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A brand-new look: New Philadelphia gets $2.9 million grant for facelift to downtown
The city of New Philadelphia has received a $2.9 million state grant to give a facelift to three of the four quadrants in the downtown square. The grant is part of Ohio's Wonderful Waterfronts Initiative to expand access to waterways, revitalize historic riverfront downtowns and create tourism opportunities. NEW PHILADELPHIA...
State grants to fund repairs to highways in Dennison and Baltic damaged by April floods
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY ‒ Two area highways damaged during flooding in early April have been awarded grants by the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) through its discretionary Emergency Program. The agency awarded $359,550 to repair a road slip on Stillwater Avenue in Dennison. The highway carries Ohio 800 through town. In addition, $266,533 was awarded for slope stabilization on County Road 46 (Ragersville Road) near Baltic. ...
Military Appreciation Month: Newcomerstown grad joined the Air Force after high school
May is Military Appreciation month, a time when we honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices of members of the armed forces. One of those is Austin Lambes, the son of Paul Lambes and Christine Lambes.He entered the Air Force after graduating Newcomerstown High School in 2022. "My reason for joining was the travel benefits and for the educational offerings. I will soon be celebrating my second anniversary with the Air Force on July 5. At...
Jerry Lahmers appointed to fill vacancy on Tuscarawas County Board of Elections
Jerry Lahmers, 78, of Newcomerstown, has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections. He was selected by the Tuscarawas County Republican Party Executive Committee, and the choice must be approved by the Ohio Secretary of State. NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Republicans have chosen Jerry Lahmers...
Art on the Alley will bring music, food and vendors to downtown New Philadelphia on Sunday
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Council had a light agenda on Monday with three council members absent. During the session: Mayor Joel Day reminded residents that Art on the Alley is scheduled for this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown New Philadelphia. He described it as one of the biggest arts-centered events in...
Looking for summer fun? Find food, entertainment at festivals in Tuscarawas County
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY ‒ The return of summer and warmer weather brings the start of festival season in Tuscarawas County. A wide variety of events are planned throughout the area, starting with the Canal Dover Festival in downtown Dover. Here is a listing of events:. The festival includes entertainment on...
Berlin festival, historical societies, Winesburg park Harvest Ridge among bed tax recipients
Largest grant was $40,000. Grants intended for promoting visitors to come and stay in Holmes County. More than $400,000 in requests for Bed Tax Grants were submitted to the the Holmes County commissioners, but only had around $200,000 was available to distribute. Commissioners approved grants totaling $209,358 for various events/organizations,...
Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
Claymont High School student wins award UHRICHSVILLE − JA Company Program student Ellie Baker from Claymont High School student received the Billy Michael Leadership Award from the National World War II Museum, according to Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio. Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparingyoung people to succeed in a global economy. ...
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