Recent News
Hall trying to resolve Dover power plant cost woes
Jan 19, 2022Jason Hall, acting superintendent of the Dover Light and Power Plant addressed council for approval of expenditures and provided an update on insurance coverage for last year’s generator fire.
Haman grant deadline nears
Jan 18, 2022The next deadline for submitting requests to the Haman Family Foundation for grants to be awarded in March approaches.
Reeves grant deadline looms
Jan 17, 2022The deadline to submit requests to the Reeves Foundation for grants awarded in February is approaching.
Business
WJER has been sold to Lauren International
Jan 18, 2022Both WJER AM and FM have been purchased by New Philadelphia company Lauren International in a move spearheaded by Lauren CEO Kevin Gray.
Harbor Freight Tools to open in New Philadelphia
Jan 12, 2022Harbor Freight Tools announced it will open a new store in New Philadelphia.
Couple brings love of sushi to Mako's
Dec 2, 2021Zin and Aung started serving fresh sushi and bubble tea at Mako's in Uhrichsville on Sept. 25.
Church
Roscoe UMC to host holiday bazaar
Roscoe UMC announced its annual holiday bazaar.
Roscoe UMC music
The Roscoe UMC music department announced its summer music participants.
Dover church serves food-insecure children
The goal of the Dover Church of Christ program is to provide food-insecure children something to eat over the weekend during the school year.
Celtic worship service to be held March 15
The public is invited to celebrate the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celtic worship service at the First United Church of Christ in New Philadelphia.
Education
Scholarships available for students
The Claymont Foundation 2022-23 scholarship applications are available.
Students send letters to members of the military
Children in the preschool and pre-k classes at Immaculate Conception School in Dennison made more than 250 cards for military persons.
Students recognized at BCC
Buckeye Career Center has named the November Student of the Month recipients.
Dover High School Compass Award honoree
Ohio treasurer Robert Sprague announced Dover High School as the Compass Award honoree for October.
Health
Vax on the Spot event
Oct 24, 2021
Drug Take Back Day has 2 drop-off locations
Oct 11, 2021Tuscarawas County will provide residents with two drop-off locations for unwanted medications.
Hospital suspends nonessential surgeries
Sep 30, 2021Union Hospital temporarily suspended performing nonessential surgeries that require an inpatient stay.
COVID booster available to eligible persons
Sep 29, 2021The Tuscarawas County Health Department is now offering the Pfizer/Comirnaty COVID-19 booster doses to eligible persons.
Sports
Multi-sport racing returns to MWCD
HFP Racing and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District officials announced a partnership to bring the HFP triathlon and duathlon races to MWCD parks in 2021.
Soap Box Derby canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Tuscarawas County Soap Box Derby organizers have announced this year’s event has been canceled.
MVNU will be home for Cline as she preps for college softball
Callie Cline will play out her final year for the West Holmes Lady Knights softball program and then find her way to Mt. Vernon, where she will become a Mt. Vernon Nazarene University Cougar in 2021.
Sportsmanship takes center court
The third annual Multi-County Friendship Game was hosted by Tuscarawas County Special Olympics at Strasburg High School.