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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...
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.
‘Light Ohio Blue’ statewide campaign supports law enforcement
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) Harrison County is lighting up blue to show their support for law enforcement. During their regular meeting commissioners approved a resolution to light up the courthouse blue during the week of May 15th. This is part of a state wide campaign called ‘Light Ohio Blue’ which honors law enforcement officers who […]
Tuscarawas Home & Garden Show starts today
The 2024 Tuscarawas County Home & Garden Show will run today, Saturday and Sunday at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. This year’s show provides a welcome relief from winter and a reason to get out and explore the possibilities that indoor and outdoor home improvements can add to your dwelling’s value and your enjoyment.
HV Coil: 'This is a company that really did it from the ground up'
NEWCOMERSTOWN − Filling a void left in local manufacturing by the closure of the General Electric facility in Newcomerstown was the goal of some of the plant's former employees. HV Coil recently received the Small Manufacturer Excellence Award from the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance. It was presented by Newcomerstown Mayor Pat Cadle...
Meet the Ohioan making motorsports more inclusive
Brandon Adkins comes from a go-karting dynasty, spanning half a century. He quite literally grew up on a racetrack in rural Tuscarawas County. And he learned from the best: his grandfather, his father and his uncle all raced. So, it was no surprise when, in 2019, he took home first...
Pursuit in Newcomerstown cross over into Coshocton County
COSHOCTON − The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office participated in a suspect pursuit overnight, per a press release. The sheriff's office reported receiving an advisory from the Newcomerstown Police Department of them engaged in a pursuit of a red pickup truck heading westbound on County Road 9 at approximately 3:42 a.m. this morning.
Zoar Association buys Bimeler Cabin, believed to be village's oldest building
The Zoar Community Association has purchased the historic Bimeler Cabin, which has long been in private hands. The association has launched a fundraising campaign to raise the more than $100,000 needed to restore the cabin. ZOAR ‒ The Zoar Community Association has acquired the 1817 Bimeler Cabin, believed to be...
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.
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.
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...
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