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Twin Cities Chamber contemplates hiring downtown development director

Forward thinking by the Twin Cities Chamber of Commerce is the impetus behind possibly establishing a downtown development director position to fuel business growth and tourism in the downtown areas.

Tuscarawas County Republican Party seeks clerk of courts candidate

Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts position open after withdrawal of previous candidate.

Kasich talks a business-friendly Ohio at EODA annual meeting

Infrastructure upgrades may be tied to privatizing turnpike.

Democratic Central Committee officers elected

Dr. James Hubert addressed the Tuscarawas County Democratic Party regarding HB135, which concerns voting rights and has been introduced into the Ohio House of Representatives.

Tuscarawas County Republicans elect Day as central committee chairman

Joel Day elected as new central committee chairman for the Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee.

Closing the books: Barbara Hutras retires after 34 years as village clerk at Parral

After decades of dedication to her community, Barbara Hutras, a Parral resident, will retire at the end of March after serving the village for 34 years as clerk.

Essay winners to see government in action as Representative for a Day at Ohio Statehouse

A popular New Philadelphia City Schools program, Principal for a Day, has led to a new opportunity for five district fifth graders to become a Representative for a Day in Columbus.

United States Department of Agriculture global policy analysis director addresses Ohio farmers

Ohio farmers were able to talk directly with a senior USDA policy analyist in Washington, D.C. with questions about foreign trade of agricultural products.

2012 elections off to a lackluster start in Tuscarawas County

The 2012 election year in Ohio started on Super Tuesday with a razor thin presidential primary and few contested local races.

Agricultural representatives travel to Washington, D.C. to make their voices heard

Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents and guests are on a Washington, D.C. venture to meet with congressmen and senators and express their opinions on urgent matters affecting agriculture.

Funds for trails and greenspace might be diverted

More than 70 percent of Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment that would provide revenue for the Clean Ohio Fund in 2008. Those funds are at risk of being lost as Gov. John Kasich redirects the funding that is intended to restore, protect and connect Ohio's important natural and urban...

Getting to know the candidates

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, more than 75 members of the Tuscarawas County Democratic Party gathered at Buckeye Career Center in New Philadelphia for the annual spring banquet, which gave voters a chance to meet Democratic candidates before the upcoming elections.

Local law enforcement takes initiative on combating drugs

Drug investigations are important because in Tuscarawas County more than 90 percent of crimes have some connection to drugs.

Ohio State Senator Lou Gentile to speak at Democratic Party banquet

State Senator Lou Gentile will be the featured speaker at the spring Tuscarawas County Democratic Party Banquet.

Meet the Candidates scheduled for Feb. 13

A nonpartisan Meet the Candidates question and answer session will be hosted by the Tuscarawas County Patriots of Liberty, at Founders Hall on the campus of Kent State University Tuscarawas.

Drilling for answers

Close to 200 people attended a community forum held at the Valley View Community Church Jan. 23 that focused on oil and natural gas exploration and drilling. The forum chose questions submitted to The Budget newspaper for a panel of lawmakers and experts in various fields to answer.

Secretary Husted receives additional signatures for citizen-initiated dog auctions statute

Secretary of State announces 4,086 signatures submitted from petitioners.

Jeanne Stephen elected temporary clerk of courts

Following the retirement of Rockne Clarke, a temporary clerk of courts has been elected to hold the position through December 2012.

Is it worth it?

The prospect of extracting natural gas and oil in Tuscarawas County from Marcellus and Utica shale has started a debate within the community, with people against the drilling citing possible environmental dangers, and those who are for the drilling citing the possible money to be made and jobs...

Mamarella to seek reelection as Tuscarawas County Treasurer

Tuscarawas County Treasurer Jeffery S. Mamarella has announced that he will seek reelection to the office of county treasurer for a fourth term.

Abbuhl seeks reelection to county commissioner seat

Tuscarawas County Commissioner Chris A. Abbuhl has announced that he will seek reelection to a third term as commissioner.

Sen. Jason Wilson accepts appointment for governor’s Office of Appalachia

Bistro 131 at New Philadelphia played host to the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce's legislative luncheon, with Gov. John Kasich announcing the appointment of Sen. Jason Wilson to the governor's Office of Appalachia.

Belle Everett files petition for commissioner’s race

Belle Everett has officially joined the race for the seat of Jim Seldenright, Tuscarawas County commissioner, who will not seek reelection.

Marvin Fete wins election for New Philadelphia Law Director

Marvin Fete defeats incumbent Michael C. Johnson in New Philadelphia Law Director race.

Ups and downs on Election Day 2011

Exceedingly large turnout drives election night ups and downs.

To the Editor

The right to vote is the most important right each of us has as American citizens.

Nan DeGarmo VonAllman

New Philadelphia Municipal Court Magistrate Nan DeGarmo VonAllman seeks the position as New Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge.

Stephanie Harris: Dennison Village Council candidate

Stephanie Harris is running for Dennison Village Council.

Paul Collins: Dennison Village Council candidate

Paul Collins is running for Dennison Village Council.

Greg DiDonato: Dennison Village Council candidate

Greg DiDonato is running for Dennison Village Council

Linda Wilson: Sugarcreek Village Council

Information on Linda Wilson, current candidate for Sugarcreek Village Council.

Jeff Schrock: Sugarcreek Village Council

Jeff Schrock runs for Sugarcreek Village Council

John Meek: Sugarcreek Village Council

John Meek is a current candidate for Sugarcreek Village Council.

Jeremiah Johnson: Candidate for mayor of Sugarcreek

Current Sugarcreek Mayor Jeremiah Johnson is running for re-election in 2011.

Gary E. Franks: Candidate for Bolivar Village Council

Gary E. Franks is running for Bolivar Village Council.

Marvin Fete: Candidate for New Philadelphia Law Director

Information from Marvin Fete, candidate for New Philadelphia Law Director.

Meet the candidates at Tusc. County Democratic Women spaghetti dinner

On Oct. 30, the Tuscarawas County Democratic Women will host a spaghetti dinner and meet the candidates event at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds.

Doug O’Meara: Dover Law Director candidate

Doug O'Meara seeks re-election as Dover Law Director.

John Gartrell: Dover Law Director candidate

Local attorney, John Gartrell, seeks Dover Law Director position.

Clayton Weller

Information on Clayton Miller, candidate for Sugarcreek mayor.

Uhrichsville Ward 1 candidates

Information on Mark Haney and Lloyd Bullock, candidates for Uhrichsvile Ward 1.

Tom Gerber: New Philadelphia mayoral candidate

Tom Gerber seeks position at New Philadelphia Mayor.

Richard Homrighausen: Candidate for Dover Mayor

Richard Homrighausen, current Dover Mayor, seeks re-election.

Mike Taylor: New Philadelphia mayoral candidate

New Philadelphia Mayor Mike Taylor seeks re-election in 2011.

Michael C. Johnson: New Philadelphia Law Director

New Philadelphia Law Director, Michael C. Johnson, seeks re-election in 2011.

Kristin Zemis

Local attorney, Kristin Zemis, seeks position as New Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge.

Tony Korns: Candidate for Dover mayor

Tony Korns seeks position as Mayor of Dover.

Dover asks why new, why now and why there?

According to Mike Lauber, co-chair of the Dover Code Red Our School, Our Choice committee, the three most common questions asked about the proposal to build a new Dover High School are why new? Why now and why there?

Church of the Harvest conference included Alan Keyes and Rick Joyner

A recent conference at the Church of the Harvest at Dover gave residents the opportunity to hear well-known conservatives Alan Keyes and Rick Joyner speak about the importance of the faith of America's Founding Fathers, the Role of Christians in Government and Culture, the Rights of the Church, The...

Dover residents ask questions and get answers at public political forum

A recent public forum gave Dover residents the opportunity to question candidates and the Dover schools bond issue held at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center. The free forum was opened to the public and was attended by more than 130 people in the 2 1/2 hour session organized by the Dover Exchange...

Save Historic Zoar: Community asked to rally and share support through letters, calls, and emails

All who value Zoar Village are being asked to voice their support in favor of repairing the levee, which would save Zoar from potentially devastating floods.

Forum to feature candidates for races in New Phila

Forum will feature candidates for New Philadelphia contested races of law director, president of New Philadelphia city council, mayor of New Philadelphia and municipal court judge, and will allow candidates the opportunity to express their position to their constituents while at the same time...

Ballots for annual County Committee Election will be mailed Nov. 4

Tuscarawas County Farm Service Agency to mail ballots Nov. 4 for annual County Committee Election.

Municipal court sees treatment as beneficial for alcohol and drug abusers

Using a combination of sentencing tools, the New Philadelphia Municipal Court is playing a role in assisting individuals and families with drug and alcohol abuse that leads to crime.

Chamber legislative luncheon allows Landis to connect with local business leaders

The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Rep. Al Landis to a legislative luncheon held Sept. 8 at Union Country Club. Landis reported the 129th General Assembly had been very busy in the first half of the year passing 81 bills. Jobs and the oil and gas industry were topics of interest.

Gibbs responds to the president’s jobs plan

Following the Sept. 8 address from President Barack Obama, Congressman Bob Gibbs responds with his own thoughts.

Power washing patriotism at the courthouse courtyard

Monuments honoring Tuscarawas County veterans received a much needed cleaning, thanks to funds raised by the local veterans themselves.

‘Vote No on Issue 2’ theme of Labor Day picnic

The first Labor Day Picnic, hosted by the Tuscarawas County Democratic Party, was held Saturday, Sept. 3 at Deis Hill at the Dover City Park. Local Democrats, including former Congressman Zack Space and Dover mayoral candidate Tony Korns, spoke about the importance of repealing Senate Bill 5.

Washington doesn’t like me much

Rep. Bob Gibbs says with eight months under his belt representing the people of Eastern Ohio, his opinion of the bureaucracy and red tape in Washington hasn't changed much.

New Philadelphia Municipal Court records go online

Court records are now online, providing general information from the New Philadelphia Municipal Court.

Judge Mary Space announces retirement following completion of term

After almost 21 years of service to Tuscarawas County as municipal court judge, Mary Space has decided to step down.

High school youth participate in Youth Tour 2011

Lydia Kneuss describes her trip to Washington D.C. with the Ohio Youth Tour in her own words.

Social Security information for those who serve in the military

Information is available to veterans at the Social Security office.


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