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4-year-old girl dies from injuries in crash on I-77, two others injured
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — A 4-year-old girl died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle automobile crash on I-77 in Tuscarawas County’s Franklin Township. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the girl was one of three people in a vehicle that overturned in a median at approximately 5:47 p.m.
Hot dogs, cool cats: Adoptable pets from Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter
Chonky Boy, a 2.5-year-old black cat, is among the cats available for adoption at the Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter, 1432 Tall Timber Road NE in New Philadelphia. He was brought in as a stray. He has very chubby cheeks that he likes scratched. He is a sweet boy that does well with the other female kitties in his adoption room. He takes a second to adjust to the other males, but does well with them after a few days.
Construction mishap leads to temporary closure of convention and visitor's bureau
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau has been closed for the past several days after workers tearing down a building next door accidentally damaged a portion of the east wall of the visitor's bureau. The worst damage is confined to a conference room in the...
News of public record: Tuscarawas County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Tuscarawas County Health Department from June 17 to 21. June 18 Wilksire Golf Course, 10566 Wilkshire Blvd., Bolivar. The ice machine in the back area, the ice bin in the bar area, and the three-compartment sink are without an air gap. ...
Local first responders to carry Special Olympics ‘Flame of Hope’ Thursday
STRASBURG (WJER) (June 26, 2024) – The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics runs through Tuscarawas County Thursday. First responders from Strasburg, Dover, New Philadelphia and Sugarcreek will carry the Flame of Hope through their communities to raise awareness and money for the Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games, which start Friday.
4-year-old girl dies in Tuscarawas County crash, driver and 7-year-old boy suffer minor injuries
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 4-year-old girl is dead following a crash on Interstate 77 in Tuscarawas County late Wednesday afternoon. Officials say the wreck occurred just after 5:45 p.m. in Franklin Township, when the driver of a Honda Civic lost control of his car while headed north on the highway. The vehicle went off the left side of the road and hit the grassy median, where it flipped over.
A Couple of Fine Summer Days; Potential for Severe Weather Returns on Saturday
Today brings a much more comfortable day in the Tuscarawas Valley behind last evening’s cold front. Local lawns and gardens are happier too after the much-needed rainfall yesterday. Officially at the New Philadelphia airport we managed to get 0.67 inches of rain from yesterday’s showers and storms. We’re still running 2.18 inches short of the average for the month.
Stull brothers head to Akron for All-American Soap Box Derby
Jensen and Hudson Stull are gearing up for what they hope is the ride of their lives in a Soap Box Derby car next month. The brothers, the sons of Brian and Crissy (Guess) Stull of Tuscarawas County are both qualified and plan to compete in the 86th First Energy All American Soap Box Derby in Akron July 20.
Waterford Players provide performing arts opportunities in southern Tuscarawas County
The Waterford Players, formed in December, is providing arts programming for the southern part of Tuscarawas County. It has already sponsored a musical program on St. Patrick's Day and line dancing and salsa classes. UHRICHSVILLE ‒ The Waterford Players grew out of a desire to meet the needs of the...
Looking for Fourth of July fireworks? Here's where you can find them locally
TUSCARAWAS VALLEY ‒ What's the Fourth of July holiday without a fireworks display?. Numerous fireworks shows are planned throughout the area in celebration of the nation's 248th birthday. Here is a list of where you can see them:. Wood's Tall Timber Resort, 1921 Tall Timber Road NE, New Philadelphia,...
Woman takes police on pursuit through Tuscarawas County; says her last name is Hitler
A woman from Massillon was arrested over the weekend in Tuscarawas County after a pursuit. In a collaborative effort, deputies from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with the Waynesburg Police Department and The Ohio Highway Patrol to pursue a vehicle in a dramatic incident that resulted in her tires being deflated.
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