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Will New Concord get a new swimming pool? While seeking funding, mayor remains hopeful
NEW CONCORD − Mayor Jennifer Lyle said plans continue to slowly move forward regarding a new swimming pool for the village. This project is not connected to the downtown revitalization plan announced a week ago. The current pool, located across the street from Larry Miller Intermediate School on John...
Things to do: Spring race will benefit Great Guernsey Trail and Coal Ridge Park areas
Spring race at the Great Guernsey Trail Dust off your running shoes and enjoy a scenic race along the Great Guernsey Trail. Starting at the Corduroy Road entrance to the trail, the races will include a half-marathon, 10K, 5K and a Fun Run. This will be a bibbed timed race. Registration starts at...
Batten down the hatches: Severe storms possible this week, National Weather Service warns
The National Weather Service is warning that hazardous weather is possible in east central Ohio on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Monday morning, the weather service issued an advisory for Muskingum, Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Guernsey, Noble and Monroe counties. While no hazardous weather is expected Monday, there is a slight risk for severe storms both Tuesday...
Ohio school evacuates building
UPDATE: Noble County Schools says one student is in custody. “No student is in any kind of danger and we are following all protocol by the Noble County Sheriff Department,” the school district said. The Noble County Sheriff’s Office said the student was arrested for a bomb threat. ———————————————————————————————————————– An Ohio school has evacuated on […]
Man charged after fleeing from deputies in semi-truck through Ritchie County
HARRISVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - A man driving a semi-truck fled from deputies Tuesday night, according to the Ritchie County Sheriff’s Department. Scott Ford, 48, of Caldwell, Ohio, was arrested and charged with fleeing while DUI and fleeing with reckless indifference after deputies said he refused to stop his semi-truck on Route 50.
Monroe County residents jailed after alleged drug shipping operation is uncovered
Two Monroe County residents are behind bars after agents found illegal drugs in packages being shipped by UPS out of Marietta on Monday afternoon. The packages, containing Psilocybin mushrooms and cash, were traced back to the residence of Adam and Sunessa Tollie, of Lewisville. Police say it became apparent through...
Ernest Warther Museum woodcarvings are a Tuscarawas County treasure
Ernest “Mooney” Warther was an esteemed son of Dover, Ohio, and a master wood carver. The work of this turn-of-the-century artist is the foundation for the Tuscarawas County museum in his name. The Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens includes an array of Warther creations, from his wooden steam...
Baseball Game Preview: Newcomerstown Leaves Home
The Newcomerstown Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Bishop Rosecrans Bishops at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Newcomerstown is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak. Newcomerstown lost 12-1 to Caldwell on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Bishop Rosecrans fought the good fight in their extra-innings...
Hey Guernsey County: Here's what you need to know to start your week
FREEPORT — Encino Energy is partnering with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy Foundation, Guernsey County Commissioners, Surgent Construction and the Antrim Volunteer Fire Department for the groundbreaking of a new fire training facility in Guernsey County. The new facility will provide a training ground to first responders in Guernsey County and the surrounding areas. A check presentation and the groundbreaking will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Antrim VFD, 20217 Cadiz Road, Freeport. BYESVILLE —...
Former Newcomerstown resident donates land to village that will be site of a restaurant
NEWCOMERSTOWN − Land donated to the Village of Newcomerstown by a former resident will in the future be the site of an unnamed restaurant. Bill Heifner donated 3¼ acres on Morris Crossing just off U.S. 36 to the village at Monday night's council meeting. The land is adjacent to the new Spark by Hilton and is valued around $500,000 due to its location, according to Mayor Patrick Cadle.Heifner grew up on Cross Street in Newcomerstown and attended school there until 1963 when he went to Millersburg Military Institute in Kentucky to complete his junior and senior year of high school. After graduating, Heifner attended Ohio University, where he met his wife, Sandy. He was drafted into the Army before he was able to graduate, but he returned and earned an engineering degree in 1972.
Dover softball grabs lead and never looks back in sectional championship vs. Indian Valley
DOVER — Dover combined an outstanding pitching performance by sophomore Kara Lint with some clutch hitting to overpower Indian Valley 8-2 before a large crowd in a Division II sectional championship softball game Friday at sun-splashed Dover City Park. “It was a great team effort — a great day,”...
Find out when seniors are graduating at high schools around the Tuscarawas Valley
TUSCARAWAS VALLEY ‒ As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, high school seniors are preparing for graduation and their entry into the adult world. Here is a listing of graduation ceremonies at school districts throughout the Tuscarawas Valley:. Strasburg-Franklin Local Schools ‒ 2 p.m. May 19 in...
Baseball Game Preview: Maysville Hits the Road
Maysville has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Meadowbrook Colts at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maysville will be strutting in after a victory while Meadowbrook will be coming in after a defeat. On Monday, Maysville had just enough...
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