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Tuscarawas County

18-year-old killed in Tuscarawas County crash after failing to yield, OSHP says

An 18-year-old New Philadelphia man was killed Sunday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at…

June 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Sports

From the hardwood to the track, Strasburg's Lydia Thomas delivers standout freshman season

Most high school freshmen spend their first year adjusting to the speed of varsity competition. Lydia Thomas spent hers making school history. The Strasburg freshman helped lead…

June 25, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash on state Route 43 in Carroll County

A fatal three-vehicle crash has closed a portion of state Route 43 between Malvern and Waynesburg Wednesday evening as emergency crews continue to investigate. The crash occurred…

June 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

OHSAA officially sanctions girls flag football as varsity sport beginning in 2026-27

Girls flag football will officially become a sanctioned high school sport in Ohio beginning with the 2026-27 school year after the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of…

June 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Body found in Tuscarawas River identified as 29-year-old man

Authorities have identified a man whose body was recovered from the Tuscarawas River on Monday afternoon in New Philadelphia. Detective Capt. Adam Fisher of the Tuscarawas County…

June 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Man’s body recovered from Tuscarawas River in New Philadelphia; investigation underway

Authorities are investigating after a man’s body was recovered from the Tuscarawas River on Monday afternoon in New Philadelphia. Detective Capt. Adam Fisher of the Tuscarawas…

June 23, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Best of the Best: Area athletes set for OHSAA Track and Field State Championships

Athletes from 42 local schools and programs will compete this week at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Track and Field Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium…

June 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Local man, 53, killed in Tuscarawas County crash with tanker truck

A Canton man was killed late Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County after investigators say he failed to stop at an intersection and struck a commercial tanker…

May 27, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Major gas line leak forces evacuations, closes 12th Street in Strasburg

A major gas line leak prompted evacuations and a road closure in Strasburg on Thursday afternoon, according to local police. The Strasburg Police Department said in a social media…

May 21, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Seven IVC North schools to leave Inter-Valley Conference, plan new athletic league for 2028

Seven school districts in the Inter-Valley Conference’s North Division have announced plans to leave the league and form a new athletic conference beginning with the 2028-29…

May 15, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Could Ohio drivers save 57 cents a gallon? Lawmakers push gas tax relief

As gasoline prices approach $5 per gallon across Ohio, renewed calls for a temporary gas tax holiday are fueling debate over whether drivers could soon get relief at the pump.…

May 12, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas Co. deputy, 911 dispatcher honored after helping save infant in cardiac arrest

A Tuscarawas County deputy sheriff and a 911 dispatcher were honored this week after helping save the life of an infant who went into cardiac arrest earlier this spring. Sheriff…

May 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Walmart in New Philadelphia evacuated after alleged bomb threat discovered

A Walmart store in New Philadelphia was evacuated Wednesday after an alleged bomb threat was discovered inside the building, prompting a large police response. Sources tell Jordan…

April 29, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

DNA solves 1998 Tuscarawas Co. dismemberment case; son, now 81, admits disposal, faces federal charges

A grisly cold case dating back more than 25 years in Tuscarawas County has been resolved through advances in DNA technology, ultimately identifying the victim and leading to…

April 26, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Stark County

Bolivar man critically injured in Stark County weekend crash

A 53-year-old Bolivar man was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Canton, according to an Ohio Department of Public Safety crash report. Terry L.…

April 20, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Head-on crash kills one, injures three in Tuscarawas County

A two-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County left one person dead and three others injured Monday afternoon, authorities said. The crash happened around 1:13 p.m. on April 6 on…

April 7, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Teen airlifted after dirt bike crash in Tuscarawas County; investigation ongoing

A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to Akron Children’s Hospital following a dirt bike crash Thursday in Wayne Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash was…

April 6, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Northeast Senate League names founding commissioner

The newly formed Northeast Senate League has selected longtime educator and athletic administrator Curt Hamilton as its first commissioner, officials announced, as the conference…

April 3, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Tuscarawas County

Low enrollment prompts Claymont school consolidation, building closure

Facing declining enrollment and rising costs, the Claymont City School District Board of Education has approved a plan to consolidate schools, including the closure of Claymont…

April 2, 2026 · Jordan Miller

Carroll County

Area girls basketball standouts earn Division I, II and III All-Ohio honors

Several area athletes from Stark and surrounding counties earned recognition on the 2026 All-Ohio girls basketball teams, as announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media…

March 24, 2026 · Jordan Miller