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Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
A preview to high school football season DOVER − The second annual Tuscarawas County high school football preview night will be held Aug. 6 at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center, and will include a meal and a preview of the upcoming football season. Head football coaches from all nine Tuscarawas County schools will have the chance to share insight on their teams, their impact players, and the upcoming season. ...
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. ...
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...
Fire chief: Medical issue led to single-vehicle crash in New Philadelphia Friday afternoon
NEW PHILADELPHIA – One woman was transported to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center in Canton Friday afternoon, following a single vehicle crash in the 700 block of Fourth St NW at Belmont Avenue NW. Firefighters and medics from the New Philadelphia Fire Department along with New Philadelphia Police responded to the report of...
Jury finds New Philadelphia man guilty of felonious assault after two-day trial
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ A jury has convicted a New Philadelphia man of felonious assault in connection with a fight at a residence within the city on Dec. 28. The jury deliberated for about two hours Thursday before finding Jerry Davis, 52, guilty of felonious assault, a second-degree felony. ...
What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
COLUMBUS (AP) — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated. The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” under the name J.D. Vance — “like jay-dot-dee-dot,” he wrote, short for James David. In the book, he explained that […] The post What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them appeared first on The Tribune.
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Weekend Heat
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching up to 90 degrees. Residents can expect clear skies and sunny conditions, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities, albeit with some caution due to the heat.
Kamala Harris could jump-start Democratic turnout in Ohio’s largest cities. Why is she still expected to lose the Buckeye State?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012 with the help of minority and younger voters in the state’s largest cities. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris is aiming to become the nation’s second Black president -- and the first...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Ohio’s new cell phone policy draws mixed reactions
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - Two months ago, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250, mandating every school has a cell phone policy and Ironton High School new policy will mandate that cell phones go in their lockers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “I want to assure our parents...
Millions of tax dollars invested in the state fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — State funding for the Ohio State Fair has seen more than a 5,000% increase over the past several years. It is all part of a new project called Expo 2050, much of it funded by taxpayer dollars, to transform the fairgrounds. “A lot of things that we’re spending money on, you’re […]
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