new business development connected to Oyo Brewing Co. The mural will be repainted on a wall at the Antiques Warehouse on Market Street.

Steubenville, OH · 2d

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This Small Ohio Town Fills Its Streets With Over 200 Giant Nutcrackers And Strolling It Is Free

Dean Martin stands six feet tall on a downtown sidewalk, and he’s a nutcracker. Nearby, a singing nutcracker named Sebastian belts out Christmas tunes in Dean’s famous style. That’s just the warm-up. More than 200 life-size nutcrackers line the streets of this Ohio town, and each one...

Steubenville, OH · 2d

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Petrella calls Steubenville at turning point, vows to tackle mall closure

Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella told residents Wednesday that the city is at a pivotal moment as it works to build on revitalization efforts, confront major challenges and chart what he described as a clear path forward. Petrella delivered his first State of the City address at Youngstown State University-Steubenville, where...

Steubenville, OH · 1d

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I-70 Traffic Patterns Altered for Wheeling Christmas Parade

Lane and Ramp Closures on Interstate 70 Westbound and Eastbound in Wheeling to Begin Monday, November 20, 2026. Ohio County, WV – A portion of Interstate 70 westbound in Wheeling will have the left lane closed, and the eastbound off ramps onto Main Street into downtown Wheeling will be closed from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Friday, November 20, 2026, for the Wheeling Christmas Parade. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

Wheeling, WV · 13h

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Korean War soldier from Steubenville returns home more than 75 years after going missing in action

STEUBENVILLE, OH. (WTRF) – A Steubenville soldier who was reported missing in action during the Korean War is finally returning home more than 75 years after his disappearance, following the identification of his remains by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. First Lt. Raymond Banker Gilbert, a native of Steubenville and graduate of Steubenville High School […]

Steubenville, OH · 3d

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Jefferson County leaders tout development plan near YSU campus

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Jefferson County leaders are moving ahead with plans to develop land near Youngstown State University’s Steubenville campus, saying the effort is aimed not only at improving the area but also at attracting young people to the city and giving them a reason to stay. County...

Jefferson County, OH · 3d

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Guernsey County awarded $214,000 for Pleasant City, Derwent street work

Forty-nine Ohio communities, including Guernsey, Belmont and Noble, will share about $11.1 million in funding for projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public facilities and essential services, according to the Ohio Department of Development.The funding comes through the federal Community Development Block Grant Allocation Program and will be used for projects designed to improve residents’ quality of life and encourage economic growth. The money can also support public service programs, including Meals on Wheels, health and wellness initiatives, and assistance for people facing housing challenges or homelessness. Guernsey County will receive $214,000 to replace curbs and improve streets in the village of Pleasant City and the community of Derwent. The projects will benefit 500 people. Belmont County will receive $288,000 to install playground equipment in the village of Barnesville and demolish dilapidated residential structures throughout the county. Noble County will receive $150,000 to improve parks in the village of Summerfield and install an accessible restroom facility in the village of Belle Valley. The projects will benefit more than 300 people. Whether it’s a reliable water system, a safe route to school, or a meal delivered to an older neighbor, these investments support the things Ohioans count on every day,” said Lydia

Guernsey County, OH · 2d

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More Than 81 Years Later, WWII POW Raymond Richmond Finally Comes Home to Marshall County

Raymond Carl Richmond left Marshall County as a young airman and came home more than 81 years later, on Veterans Day, in a hearse carrying his remains. The 25-year-old technical sergeant and flight engineer died in a Tokyo military prison in 1945, and this week his remains finally completed a journey that took them from Honolulu to Atlanta to Pittsburgh before reaching the West Virginia hills he left behind.

Marshall County, WV · 1d

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Northwood Health Systems adds new psychiatrist to their staff in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Northwood Health Systems welcomed a new adult and geriatric psychiatrist to their staff. Northwood Health Systems is a nonprofit behavioral health center for residents of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel county. After running a private practice in North Carolina the past six years, Dr. Todd Derreberry decided that he wanted […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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Steubenville officials weigh four sites for new fire station as design deadline nears

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Steubenville officials are continuing discussions about building a new fire station as the city works toward early design and cost estimates for the project. The city has Employee Energy Architects, who face a deadline to provide preliminary designing costs. Officials have said the city would need...

Steubenville, OH · 2d

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Dover/New Philadelphia apartments ​for rents hold steady at a median of $1,200

Renters in Dover/New Philadelphia saw apartment listing prices stay in line with October 2025's median of $1,200, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,200 in October. Median listing prices in Dover/New Philadelphia are trending the same as the previous month's $1,200 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gadsdentimes.com Out of 6,444 rental listings in Dover/New Philadelphia, 86 are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,200. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $915, slightly lower than September, when they were $925. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 2% from $900. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent had no change since September at a central price of $1,100, compared to $1,100. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,100. Statewide, Ohio rental

Dover, OH · 1d

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New Philadelphia, Goshen Township Reach Tentative 3-Year Agreement

Goshen Township will pay New Philadelphia between 50 and 80 percent more for fire protection services over the next three years after tentatively reaching a new agreement. New Philadelphia City Council unanimously approved it Monday, and Safety Director Kevin Milligan says Goshen Township trustees have verbally agreed. “For ten years...

New Philadelphia, OH · 2d

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Wellsville reaches agreement with out-of-state owner as Main Street closure nears 250 days

WELLSVILLE, Ohio — A stretch of Main Street in Wellsville has been shut down for nearly 250 days after the roof of a building collapsed, creating what village officials have described as a danger to residents. Court documents say the property owner lives in Michigan. Last Wednesday, the property...

Wellsville, OH · 3d