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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.
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 of State announces 4,086 signatures submitted from petitioners.
Following the retirement of Rockne Clarke, a temporary clerk of courts has been elected to hold the position through December 2012.
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...
Tuscarawas County Treasurer Jeffery S. Mamarella has announced that he will seek reelection to the office of county treasurer for a fourth term.
Tuscarawas County Commissioner Chris A. Abbuhl has announced that he will seek reelection to a third term as commissioner.
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 has officially joined the race for the seat of Jim Seldenright, Tuscarawas County commissioner, who will not seek reelection.
Marvin Fete defeats incumbent Michael C. Johnson in New Philadelphia Law Director race.
Exceedingly large turnout drives election night ups and downs.
The right to vote is the most important right each of us has as American citizens.
New Philadelphia Municipal Court Magistrate Nan DeGarmo VonAllman seeks the position as New Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge.
Stephanie Harris is running for Dennison Village Council.
Paul Collins is running for Dennison Village Council.
Greg DiDonato is running for Dennison Village Council
Information on Linda Wilson, current candidate for Sugarcreek Village Council.
Jeff Schrock runs for Sugarcreek Village Council
John Meek is a current candidate for Sugarcreek Village Council.
Current Sugarcreek Mayor Jeremiah Johnson is running for re-election in 2011.
Gary E. Franks is running for Bolivar Village Council.
Information from Marvin Fete, candidate for New Philadelphia Law Director.
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 seeks re-election as Dover Law Director.
Local attorney, John Gartrell, seeks Dover Law Director position.
Information on Clayton Miller, candidate for Sugarcreek mayor.
Information on Mark Haney and Lloyd Bullock, candidates for Uhrichsvile Ward 1.
Tom Gerber seeks position at New Philadelphia Mayor.
Richard Homrighausen, current Dover Mayor, seeks re-election.
New Philadelphia Mayor Mike Taylor seeks re-election in 2011.
New Philadelphia Law Director, Michael C. Johnson, seeks re-election in 2011.
Local attorney, Kristin Zemis, seeks position as New Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge.
Tony Korns seeks position as Mayor of Dover.
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?
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...
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...
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 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...
Tuscarawas County Farm Service Agency to mail ballots Nov. 4 for annual County Committee Election.
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.
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.
Following the Sept. 8 address from President Barack Obama, Congressman Bob Gibbs responds with his own thoughts.
Monuments honoring Tuscarawas County veterans received a much needed cleaning, thanks to funds raised by the local veterans themselves.
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.
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.
Court records are now online, providing general information from the New Philadelphia Municipal Court.
After almost 21 years of service to Tuscarawas County as municipal court judge, Mary Space has decided to step down.
Lydia Kneuss describes her trip to Washington D.C. with the Ohio Youth Tour in her own words.
Information is available to veterans at the Social Security office.
Over 300 people traveled to the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and The Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park to dedicate a memorial stone and bench in honor of Tuscarawas County veterans. Video of the ceremonies is attached.
The Tuscarawas County Democratic Party Chairwoman's Event was held in New Philadelphia on May 19 and welcomed several Democratic leaders.
Beginning June 15, voters can nominate farmers for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) committee election.
Dover man faces up to eight years in prison, will be classified as Tier III sex offender.
New Philadelphia resident and attorney Marvin T. Fete has filed for the position of New Philadelphia Law Director.
For those individuals still waiting on their tax refund check, there are online ways to find answers.
Firefighters, steelworkers, teachers, nurses, teamsters and others that oppose SB 5 gathered in the wind and rain to rally against the new law that bans collective bargaining for benefits by Ohio's public employees.
Candidate for judge of the New Philadelphia Municipal Court, Kristin R. Zemis, will meet with the public April 27.
As House Bill 21 is passed, Gov. Kasich commends the General Assembly for their efforts, which will ultimately bring Teach for America to Ohio.
Congressman Bob Gibbs released a statement about his support of repealing the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
Following the passage of the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, Congressman Bob Gibbs released a statement.
Congressman Bob Gibbs recently felt the thrill of success, passing his first bill in Congress. HB 872 received support from both parties.
Congressman Gibbs introduced his first bill as chairman of the Water Resources subcommittee and Ohio's 18th District Representative, and responds as it passes.
Edwin Thomas Gerber has earned the support of a veterans group in his campaign to become the mayor of New Philadelphia.
Congressman Bob Gibbs offers local community office hours to constituents of the 18th District.
Belle Everett kicked off the 2012 election season by announcing her candidacy for Tuscarawas County commissioner March 5 in Dennison.
A Town Hall meeting was conducted by freshman Congressman Bob Gibbs to address the concerns of his constituents. Those attending raised a broad cross-section of concerns, although the Federal deficit and current budget cuts were in the spotlight.
Congressman Bob Gibbs proud to vote to repeal the 1099 requirement.
As the federal funding ax falls, one area group, committed to supporting community development for the past 30 years, is faced with the very real possibility of closing its doors.
Rep. David Hall, newly appointed Ohio Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee chairman, recently met with constituents of the Crossroads Resource Conservation and Development council to discuss how new business endeavors across Ohio by the oil and gas industry may impact Ohio's natural...
Law Day, a high school student event, will give high school students an opportunity to witness felony criminal sentencing hearings in the Tuscarawas County courtrooms of Judge O'Farrell and Judge Thomakos.
During the last 25 years, the incidence of extreme weather has increased nearly 260 percent, while average crop failure rates in the 2000s have jumped 69 percent from what they were in the 1970s. All of this has given rise to a new phenomenon: weather insurance.
A Newcomerstown man who was apprehended while attempting to sell a stolen generator pleaded guilty Feb. 10 to receiving stolen property.
Manufactured home taxes are due by March 1.
First half 2010 real estate tax bills have been mailed and are due by Feb. 25.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has issued a report of a missing juvenile. Garrett Reidenbach, 14, left his Wayne County residence on Feb. 3, and may be staying with friends in the New Philadelphia/Uhrichsville area or with his mother in Coshocton County.
