Tuscarawas County Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office investigating body found in Dennison May 15, 2022 The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s office is heading up the investigation into a body located in the backseat of a vehicle near Trinity Twin City Hospital. Around 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, officials… more Gunnoe named interim mayor of Dover May 13, 2022 The City of Dover has named an interim mayor in light of Richard Homrighausen suspension pending his felony trial for theft in office charges. Shane Gunnoe, the current Dover City council President,… more Dover mayor suspended, City looking for interim mayor; council president Gunnoe plans to apply May 05, 2022 The City of Dover is without a mayor for the time being after Richard Homrighausen was suspended from office pending his felony trial for theft in office set for September. With Homrighausen sitting… more Man killed in Tuscarawas County ATV accident, other flown to hospital with injuries Apr 27, 2022 The New Philadelphia post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an ATV accident that left a 55-year-old man dead. Troopers say that a Can-Am Maverick KRS 1000R carrying Shawn and Shannon… more New Philadelphia Police identify man killed; suspect remains at large Apr 13, 2022 The New Philadelphia Police Department released an update regarding the homicide of a 76-year-old man that occurred Monday. Police have identified the victim as Thomas Earl Haughawout of 135 ½ 5th… more Photos: Car catches fire, driver parks it in New Philly car wash in attempt to extinguish fire Apr 05, 2022 Local fire officials said a man who’s rental vehicle began smoking, made the situation a lot worse when he decided to pull it into a Tuscarawas County car wash. The New Philadelphia Fire Department… more Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office arrest man who charged at deputies with two knives Mar 29, 2022 A Uhrichsville man wanted for a warrant of Summit County spent the night in the hospital after fleeing from law enforcement, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Cole Morris… more Impaired driver crashes into ODOT truck in Tuscarawas County Mar 27, 2022 A driver is behind bars after crashing into an Ohio Department of Transportation plow truck early Sunday morning. Officials with ODOT Eastern District 11 said an SUV traveling at 70 MPH slammed into… more Man, woman charged with dumping Amber Sherrell’s body in Tuscarawas County Mar 23, 2022 A couple has been indicted in connection to the discovery of Amber Sherrell's body in Goshen Township on Oct. 26, 2021. The 38-year-old's body was found along White Bridge Road, partially wrapped in… more Dover mayor indicted on 15 counts, including 8 felonies Mar 11, 2022 Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen was served a 15-count indictment after allegedly pocketing wedding fees that should have been directed to the city, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Friday. Homrighausen… more Person dies in New Philadelphia house fire Feb 04, 2022 One person is dead following a house fire in the 1300 block of Lakeview Rd in New Philadelphia Friday morning. New Philadelphia fire officials say they were dispatched to the home for reports of a fire.… more School closings and delays; Friday February 4, 2022 Feb 03, 2022 Carroll County Brown Local Schools - closed Carroll County Transit System - closed Carroll Hills Schools - closed Stark County Canton Local Schools - closed Stark State College-Main Campus… more School closings and delays; Thursday February 3, 2022 Feb 03, 2022 Carroll County Carroll County Christian Academy - closed Brown Local Schools - closed Carrollton Ex. Village Schools - closed Stark County Kent State University-Stark Campus - closed Louisville… more Parking bans issued around the area Feb 03, 2022 Area municipalities are issuing parking bans to make way for street crews to clear the streets. The parking bans are issued until the following times. *CLARIFICATION - cities/villages/townships with… more Local fire department clears sidewalks, steps for elderly couple Jan 29, 2022 An elderly couple is released after a handful of local firemen in Tuscarawas county took the time to clear their sidewalk and stairs while responding to a call. Friday night, Dennison Fire Department… more Man killed in Tuscarawas County accident Tuesday Jan 18, 2022 A man from Bolivar died Tuesday after a single-vehicle accident in Goshen Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol of New Philadelphia responded to State Route 416 for reports of an accident. When they… more Hiram College to discontinue college credit plus partnership with New Philadelphia, Hudson Schools Jan 12, 2022 At the end of the school year, Hiram College will discontinue their College Credit plus partnership with Hudson City Schools and New Philadelphia City Schools, according to a statement from the college’s… more East Sparta man killed in fiery crash in Tuscarawas County Jan 09, 2022 The Ohio State Highway Patrol of New Philadelphia is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 52-year-old East Sparta man Saturday evening. Officials say that Sean Jeffery, 52, was traveling… more Dover mayor fires three city employees who cooperated in investigation against him Dec 21, 2021 Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen acted like the Grinch on Tuesday, firing three of his city employees just days before Christmas. The mayor, who has been the subject of a weeks' long investigation by… more Two dead in New Philadelphia following carbon monoxide poisoning Dec 20, 2021 Two men are dead following what police believe was an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in New Philadelphia. New Philadelphia Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Grant Ave NW when a man… more Woman charged after vandalizing Storybook Lane at Tuscora Park Dec 20, 2021 Monday morning, the New Philadelphia Police Department was informed that multiple signs on display at Storybook Lane at Tuscora Park had been vandalized with red spray paint. While responding to another… more Omicron variant detected in Tuscarawas County resident Dec 15, 2021 The Tuscarawas County Health Department announced Wednesday morning that they were notified that the first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant had been confirmed in Tuscarawas County following genomic… more Canton woman dead in Tuscarawas County crash; Carrollton, Navarre women injured Dec 13, 2021 The New Philadelphia post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that killed a Canton woman and injured two others Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred on State Route 212 in… more Tuscarawas County shooting leaves three dead Dec 13, 2021 A late night shooting left two men and a female dead at 3311 Eastport Rd S.E. Dennison, Ohio (Mill Township). Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell said dispatch received a call at 11:23 Sunday… more Local Goodwill locations remain closed Wednesday as officials investigate threats Dec 08, 2021 Goodwill locations in the Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas County remain closed Wednesday as police continue to investigate a series of threats. "Yesterday, Goodwill officials received several threats… more Former Strasburg softball coach Bud Weisgarber passes away at 66 Dec 05, 2021 Bud Weisgarber, the former longtime head coach of Strasburg-Franklin High School’s softball team, has passed away at the age of 66. The Times-Reporter first reported the story. Weisgarber was the… more State Route 800 to 77 north ramp to temporarily close Dec 02, 2021 From 8am to 3pm on Thursday, Dec. 2, travelers may need to find an alternative route when a key ramp closes. The ramp from State Route 800 to I-77 northbound will be closed during that timeframe for… more Strasburg man accused of beating female co-worker for more than an hour Nov 15, 2021 A 37-year-old man is behind bars after a woman says he beat her for more than an hour before she was able to escape him and contact police. The victim told police that Jose Padilla III beat her for… more Covid-19 deaths on the rise in Tuscarawas County following latest surge Nov 10, 2021 The Tuscarawas County Health Department is concerned about the latest wave in new Covid-19 cases and deaths across the area. The health department released updated numbers recently, reporting 75 people… more Body found wrapped in plastic in Tuscarawas County identified as local woman Oct 27, 2021 The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the female body that was located along White Bridge Road (off of SR-416 at the base of Seven-Mile Drive) early Tuesday morning. Officials… more 16-year-old killed in Tuscarawas County car accident; 13-year-old passenger injured Oct 27, 2021 The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a 16-year-old boy and left his 13-year-old sister injured. The accident occurred around 12:20 Wednesday morning in… more Body found in Goshen Township; foul play suspected Oct 26, 2021 The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s responded to a Tuesday morning call that a body had been discovered in Goshen Township. While the cause and manner of death is not currently known, foul play is suspected.… more Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Tuscarawas County; driver identified Oct 24, 2021 The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle that occurred Friday afternoon that left one person dead. It happened that occurred on County Road 22 (Frys Valley Road). Officials say… more WATCH: New Philadelphia Police investigating drive-by shooting in the city Oct 20, 2021 The New Philadelphia Police department is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred in the city Tuesday. Police Chief Michael Goodwin said the shooting happened Tuesday around 1 a.m. in the area… more Dive crews respond for vehicle in pond, no injuries reported Oct 12, 2021 Emergency crews were requested to the scene of a vehicle in a pond Tuesday morning after 7 a.m. in the 4000 block of State Route 516. Divers were immediately deployed and performed a search of the car… more First Federal Spotlight Oct 01, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa5Mgk1CTyM more Woman’s death being investigated in Tuscarawas County Sep 30, 2021 The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the death that occurred along I-77 at mile post 87. Officials say they were requested the Perry Township Police Department advised other agencies in the… more Car driven by Dover man hit head-on by suspected drunk driver; passenger killed Sep 27, 2021 The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident that occurred Sunday evening on US. 36 near Township Rd. 1159 in Bethlehem Twp. Officials say Shannon Ziegler, 30, of Warsaw, Ohio… more Dover becomes latest school to implement mask requirement Sep 20, 2021 Monday morning the Dover City School District announced their decision to require masks for students and staff in a statement sent to parents. The mask requirement will go into effect Tuesday, Sept.… more Shooting in Strasburg sends two men to area hospitals with injuries Aug 27, 2021 A shooting in the 300 block of Third St. SW in Strasburg left two men in area hospitals, according to reports from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office. Officials believe only one shot was fired during… more Person killed in single-vehicle accident in Tuscarawas County Aug 21, 2021 The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a single-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Saturday. The accident occurred on Interstate 77 near mile post 90. The driver was driving… more Tuscarawas County resident contracts La Crosse Virus after being bit by mosquito Aug 16, 2021 The Tuscarawas County Health Department is reporting that a resident ofTuscarawas County has been diagnosed with La Crosse virus, an illness which is transmittedthrough the bite of an infected mosquito.… more Tuscarawas County man wanted for alleged child rape of two young children arrested in NC Aug 06, 2021 Federal agents have made an arrest of a 26-year-old man from Tuscarawas County who was wanted on two counts of child rape. Colt Crites was arrested in Durham, NC for rape involving two children under… more Employee dies after industrial accident in Bolivar Aug 02, 2021 An employee of Premier Enterprises is dead following an accident Monday evening. The Bolivar Fire Department was dispatched to the business at 10822 Fort Laurens Rd for reports of an accident involving… more Not done yet! Dover native Hunter Armstrong gets another shot in Olympics Jul 29, 2021 Hunter Armstrong, a 20-year-old native of Dover, will be putting on his swim suit in Tokyo again! Armstrong narrowly missed qualifying to the Olympic finals in the 100m backstroke event Sunday night,… more Quick actions by apartment building staff saves building Jul 21, 2021 Quick actions by civilians saved an apartment complex Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Dover Fire Department responded to 139 Fillmore Avenue for reports of a fire in a Seton Square apartment building.… more Truck hits motorcycle, killing two riders in Tuscarawas County Jul 21, 2021 Two motorcyclists are dead following a three vehicle accident Tuesday evening in Tuscarawas County. The motorcycle was traveling southbound on County Road 64 in Dennison when the operator slow down… more Crews on scene of accident in Dennison Jul 20, 2021 Emergency personnel have shut down a road in Dennison following an accident with at least one fatality, according to scanner traffic. The accident occurred Tuesday evening near Eastport Rd. Details… more Newcomerstown man charged with sixth OVI Jul 14, 2021 Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to a Indian Rd in Oxford Township for a reported ATV accident with injuries and the driver was unresponsive. When troopers arrived to the scene, they… more Local man identified in fatal motorcycle vs. car accident Jul 10, 2021 A 58-year-old man died Saturday afternoon as a result of a two-vehicle accident. Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a crash at the intersection of SR 212 at New Cumberland Rd… more Uhrichsville man captured by sheriff’s office for hit-and-run accident; suspected drugs located Jul 09, 2021 An anonymous call led to the arrest of 27-year-old Ryan Scott Albright Thursday evening wanted for fleeing the scene of an accident in Tuscarawas County. Albright was wanted on charges related to a… more Law enforcement searching for Tuscarawas County man wanted for hit-and-run accident Jul 06, 2021 The Midvale Police Department is asking for your help locating a 27-year-old Uhrichsville man who was involved in a single-car accident Tuesday afternoon. Midvale police tell JMN Ryan S. Albright traveled… more 19-year-old Strasburg man killed in overnight Motorcycle crash Jun 21, 2021 A local man has died after crashing his motorcycle around 4 a.m. Monday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Angel Gonzalez Lopez was traveling west on Township Road 432 when he went off the… more Men injured in Friday night stabbing in Beach City; Tuscarawas County Sheriff investigating Jun 19, 2021 A confusing chain of events led to one person being stabbed and another person behind bars Friday night in Beach City. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell says his department was dispatched to… more Dover grad Hunter Armstrong heading to Olympics in Men’s 100 Backstroke Jun 15, 2021 Tuscarawas County will be represented in Tokyo this summer at the Olympics. Hunter Armstrong, 20, a graduate of Dover High School, punched his ticket to the Olympics with a second-place finish at the… more Late night fire damages building at Dover Chemical plant Jun 11, 2021 Many local fire departments responded to a building fire at the Dover Cheminal plant late Thursday night. Dover’s fire chief says his department was dispatched to the 3676 Davis Road plant at 11:51… more Tuscarawas County man arrested after assaulting female, shooting at witnesses Jun 09, 2021 A man from Stonecreek was arrested Wednesday evening by Tuscarawas County deputies after they say he assaulted a woman and then proceeding to shoot in the direction of a witness who called 911. Sheriff… more 18-year-old Newcomerstown man accidentally shoots, injures 12-year-old brother Jun 07, 2021 The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in Newcomerstown that left a 12-year old injured. Sheriff Orvis Campbell says deputies were dispatched to… more Mason Tucci earns All-Ohio honors at state, younger sister Lexi places ninth Jun 05, 2021 Sandy Valley's only state qualifiers made some noise at the Division II state track and field meet Friday morning. Mason Tucci, a junior for the Cardinals, earned a spot on the podium in the boys long… more Performing art centers looking to welcome back entertainers, spectators Jun 02, 2021 For everyone, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people's daily lives one way or another. Whether it changed how they did their jobs or spent their family time, everyday life has been flipped on its head… more Dover man allegedly tries to buy sex from mother, underage daughter; charged with trafficking charges May 11, 2021 A Dover man is behind bars in Columbiana County after he allegedly attempted to purchase sex from a mother and her underage daughter - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the arrest Tuesday morning.… more Tuscarawas County student teacher arrested on sexual contact charges involving minors Apr 26, 2021 A 22-year-old student teacher in the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District has been accused of sexual contact with two minors. According to the Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court docket, Justin… more US Marshals arrest man in Tuscarawas County on kidnapping charge Apr 23, 2021 A Massillon man was arrested in Tuscarawas County Friday morning by the US Marshals with the assistance of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the US Marshals confirmed to JMN. A spokesperson said Zachary… more Two indicted for murder, other charges in New Philadelphia murder Apr 23, 2021 The Tuscarawas County Grand Jury handed down indictments against Sajjaad J. Butler, 19, of Canton and TeQuan A. Franklin, 21, of Canton, in the shooting death of 22-year-old Gaven Carlisle of New Philadelphia.… more State Patrol identifies the victim of Monday’s fatal crash on SR 800 as Minerva man Apr 12, 2021 A Minerva man is dead after a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on State Route 800 in Fairfield Township (Tuscarawas County). The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene just after… more Officials investigating fatal accident in Tuscarawas County Apr 12, 2021 Dispatch with the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed to JMN that the New Philadelphia post is currently investigating a fatal accident at the intersection of State Route 212 and State Route 800. The… more Mother of killed New Philly man offering reward for info leading to the arrest of other suspects Apr 06, 2021 The mother of Gaven Carlisle, the 22-year-old who was shot to death in New Phildelphia on March 5, is offering a reward for the arrest of two other alleged suspects connected to the shooting death of… more Five Buckeye Career Center students enlist to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces Mar 25, 2021 The Buckeye Career Center is honoring the technical center's five 2021 seniors who have enlisted to join the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation this spring. Students who are enlisting include Spencer… more Woman robbed at gunpoint in Magnolia; Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect Mar 24, 2021 The Tuscarawas Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect accused of robbing an elderly woman at gun point Wednesday afternoon. Authorities were dispatched to a robbery in progress at the Crossroads… more Local woman recognized as Ohio Big Sister of the Year Mar 22, 2021 Last month, BBBS announced Brittany Douglas as the local Big of the Year. And now, she has beenrecognized by the state as the Ohio Big Sister of the Year. Brittany and her Little, Tiana, were matched… more Second suspect arrested in New Philadelphia murder Mar 19, 2021 Members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force have made a second arrested in the murder of 22-year-old Gaven Carlisle. The NOVTF arrested Tequan Franklin, 22 in the Cleveland. Franklin was… more Arrest made in New Philadelphia murder Mar 06, 2021 An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 22-year-old New Philadelphia man. US Marshals arrested 19-year-old Sajjaad Butler Friday afternoon in Canton. New Philadelphia police say Butler is… more New Philadelphia man killed in overnight shooting, detective unit investigating Mar 05, 2021 A 22-year-old New Philadelphia man has died after being shot early Friday morning. New Philadelphia Police Chief Mike Goodwin tells JMN that police responded to the 600 block of 11th Dr NW at 12:05… more Water department responds to water main break in Dover; boil advisory issued for downtown Feb 23, 2021 An official with the City of Dover Water department said a water boil advisory has been issued following a water main break in the downtown area. The water main break occurred at the corner of W. 3rd… more Suspect who fell through ice during pursuit saved in Tuscarawas County Feb 17, 2021 A man is thankful to be alive after trying to elude the Dennison Police Department Tuesday evening. Glenn D.W. Skinner was running from Dennison officers when Tuscarawas County Sheriff's deputies were… more Homrighausen says he will continue as Dover mayor despite city council’s resignation request Feb 15, 2021 Dover Mayor Rick Homrighausen responded directly to Dover City Council Monday evening during a Committee of the Whole meeting. Homrighausen, who was asked to resign by council last week, called into… more Dover City Council asks mayor to submit resignation in signed letter Feb 09, 2021 JMN has obtained a copy of a letter signed by all seven Dover City Council members and Council President Shane Gunnoe calling for the mayor to resign immediately. Mayor Richard Homrighausen was first… more Officer stabbed with hypodermic syringe; woman admits to hiding narcotics in vagina during Tuscarawas County traffic stop Feb 03, 2021 A woman was arrested in Midvale after the vehicle she was traveling in as a passenger allegedly concealed drugs Tuesday evening, according to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office. The traffic stop… more Conotton Valley evacuated due to apparent gas leak Jan 22, 2021 UPDATE: Conotton Valley students are being sent home for the day, according to a call from the school. Students in the Conotton Valley Union Local Schools were evacuated Friday morning after an apparent… more Neighbors recall moment house exploded in Port Washington Jan 14, 2021 Residents of quiet Port Washington were getting ready for bed Thursday night, just before 10 p.m. when their houses were rattled through the night. "It rocked my house so loud our windows shook,"Sandra… more Crews on scene of home explosion in Tuscarawas County Jan 14, 2021 Around 9:30 Thursday evening, crews were dispatched to a home on Fillman's Bottom Rd in Port Washington for an home explosion, according to the Tuscarawas County Scanner. At this time, no details are… more Tuscarawas County ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccination to public Jan 14, 2021 DOVER — In conjunction with Ohio’s statewide efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Ohioans in Phase 1B starting the week of January 19th, the Tuscarawas County Emergency Management Agency, New… more Tuscarawas County teen’s TikTok video full of racially-charged remarks raises concerns for sheriff’s office Jan 11, 2021 A 16-second video posted to the social media site 'TikTok,' has led the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's office to contact the original poster of the video - a high school aged teenager from the Dundee area.… more Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital welcomes first baby of 2021 Jan 05, 2021 The new year got off to a great start for the Maternity Center caregiver team at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. The first baby born in the hospital in 2021 arrived on New Year’s Day. Blaine and… more