Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia areaThe Times-ReporterHazardous materials response exerciseDOVER – The Tuscarawas County Local Emergency Planning Committee will be conducting a hazardous materials response exercise in conjunction with Kraton Chemical on May 17 The exercise will take place near Kraton Chemical there will be an increase in local first-responder traffic and roads near the facility may be closed to the public for a short time according to the Tuscarawas County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency This exercise will allow the County Hazmat Team to practice their skills and review the County Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan DOVER – As part of a series of commemorative programs titled “The Legacy of the Johnstown Flood,” Jim Gill will lead a book discussion about David McCullough’s “The Johnstown Flood” at 6:30 p.m Copies of the book are available at the library The author provides insight into the causes of the 1889 flood and the consequences it had on the people and industries of Johnstown A visit to the Johnstown Flood Museum is planned for May 30 Those interested in participating should contact Sherrel Rieger or Gill at 330-343-6123 DOVER – The Reeves Foundation Board of Trustees will meet in June Grant applications must be received by May 21 at The Reeves Foundation P.O OH 44622 or emailed to office@reevesfound.org Local nonprofits that address the needs of the community should contact the Foundation at its Dover office for grant application information by email at office@reevesfound.org or by calling 330-364-4660 Requests of all sizes are considered but organizations must be 501(c)(3) certified Emphasis is placed on capital-type expenditures rather than on operating funds NEW PHILADELPHIA – In celebration of National Tourism Week the Tuscarawas County Tourism Office will have a tourism open house from 4 to 6 p.m to talk with tourism partners from local historical sites and museums Attendees can pick up a preliminary list of events for the 2026 250th celebration meet this year’s Tourism Ambassador Award winner and the Excellence in Hospitality winners New Philadelphia High School choirs concert May 12NEW PHILADELPHIA – The New Philadelphia High School choirs will perform their annual Concert in the Park at 7 p.m The students will perform favorites from Disney movies such as “The Lion King” and “Aladdin.” Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door the concert will be in the New Philadelphia High School gym NEW PHILADELPHIA – Buckeye Career Center has been awarded a combined total of $533,411 through two competitive state grants aimed at enhancing workforce training opportunities in the region a $99,699 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education's Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills (RAPIDS) program will fund the purchase of training equipment for student use BCC will acquire a portable power and control electronics trainer The system includes AC/DC electrical systems trainers and advanced electronics tools.RAPIDS supports Ohio’s public universities and career centers by funding equipment purchases tailored to meet regional workforce demands BCC is a sub-awardee of Belmont College for this grant BCC has received a $433,712 Super RAPIDS grant focused on automotive and advanced mobility training This funding will support electric vehicle manufacturing workforce development in Tuscarawas County and beyond Equipment to be purchased includes a collaborative robot and programmable logic control and troubleshooting systems ZOAR – Historic Zoar Village’s Maifest German Festival will be from 5:30 p.m Various food and drink options will be available Cleveland Kraut sauerkraut and craft beers provided by Lockport Brewery Wooly Pig Farm Brewery and Maize Valley Winery and Brewery Local music artists Lulu’s Button Box Review Gemütlichkeit Clevelander Musikanten and Visinata will perform live German music throughout the event  Guests can also browse antique and modern German-made vehicles at the annual All-Marques German Car Show from 10:30 a.m Saturday in the lot across from the Zoar United Church of Christ Car owners can register at the church the day of Maifest starting at 10 a.m or can pre-register by calling 330-874-3011 or by emailing zoarinfo@zca.org Proceeds benefit preservation and educational activities at Historic Zoar Village guests can purchase guided tours of Zoar Village for a discounted price of $5 per adult and free for children 11 and younger www.historiczoarvillage.com or call 330-874-3011 for more information COLUMBUS − The Zimmerman Foundation is accepting grant applications for grants to be awarded in July or by email to deborah.gonzalez@huntington.com The foundation was established by the late Blair E Zimmerman to assist qualified tax-exempt organizations in Tuscarawas County that have charitable Grants are made primarily for capital improvements or other capital expenditures people in Tuscarawas County are waking up to extreme damage and trying to clean up This comes after strong storms ripped through parts of the News 5 viewing area Tuesday afternoon—leaving thousands without power RELATED: Storm that passed through Ohio leaves 3 dead in Pennsylvania and about 500K customers without power Powerful winds uprooted 50-foot-tall trees—and sent them toppling over onto roofs of homes along 1st Drive NE in New Philadelphia "I was sitting in my living room along with my mom and we heard this loud crash and then like a snap and then it just crashed and when I looked out I saw that tree in the neighbor's house," Amy Beavers said Crews got to work—chain-sawing the limbs and working to clear the debris left behind It was a hazardous site—as homeowners watched from a distance "We heard the storm was coming but I did not know it's like I did not know how bad it actually was until I came out My lawn chairs were all the way down the street," Beavers said Neighbors say they felt the winds whipping their homes started shaking and within seconds Another massive tree limb came crashing onto a home here it sounded like a train rolling through their neighborhood Emergency officials are stressing this morning that if you see downed lines or downed power poles News 5 Good Morning Cleveland is LIVE this morning in New Philadelphia Bringing innovative ideas to lifeChad Milburn • 2025 NEW PHILADELPHIA – If voters approve Issue 10 on the May 6th ballot the school district can soon begin construction of a new K-6 elementary school and a 7-12 middle and high school building Superintendent Amy Wentworth says initially passage of the combined 5.9-mill bond issue and 1-mill tax levy would have allowed them to get started on the new elementary school now and the new middle-high school in the near future she recently heard from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission that work on both schools can begin upon passage of the bond issue She says the bond issue and school district would fund 45 percent while the state would fund 55 percent of the roughly $146 million in construction costs Wentworth does not believe the district will see this type of deal again if Issue 10 fails best opportunity that voters are going to have to address these needs for New Philadelphia Schools,” she said The elementary school would be built behind South School The new middle-high school would be built behind Welty Middle School and the high school Wentworth says all schools would stay open during construction Issue 10 would cost New Philadelphia homeowners $242 per year for every $100,000 of property value but again it is only going to go up over time,” Wentworth said “This is the best chance to do it in the most economical way.” Wentworth says she believes the district has addressed some of the voters’ concerns They have nailed down a location for the middle-and-high school and addressed traffic concerns for the south side Wentworth says the existing buildings have leaks the district is using outdoor modular classrooms at each of its elementary schools “When the state came in and evaluated our current facilities they determined that is was actually cheaper to tear down what we have and build new because we have so many significant problems now and others that are just waiting to erupt at any given moment.” Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application in Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia after a courageous 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer The eldest son of the late Vernon and Florence (Crone) Harding Dan held a variety of positions during his 45-year career with Nickles Bakery working his way up to Production Supervisor and becoming one of the longest tenured employees in the company’s history He volunteered in the New Philadelphia Jaycees for 15 years serving as Chapter President and District Director first in pony league and later as coach of Rotary in the New Philadelphia little league for over ten years He enjoyed singing and was active in the Sacred Heart Choir Tuscarawas Senior Center “Forever Young” Choir and the Schoenbrunn Valley Barbershop Chorus He volunteered for 9 years with Mobile Meals of Dover-New Phila where he also served on the board and never missed an opportunity to proudly cheer on his grandchildren at their sporting events Dan enjoyed golfing and following all the Cleveland and Ohio State sports teams Matthew (Jamie) Harding of Medina; daughter Danielle (Dustin) Zimmerman of Bowerston; grandson Shelley (Christopher) Beadnell; sister-in-law Peggy (Bruce) Sherman; brother-in-law’s and Steve Liberatore; and numerous nieces and nephews 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father Jeff Coning will celebrate Mass beginning at 11:30 AM in the church Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery at New Philadelphia The family wishes to thank the staff of Ohio’s Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Dan in his final days Memorial contributions in Dan’s memory maybe directed to Ohio’s Hospice Foundation OH 44663 or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Best Restaurants in Fishtown The Best Tacos in Philly The Essential Restaurants of Atlantic City Ambitious new restaurant Honeysuckle and Indonesian spot Indo Spice join the list this month New May additions to the Eater Philly heatmap include: Honeysuckle For all the latest Philly dining intel, subscribe to Eater Philly’s newsletter. Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé is a freelance food and travel journalist based in Philadelphia. She writes about all things restaurants, and loves giving readers the inside scoop. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Eater, and many more. She also owns Tiny Table Tours a boutique walking tour that focuses on exploring the dining culture of Philadelphia it’ll get better: they’re going to have a whole evening supper club later on Philly gets a second pop-up-turned-restaurant with this January opening from chef Evan Snyder and Julian van der Tak in Kensington Expect dishes steeped in Levantine cuisine plus fun cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks A post shared by Honeysuckle (@honeysuckle_restaurant) The Reading Terminal Market’s latest new restaurant is this cheesesteak-slinging spot from the team behind Philly restaurants Pearl’s Oyster Bar and Angelo’s Pizzeria back in November 2024 Find foot-long sandwiches with a choice of cheeses made with bread from Angelo’s Located on the ground floor of the Rittenhouse Michael Schulson’s Dear Daphni opened in December 2024 serving Eastern Mediterranean dishes in a maximalist dining room awash in color Chef Ryan Lloyd turns out items like Moroccan meatballs The mezzes hone in on vegetables — eggplant smoked beets — while mains include an array of kebabs paired with pilaf The folks behind Succession Fermentory and building owner Dan Wheeler have taken over a Revolutionary War-era tavern that had been closed for decades. Now, it’s a fully restored 25-seat tasting room with year-round and seasonal brews available And there’s a museum upstairs showing off Colonial artifacts with limited hours Philly’s popular Middle Eastern pop-up Majdal Bakery found a permanent home for its sweet-and-savory goods in December 2024 The standalone store in the hip Queen Village neighborhood sends out standouts like shakshuka flatbreads engineered with lots of za’atar tahini-maple babka muffins (or whole loaves) and filling fatayer pies stuffed with sumac chicken Hannah K is the new breakfast spot from the folks behind the Breakfast Den comfortable cafe with plenty of space for spreading out with laptops or a baby in a stroller but the big draw is the Vietnamese American breakfast and lunch dishes and cheese banh mi and a rice paper roll full of scrambled eggs Chef Marc Grika had closed his Southern fried chicken spot Flannel last December, but he held onto the East Passyunk Crossing space, turning it into this new Italian Asian restaurant in February Expect fusion-y dishes like black cod dumplings with a creamy taleggio sauce; bao stuffed with wagyu meatballs; and a tofu flan blanketed in gochujang caramel for dessert Philadelphia is blessed with a fairly robust selection of Indonesian restaurants but Indo Spice represents the first spot focused exclusively on food from the island of Sulawesi Chef Benny Pangalila serves dishes from his home A post shared by INDO SPICE (@indospicephilly) NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ More residents spoke out at Monday's city council meeting against a proposal to expand the time of operation of the downtown DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) from special events only to seven days a week Council had been scheduled to give the expansion legislation its third and final reading and then vote on it because only three members were in attendance "There are people who have grown up from infant all the way up to 40 years 50 years that have been surrounded by drugs and alcohol their entire life and they feel hopeless that there's something different out there for them," said Jamie Cunningham "With changing the DORA to being every day because you're changing the dynamic of our community." She leads the Rewired recovery program at Revive Church in New Philadelphia "I live a half a block away from where the DORA limits are I don't want my kids to think that it's normal for people to be drinking alcohol that that's the only thing you have to do when you're an adult." What changes are proposed for New Philadelphia's DORA?The expanded DORA hours would allow residents and visitors to open carry alcohol in the downtown 4 to 9 p.m someone could purchase alcohol at a bar and walk around on the street with the beverage in a designated container The container would have to be purchased at one of the participating DORA establishments DORA cup labels consistent with DORA branding are purchased and distributed by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1445 in New Philadelphia All money raised goes to the VFW for its charitable work Participating DORA establishments include Gavin's Grill Broadway; Ricardo's Restaurant and Banquet Hall really listen when there are opposing views'Bonnie Petrullo of New Philadelphia also spoke against the DORA expansion "One of the things I've heard over and over again is what a great community this is to raise a family," she said I'm concerned on just what is the message that we're sending." "I would like the council people to really really listen when there are opposing views There are people who are not here tonight that say Council is scheduled to take a final vote on the expansion proposal at its meeting on April 28 members will meet as the Committee of the Whole at 7 p.m Reach Jon at 330-364-8415 or at jon.baker@timesreporter.com Fox 8 Cleveland WJW Several areas in Northeast Ohio experienced storm damage as high winds and rain rolled through the area Tuesday afternoon Tears of joy over a positive pregnancy test quickly turned to tears of fear for a Conneaut woman The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Coshocton A major dredging project is now underway along the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland Harbor Army Corps of Engineers and its contractor beginning work to clear out the vital shipping lanes this would have been a very impressive and very important building The same area of low pressure that brought the rain into Northeast Ohio over the weekend will bring in more rain on Monday and Tuesday Scattered to numerous rain showers and storms will develop Monday afternoon/evening A few stronger storms will impact areas mainly for places along and east of I-77 Kenny Crumpton is a guest on the Tales and Trails Metroparks Podcast A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect Monday morning for several Northeast Ohio Counties until 10 a.m Kent State University held its annual commemoration ceremony Sunday to honor the memory of May 4 1970 and the victims who died and were injured during the tragic event A crash has closed the ramp from I-71 North to I-490 East Monday morning Congratulations to Cleveland's Own - Jacob's Ladder Special Needs Fitness Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTuscarawas County Ohio (WOIO) - The National Transportation Safety Board released new details on a plane crash that killed a New Philadelphia man in April The plane crashed into a field near Midvale the pilot’s family members stated that he had been practicing “360° maneuvers.” The report states that when the airplane was on its 2-mile final approach the pilot announced that he was breaking off the approach to the east The instructional flight flew an extended left downwind leg of the traffic pattern to allow time for N8242Q to reenter the final approach leg the pilot of N8242Q announced that he was performing a “360” to enter the final approach The pilots observed N8242Q in a nose-down attitude spinning toward the ground 2025) – Drinking outside using marked cups in New Philadelphia’s downtown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will now be permitted at certain times seven days a week Council voted 4 to 2 Monday night to expand the hours of operation for DORA which previously was just in use during special events The vote came after about 40 minutes of public comments Supporters have included those from the downtown business community Council Members Cheryl Ramos and Tom Simmelink voted no NEW PHILADELPHIA — They’re playing their best softball at the right time of the year With the postseason tournament draw not too far off the senior-laden New Philadelphia softball team appears to be peaking at the best time of the season just like veteran Quaker head coach John Dupke hoped they would which plays in the rugged Ohio Cardinal Conference “A lot of teams would be happy to be (13-7) at this point and in the (powerful) league we’re in and with the teams we’ve played this year,” Dupke said but I feel at this point we’re in a good spot We need to continue to grow and learn and play these tight games and hopefully that is going to reward us when it comes tournament time that we can play in tight games." 'It’s been a wild ride' | Tusky Valley softball off to best start in school history More | Cast your vote for top efforts in the Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week polls (April 21-26) New Philadelphia has a rich history in softball The Quakers’ senior class has won 65 games and counting over the past four seasons They have also advanced to the district tournament in three of the past four campaigns The Quakers’ talented 2025 starting lineup includes senior catcher Reese Loveday senior pitcher-first baseman Olivia Jackson junior pitcher-first baseman Jillian Howard junior second baseman Sara Cardani and junior Kaitlyn Hughes senior third baseman Ellie Mason and junior Jaila Gonzalez freshman left fielder Marissa Roth and junior outfielder Kyleigh Jones but our go-to kids are Ellie Mason and Reese Loveday," Dupke said Mason is batting .470 on the season with 21 RBIs She also hits for power and leads the Quakers with five home runs Loveday is hitting .312 and has driven in 14 runs Three other key players with top batting averages include Vandall Cardani who checks in with a .360 batting average and Miller who is hitting .333 they have led a New Philadelphia offense that is averaging just under eight runs per-game and is defeating its opponents by an average of five runs-per-contest The Quakers have also been strong in the circle Pitchers Jackson and Howard are holding opponents to an average of just 2.8 runs-per-game New Philadelphia has moved down from Division II to Division III in the new seven division format the Ohio High School Athletic Association is rolling out for the first time this spring While expansion of the divisions will likely provide more opportunities for deep playoff runs it has created a power-laden logjam in Division III of the Eastern District because we’re looking at our sectional with Dover We were talking about how that five (team) sectional could have four teams at or around 20 wins come tournament time," Dupke said Despite the challenging D3 sectional field “I think tournament time is going to be really exciting,” he said “I think one of those four (in the East) can go all the way to regionals if everything falls the right way I keep telling the girls we can be that one to come out of there and go to regionals.” Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNEW PHILADELPHIA Ohio (WOIO) - New Philadelphia police say the search for a woman missing from Dover since April 6 has been found Officers say Susie Cooper contacted her family hours after NPPD asking the community to help find her She is described by police as 5-foot-3 and about 115 pounds appeared April 22 in Tuscarawas County Common Pleas court for his arraignment He has been charged with one count of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material or performance and one count of disseminating material harmful to juveniles More on Brandon Furbay: New Philadelphia assistant band director accused of sharing nude photos with student Common Pleas Judge Michael Ernest placed Furbay on a personal recognizance bond with the condition that he have no contact with the victim The accusationFurbay is accused of exchanging inappropriate photos with the student starting in 2017 and continuing through 2021 According to a report from the New Philadelphia Police Department the incident began when the victim was 14 or 15 years old and Furbay was 21 The victim told police that at some point during her freshman year This led to nude images being exchanged between them for several years while she was enrolled at New Philadelphia High School The relationship ended when she graduated and moved from the area His contracted expired with the district in November Following an investigation by the school district and New Philadelphia Police at the beginning of 2025 he was notified that his contract would not be renewed this year DOVER ‒ Extras are needed for a film that will be made in the Dover-New Philadelphia area from April 12 through May 7 "The movie is looking for those who want to be extras especially on April 13," Dover Mayor Shane Gunnoe recently told council Those people interested should email testmovieproduction@gmail.com Include your phone number and email if interested the production was awarded a $235,998 tax credit from the Ohio Department of Development through the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program and the Ohio Film & Theater Capital Improvements Tax Credit Program The tax credits are designed to establish Ohio as a competitive location for filmmakers she was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease a genetic disease that took the life of her father and her brother "About 50% of people who get the disease go into kidney failure and I was one of them," said Perkins who owns the McVay-Perkins Funeral Home in Caldwell along with her husband who was a math teacher at New Philadelphia High School but I can’t think of a better word to describe donating a kidney She gave me the gift of seeing my son (Kasey) graduate from high school become a firefighter and get married (to wife She also gave me the gift of being here when my grandchildren were born I was the protector of her kidney and lived a life that allowed her kidney to last 15 years," Perkins said "I'm looking for a match to extend my life," Perkins said She hopes that a second kidney will allow her to see her grandchildren ‒ Kenna a 1982 graduate of New Philadelphia High School is the daughter of Numa Dale "Peeper" Cooper Miller of Dover and the late Jay Cooper who served as pastor of First Christian Church in New Philadelphia for almost 30 years She and her husband have operated the funeral home in Caldwell since 1988 "I lived from age 21 to age 48 knowing that I could possibly end up on a dialysis machine," she said "You can't live in fear of what could happen You have to live your life and enjoy each day." She has done this for the past year and a half "It can be discouraging at times because it limits your life and what you can do I always feel there's a purpose to everything that happens The typical wait time for a kidney is four to six years She noted the prognosis for a kidney transplant is better if the organ comes from a living donor Sometimes when the kidney comes from a deceased person dialysis is necessary to get it started again The event honored donors and their families celebrated with recipients and offered hope to those waiting for a second chance at life but the gift of opportunity to people who can now accomplish their hopes and dreams," she said "And to those walking this long journey to transplant with me Find purpose in life as you wait to get 'the call.'" To register to become a donor for Perkins, visit wexnermedical.osu.edu/transplant/living-kidney-donation This story has been updated to include additional information NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The assistant band director at New Philadelphia City Schools is facing charges after he was accused of exchanging inappropriate photos with a female teenage student starting in 2017 and continuing through 2021 of New Philadelphia has been charged with one count of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material or performance Furbay was placed on paid administrative leave on Jan 3 he received a letter from Superintendent Amy Wentworth informing him that he his contract with the district would not be renewed when it expires on July 31 Furbay received another letter from Wentworth in which he was notified that he was banned from school property without first receiving permission from the superintendent according to his personnel records provided by the school district Investigation by the school and policeThe investigation began on Dec 26 when a concerned parent shared a photo with school district officials "We take all such allegations seriously and responded promptly by engaging an outside investigator to conduct a thorough review," Wentworth told The T-R in a statement the concerned parent and former students who were familiar with the incident Wentworth also notified the New Philadelphia police the victim was not bothered at the time by the sharing of photos and liked the attention from an older male Furbay admitted that multiple nude images had been shared between him and the victim "New Philadelphia City Schools upholds and expects high standards of quality and conduct from all employees in our district We remain committed to fostering a culture of respect and safety for all students and staff We will not and do not tolerate behavior that runs contrary to these values," Wentworth said in her statement Furbay is scheduled to be arraigned before Common Pleas Judge Michael Ernest on April 22 New Philadelphia City Schools was searching for a new athletic director to replace Tim Fortney who left the position to become a sixth grade math teacher at Welty Middle School That search ended quickly with the perfect home grown candidate already on staff and ready to take over and lead the Quakers' athletic department was approved as the Quakers' new athletic director at Monday's Board of Education meeting "New Philadelphia has been my home for 44 years and is the community and school system where I have chosen to raise my family," Neff said "As a New Philadelphia alumni and former Quaker athlete I consider myself blessed to have been an integral part on New Philadelphia schools and athletics for almost two decades now." History maker: Fairless heavyweight Collin Sullivan wears gold, sets new standard More: The Inter-Valley Conference winter season has ended. See who earned the conference's top honors Neff is wrapping up his second year as the principal at Welty after serving as assistant principal for the previous two years Neff taught a number of classes during his 18-year teaching career Neff was a varsity assistant football coach from 2015-2021 and varsity boys assistant track coach in 2013 he coached 7th grade football and from 2010-2012 he served as a middle school track coach "This is my dream job and something I have always wanted to do," Neff continued "It is truly an honor to step into the position of Athletic Director for the New Philadelphia City School District Allowing me to continue building Quaker spirit within the schools and in our great Quaker community There is no other place like New Philadelphia and I'm excited to take on this new role." Neff resides in New Philadelphia with his wife Emily (4th grade) along with Ava and Reagan (3rd grade) KSutton1@gannett.com; X: @KSuttonDJSports; Instagram: kevinsutton_dailyjeffsports NEW PHILADELPHIA − A portion of County Road 81 The section that will be closed to all traffic is between Schneiders Crossing and Gerber Road will be closed for ditching between Sharon Valley Road and Frys Valley Road buses and mail carriers will have access during the closure from April 28-May 1 NEW PHILADELPHIA − The City of New Philadelphia has been named as the seventh safest city in Ohio according to the SafeWise 2025 Safest Cites report The report uses FBI crime statstcs data to determine the rankings for each state according to an announcement by Mayor Joel Day New Philadelphia’s index score for property crime was 1.6 per 1,000 people and 0.7 per 1,000 for violent crime “I am extremely proud of the of the hard work and dedication of the members of this department as they continually strive to be proactive and responsive to the needs of our community," Police Chief Tessa Pohovey said in the announcement DOVER – Heather Pariso will give a gardening workshop at 6:30 p.m where Pariso will talk about the beneficial uses of herbs and show participants how to start their own herb garden Payment can be made on the evening of the class This hands-on workshop is open to all ages Register at www.doverlibrary.org/events or call 330-343-6123 DOVER – To commemorate the 136th anniversary of the historic 1889 Johnstown Flood the Dover Public Library will offer "Water and Steel: The Legacy of the Johnstown Flood,” a five-part series during May author and professor of communications at Saint Francis University in Loretto It will chart the history of Johnstown’s great floods (1889 1936 and 1977) and its effects on the city’s economy visit www.doverlibrary.org/events or 330-343-6123 DOVER – TuscParks is partnering with Yellowbrick on 39 to host the 5K Follow the Flock Trail Run-Walk at 9:30 a.m race will take place at the Norma Johnson Center with all proceeds going toward supporting the TuscParks' trail systems The race is named Follow the Flock due to Norma’s love and passion for sheep and their wool said TuscParks Education Manager Marsha Freeland Early bird registration is $40 for adults and $30 for children 12 and younger until May 2 along with a door prize drawing for racers Race day registration will be open 8 to 9 a.m Learn about ticksNEW PHILADELPHIA – Learn about ticks and ways you can prevent tick-borne infections from 6 to 7:30 April 30 during a community open house at New Philadelphia High School Attendees can learn about the Appalachian Ohio Tick Project and see the techniques used to study ticks and pathogens at the high school There will be tours and interactive learning stations contact Marsha Freeland at 330-365-3279 or Renee Clark at 330-339-2337 NEW PHILADELPHIA – Floral Fest will be held from 10 a.m celebrating spring and flowers through crafts The first half of the event will involve different activities in the children’s department and the second half will be the tea party with herbal tea Prison ministry banquets plannedWALNUT CREEK – The Gospel Echoes Team will hold its annual prison ministry banquets at 6:30 p.m Each evening will include a homestyle dinner a prison ministry presentation and music by the Gospel Echoes Harvest Team contact Mayard and Karen Yoder at 330-231-6344 director of the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections does not anticipate a large turnout locally for the May 6 primary which features tax issues but no candidates "I'm not anticipating it to be really busy possibly in the area where they have school levies New Philadelphia and Strasburg could be steady," he said More on election: Want to vote in May 6 primary election? Registration ends Monday, voting starts Tuesday New Philadelphia City Schools will have a 5.9-mill bond issue to build new school buildings and Strasburg-Franklin Local Schools will have a 3.6-mill bond issue to revamp the district's athletic and band facilities There will be one statewide issue on the ballot It is a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution to float bonds for up to 30-year periods for public infrastructure projects for roads and bridges The total bonds that could be issued would be limited to $2.5 billion over 10 years Any principal amount that could have been issued in any prior fiscal year Issue 2 will be the only thing to appear on the ballot There is still time for people to vote early at the Board of Elections office in the basement of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse in New Philadelphia The board has mailed out more than 1,000 absentee ballots to residents and nearly 800 have voted in person at the courthouse when nearly 90 people came in to cast ballots All polling places in Tuscarawas County will be open from 6:30 a.m Residents will need state- or federally issued photo identification to vote Other issues● Bolivar ‒ 1.5-mill renewal for police protection ● Dover Township (including Parral) ‒ 1.5-mill additional for fire protection and emergency medical services ● Dover Township Precinct 40 (local option) ‒ Sunset Meadows doing business as Bella Vista on and off premises sale of alcohol and Sunday sales of wine ● Gnadenhutten Library ‒ 1 mill renewal for current expenses ● Lawrence Township ‒ 3-mill renewal for fire and EMS ● Mineral City ‒ 0.75% increase in the village income tax ● Sugar Creek Township (excluding village of Sugarcreek) ‒ 1.8-mill replacement for fire and EMS ● Uhrichsville ‒ 2-mill renewal for fire protection; 2.85-mill renewal for ambulance and EMS service Dennison and Mill Township) ‒ 0.48-mill renewal for operating expenses ● Warwick Township (including village of Tuscarawas) ‒ 1.5-mill replacement for ambulance and emergency medical services following what appeared to be a heart attack He graduated from Indian Valley South High School in 1969 before serving in the United States Army for three years Greg devoted more than five decades to the City of New Philadelphia serving in various roles including firefighter Detective Captain for the police department most recently he was actively serving as Safety Director He was deeply committed to public service and was known for his warmth and friendliness Greg served with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District as the assistant safety director and worked as a security guard at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and Union Hospital and tackling projects—often earning the nickname “McGyver” from his family for his knack for fixing things Robert (Karen) Phillips of Washington and their children Rachel (Tony) Montero of New Philadelphia and their children Gale (Jimmy) Stull of New Philadelphia; his sister-in-law Louie Rybarczyk; and many nieces and nephews Greg was preceded in death by his parents-in-law A memorial visitation will take place on Sunday at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory in New Philadelphia with a service by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 beginning at 4 p.m A memorial service to celebrate Greg’s life will be held on Monday at the First Christian Church in New Philadelphia at 10:30 a.m. inurnment will take place at Evergreen Burial Park with military honors rendered by the New Philadelphia VFW Post #1445 The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Greg’s memory to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society Linn-Hert Geib Funeral Home & Crematory - New Philadelphia Known by many as “Mike the Warrior” Mike was a 1987 graduate of New Philadelphia High School and had been employed by Progressive Foam at Beach City where he worked in the shipping department Mike was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church at New Philadelphia and loved to go fishing he could often be found attending various estate sales and yard sales where he would purchase items for resale He also enjoyed gardening and possessed a “green thumb” he would share in the overabundance of his flourishing garden with his friends and family Mike is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Jessica Pehowic and Tiffany (Scott) George; his grandmother Martha Schrock of Walnut Creek and three step-sisters Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Walter and Virginia Mahaffey and his maternal grandfather cremation care is to be provided by the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home at New Philadelphia A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday 2025 beginning at 12 PM in the First Baptist Church at New Philadelphia The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of the service the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Youth Camp at First Baptist Church I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 The New Philadelphia Joann Inc. store will be closing soon according to a list released by the Hudson-based retailer The chain plans to close about 500 of its roughly 850 stores across the U.S "As part of the ongoing Chapter 11 process and our efforts to maximize the value of the business JOANN has filed a motion seeking court authority to begin closing approximately 500 stores across the nation," a Joann spokesperson wrote in an email Wednesday "This was a very difficult decision to make given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members our customers and all of the communities we serve A careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the Company determined which stores should remain operating as usual at this time Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for JOANN." The New Philadelphia store at 400 Mill Ave. SE is included on the planned list of closures. A store at the Belden Park Crossing shopping plaza in Jackson Township is not on the list The news came as the company was coming up on a 5 p.m. Wednesday key bid deadline in its bankruptcy filing process Joann provided the following statement on the website joannrestructuring.com: "After carefully reviewing all available strategic paths to address our ongoing industry JOANN and its financial stakeholders determined that initiating a court-supervised sale process is the best course of action to maximize the value of the business JOANN filed a motion seeking court authority to begin closing approximately 500 stores across the nation JOANN is committed to providing our customers – the sewists crafters and other creative enthusiasts we have served for more than 80 years – with great service and assortments and to supporting our thousands of Team Members across the nation throughout this process." Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal He can be reached by email at pwilliams@gannett.com or on X Chris was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 20 a son to Marjorie Richards Richmond of Dover and Paul Richmond of New Philadelphia.  has the most generous spirit and selflessly volunteered his time and considerable skills to anyone who needed it His optimism and calming presence improved every room he entered He was a loyal friend and always made time to support his circle Chris wanted everyone to cherish their time together and you will inevitably imagine him with his signature sly smile He was a good-natured jokester — always ready with a quick-witted comeback followed by his sparkly-eyed smirk so you will also be imagining him impeccably dressed with his iconic coordinating Kanes shoes and flat cap.  As a lifelong resident of New Philadelphia he was extremely dedicated to his community which was evident by his hard work with student athletes alongside his son Caden was Chris’ greatest joy and he rightfully took great pride in his son he found great joy in being with his family and being a source of entertainment for those around him He loved being funny and seeing others smile.  Chris is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Caden; his siblings Desireé (Doug) Demian Gabriel (Amy) Richmond; his father and mother-in-law Jonas and Mary Raber Completing the family are numerous brothers and sisters-in-law from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover where Pastor Rich VanArsdalen will lead a memorial service celebrating Chris’ life at 5:00 PM Chris would want you to always remember this a past post from his Facebook page: Wake up with a smile Carry this energy with you throughout the day you’ll feel better for it and so will everyone around you 2025) – New Philadelphia has numerous projects in the streets around town in various stages of completion Service Director Ron McAbier was telling council that follow-up road work for the Franklin Square storm sewer project is winding down Crews were restriping the pavement there last week He says the water line project at North Ave NE was wrapping up and the road will get paved either at the end of April or the first week of May And he says the renovation project for three of the quadrants at the downtown square is set to begin this July The state announced last may it was awarding the city $2.9 million for the downtown quadrant project McAbier says the city is also planning about $1.7 million dollars in paving work this year with nearly $1.2 million of that coming from the Ohio Department of Transportation 2025 City of New Philadelphia Paving List:   NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Council approved an operating budget for New Philadelphia for 2025 and learned of activities in the city at its most recent meeting Auditor Heather Denham described this year's budget as tight The city will be spending $40.5 million to operate and will have anticipated revenue of $35.5 million The difference between expenses and revenue will be made up with New Philadelphia's $10 million carryover from 2024 The deadline to approve the budget was March 31 Joel Day provided an update on a project to build at Chick-fil-A in New Philadelphia The restaurant will be built at the site of the Travelodge on Bluebell Drive SE Plans call for the company to open a 4,642-square-foot freestanding building with 85 indoor seats 16 outdoor seats and parking lot with 54 spaces The mayor said the East Central Ohio Building Authority has approved the restaurant's building plans It has submitted a Storm Water Management Plan to the city and is applying for a building permit The New Philadelphia Health Department is reviewing the restaurant's food service licensing permit application Restaurant representatives told us that construction of the restaurant on Bluebell Drive should begin sometime this summer." Day also reported that New Philadelphia should have a new safety director in the next two to three weeks The mayor said he is now going through the interview process with candidates Service Director Ron McAbier said grubbing and clearing will start this week for the hiking and biking trail that will link New Philadelphia with Roswell Phase 1 will convert one-mile of a city-owned railroad right-of-way into a non-motorized trail The pathway will start at a trailhead off of Hillandale Road NE and end at Ohio 39 just across the road from Huffy’s Bar and Grill Officials with the city health department gave a report on the agency's activities in 2024 the department administered 2,672 immunizations sprayed 1,425.5 acres for mosquitoes and had 1,362 clinic visits The agency also received $411,240 in grant funding NEW PHILADELPHIA – More than 100 people supporting the Coexistence Movement protested outside of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse late Tuesday afternoon It was marked as a day of peaceful protests nationwide with eight planned Coexistence Movement to Defend Democracy protests across Ohio alone The group was started by Izzi Gallagher of New Philadelphia and two other women after they attended the 2017 Women’s March in Washington D.C there were approximately 60 people that gathered together and it has grown to over 800 people from across the United States,” Gallagher said The intended messaging for the protest was to “stand up for freedom and democracy for all Americans,” she said We don’t need to be bullies to get our message across who was in attendance along with his family said "It's a sad day that we sided with two dictators," referencing President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin Passing motorists through New Philadelphia's square were heard honking Medics from the New Philadelphia Fire Department along with a police officer aided a woman who lost her footing and took a fall to the concrete concluding with speeches at the courthouse steps T-R staff photographer Andrew Dolph can be reached by phone at 330-289-6072, or by email at adolph3@gannett.com. You can also find him on Instagram @dolphphoto Rich worked as a machinist for Gradall until his retirement but especially golfing and cheering on the Cleveland sports teams He is survived by his wife the former Lisa Clay whom he married on June 21 Kolin (Mark) Trimmer-Cyrus of New Philadelphia; grandchildren and Jayne (Randy) Clantz; and numerous nieces Donald “Moe” Trimmer; mother-in-law Visitation will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia on Thursday Wally Anderson will lead a funeral service in St James Lutheran Church at Tuscarawas on Friday The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and Ohio’s Hospice Truman House for their excellent care and concern Memorials in Rich’s name may be made to St OH 44682 or Ohio’s Hospice Truman House 716 Commercial Ave Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory he was the son of the late Charles Earl and Elizabeth (Maurer) Fox Bob attended Dover High School where he played on the golf team and earned an impressive hole-in-one He graduated in 1972 and went on to study at Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster in preparation for operating Fox Nursery in New Philadelphia a family business founded by Bob’s father in 1952 He enjoyed the hard work of the nursery - planting The Fox Christmas tree lot on the corner of Third and Wabash was a fixture in New Philadelphia for 46 years Bob also liked plowing snow in the winter in his big Ford truck A few people remember Bob racing go-carts as a young man Jim (Sally) Fox; his nieces and nephews; and his dog Family and friends are invited to call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory Services will be private with burial in Dover Burial Park the family suggests that contributions honoring Bob’s memory be made to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go will discuss his craft at the East Central Ohio Forestry Association meeting at 7 p.m Kridler specializes in building and repairing stone walls and foundations and constructing new fireplaces ECOFA is interested in improving woodlands and in forestry-related topics will conduct two workshops at the Dover Library The first will focus on seed starting and the essentials of starting your own garden at 6:30 p.m April 29 and centers around beneficial uses of herbs Pariso is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a scholar of the Ohio Florists’ Association Because Pariso will provide the supplies for the workshops there is a fee of $10 Indian Valley students earn state honors in Youth Art Month ContestGNADENHUTTEN – Two students from Indian Valley High School have been recognized for their artistic achievements in the statewide Youth Art Month contest Tenth graders Alonna Allan and Lacey Varner each earned an Honorable Mention in the state of Ohio for their designs Both students study under the guidance of art teacher Sara Dittfeld Youth Art Month is an annual celebration that promotes art education and encourages students to express themselves through visual arts Library system offers adult programsNEW PHILADELPHIA – The Tuscarawas County Public Library System is partnering with Heritage Homes to present a program on buildings in historic downtown New Philadelphia at 6:30 p.m Wednesday and April 3 in this two-part series The program will feature Liz and Dave Hipp who will provide a comprehensive history of each home and include the architecture types and changes in the establishments over the years A program on the Age of Steam Roundhouse from Sugarcreek with Joe Herrick will take place at 6 p.m Dale Duerr will present a program on the history of Bolivar at 6 p.m The main library will host “A Genealogy Afternoon” from noon to 4 p.m Guest speaker Kelli Bergheimer will cover topics related to genealogy and DNA research Bergheimer is the director of education for Your DNA Guide and runs a genealogical organization company Bergheimer also facilitates a DNA interest group called Genetics and You and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker’s Guild SCIO ‒ The Scio Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-you-can-eat roast beef dinner from 11 a.m at his residence in the loving arms of his wife Larry was the son of Theresa Krantz Babarcik of New Philadelphia and the late Paul Babarcik He was a 2000 graduate of New Philadelphia High School where he played the tuba as a member of Marching Quaker Band Larry was also a member of the 2006 graduating class of the Pittsburgh Institute of Culinary Arts When around Larry there was never a dull moment He lived life to the fullest and never took himself or any situation too seriously and perfectly timed sense of humor had a tendency to show up even in the most serious moments of life often causing those around him to burst into laughter or simply shake their heads Frances (Jess) Adkins of Canton; his mother-in-law Kathy Reynolds of New Philadelphia; his life-long friend Matt Hoover of Canton as well as numerous aunts Larry was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and Lawrence (his namesake) Alverda Mutti Babarcik A celebration of Larry’s life is being planned for a later date The Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia is handling cremation care passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday she was the daughter of the late Ervin Oscar and Gertrude M During her time at New Philadelphia High School They enjoyed traveling together on Larry’s motorcycle welcoming friends and family who stopped by to visit Glenda’s faith was an important part of her life and she was actively involved at the First United Methodist Church where she volunteered at luncheons and helped with the Clothes Closet Glenda worked at the former Joy Manufacturing and Cronebaugh Insurance before retiring from New Philadelphia Buehler’s where she was employed in the deli department Glenda is deeply loved and will be missed by her husband Pat McPeek) of New Philadelphia and Larry (Cathy) Green Jr and Glenn (Patricia) Geib of New Philadelphia; her grandchildren Dallas (Jennifer) and Samantha DeMattio; and numerous nieces and nephews Glenda was preceded in death by her sisters Connie Kaser and Delores Farnsworth; her brothers-in-law A visitation will be held at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory in New Philadelphia on Wednesday A private burial will take place at Stone Creek Cemetery Glenda’s family requests that memorial donations be made to Ohio’s Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The Empower Tusc Coalition is making 12 recommendations for New Philadelphia’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) program changes the group says are aimed at striking a balance between fostering community engagement and preserving the safety and well-being of residents "These recommendations aim to foster community well-being protect youth and ensure responsible alcohol consumption practices within DORA boundaries," said the group's chairman More on DORA: Revised proposal reduces the hours New Philadelphia's DORA would be in effect each day New Philadelphia City Council is considering a proposal to expand the hours of operation of DORA from just special events to seven days a week residents and visitors would be allowed open carry of alcohol in the downtown 4 to 9 p.m Highlights of the recommendationsDORA board membership: Empower Tusc advocates for the inclusion of a prevention and addiction support specialist on the city’s DORA Board to prioritize public health.Mandatory alcohol server training: Establishments participating in DORA would be required to certify that their staff has completed approved alcohol server training programs annually ensuring safe and compliant service practices.Public complaint mechanism: A system enabling residents to report concerns about safety Complaints would be reviewed monthly by the DORA board and included in an annual evaluation report.Annual review process: The group wants a mandatory annual review to assess community impact with findings presented to the city council for transparency.Underage compliance checks: Routine compliance checks conducted by local law enforcement would ensure accountability for businesses operating within the DORA boundaries the group said.Youth event sponsorship ban: Alcohol-serving establishments and associated vendors would be prohibited from sponsoring events targeting youth or primarily attended by minors.Public health messaging: All DORA signage and promotional materials would prominently display messaging about safe alcohol consumption and community resources approved by the DORA board.Restrictions on youth-appealing branding: Empower Tusc recommends prohibiting marketing materials with designs appealing to minors such as cartoon characters or toy-like elements.Limits on alcohol serving: Establishments would be limited to serving one DORA beverage per customer at a time with potential caps on the number of participating businesses.Clear DORA boundary markings: Empower Tusc is advocating for the need for signage and boundary indicators ensuring clarity for residents and visitors alike.Restricted hours of operation: The Empower Tusc Coalition recommends a special event only DORA if the city council approves expanded hours for the DORA the DORA activities should operate within reasonable designated hours and days.Promotion of non-alcoholic alternatives: Establishments would be encouraged to offer creative non-alcoholic options to foster an inclusive community atmosphere.Council is scheduled to take a final vote on the DORA expansion program on Monday NEW PHILADELPHIA − New Philadelphia High School will present "Mamma Mia!"," March 20-22 in Welty Auditorium The story centers around three men who receive an invitation to a wedding They’re invited to a place they haven’t seen for 21 years As Sophia prepares to walk down the aisle she figures out which man is her father The production features ABBA songs like “Dancing Queen,” “Gimme The show is directed by Sarah Spies with musical direction by Kristi Prucha Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at our.show/nphs-mammamia NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Employees at Battle Motors have been laid off senior vice president for marketing and communications but she declined to provide any further details More on company: Battle Motors launches second expansion with a goal of maximizing truck production  Battle Motors which had experienced phenomenal growth since it came to New Philadelphia in 2021 the company began building a 120,000-square-foot materials warehouse a test track between the plant and the Tuscarawas River for its vehicles and a 500-space parking lot for its employees severe–service chassis and purpose-built vehicles for the refuse and recycling Louisville Leopards Athletics News & Video: Leopard Nation <<< Vs. Lake Center Christian | Baseball Schedule | Next Vs The Louisville Leopards Varsity Baseball Team edged the visiting New Philadelphia Quakers 2-1 Saturday afternoon at Andy Aljancic Field Louisville evened their record at 4-4 on the season while the Quakers fell to 4-2 Varsity Recap | View Box Score | JV Box Score | JV Box Score Vs. Hoover Live Stream Courtesy of YSN Live New Philadelphia struck first in the top of the opening inning when Caleb Crowthers lifted a sacrifice fly to left scoring Braylon McBride to give the Quakers a quick 1-0 advantage But the Leopards wasted no time responding in the bottom of the frame Cooper Rice reached on an error to lead off the bottom half and promptly stole second base Then Cody Zahler lined a double to right field to bring Rice home and tie the game at 1-1 Grayson Brunoni followed with a groundout to move Zahler to third before Zander Triplett grounded out to first driving in Zahler for the go-ahead run to make it 2-1 Tate Aljancic was lights out for Louisville He allowed just four hits and no earned runs over seven innings while striking out five and walking none on 88 pitches New Philadelphia put runners into scoring position in each of the final three innings but Aljancic retired the side in each inning unscathed to preserve the narrow lead The Quakers had their best chance to tie or take the lead in the top of the sixth after a pair of Louisville errors put a runner at third base with one out But Aljancic induced a flyout to Triplett in right field and a groundout to Max Roberts at third to end the threat New Philadelphia put two runners on again thanks to a single by Seth Beaber and another Louisville miscue Aljancic escaped with back-to-back fielder’s choices to shortstop Ty Paumier to secure the win The Leopards were held to just three hits but capitalized on New Philadelphia’s two errors in the opening frame to take the lead for good Triplett singled to start the fourth and cracked a two-out double in the sixth but Louisville couldn’t pad their advantage New Philadelphia pitcher Mason Caterina pitched well in the loss throwing five innings of two-hit ball without allowing an earned run Braylon McBride pitched a scoreless sixth inning in relief and Matthew Meiser each had base hits for the Quakers.  UP NEXT: The Louisville Baseball Team will next host the Warren JFK Eagles on Monday First pitch is set for 5:00 PM from Andy Aljancic Field Cover Photo By: Rick Everhart Photography Don’t forget to Subscribe to Our Posts for Free Louisville Leopards Athletics News & Video: Leopard Nation © 2025 Powered by  - Designed with the Hueman theme Philadelphia Union today unveiled its 2025 “Voltage Kit” as the team’s secondary kit featuring a lightning design that represents energy The jersey features sharp neon bolts that run across the chest “The ‘Voltage Kit' captures the electrifying bond between the Philadelphia Union and the city itself,” said Sam Leybman and unpredictability that define both the team and Philadelphia the kit symbolizes the spark behind every goal Its sharp lines and bold flashes echo both the speed of a lightning strike and the creative energy of Philadelphia.” The 2025 “Voltage Kit” features bright electric yellow and blue representing the passion and resilience of the Union and the city they represent Distinctive elements of the jersey include sharp yellow lines that mirror the unpredictable paths of lightning bolts as well as the simple coiled snake emblem on the chest and primary logo on the back of the jersey returns to the jersey as the front-of-kit sponsor while the primary club kit proudly displays the Bimbo logo the right sleeve will once again display the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) logo The IBX patch will return to the Union’s primary and secondary jerseys as well as any specialty jerseys that are worn by the players during league games The Electrify the Night 2025 Kit Launch Event will be held on February 15 from 10 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Subaru Park, to celebrate the “Voltage Kit” with a series of engaging, electricity-themed activities. Highlights of the event include engaging Tesla coil displays, glow-in-the-dark airbrush tattoos, and an electrifying performance by ArcAttack. Those interested in attending can RSVP HERE Kicking off MLS is Back Week; the Philadelphia Union is excited to announce its 2025 Kit Launch event that will take place on February 15th at Subaru Park Electrify the Night celebrates the Voltage Kit with a series of engaging Highlights of the event include engaging Tesla coil displays fun glow-in-the-dark airbrush tattoos and an electrifying performance by ArcAttack creating a truly unique evening that brings the energy of the kit to life The 2025 schedule has been released and now is the perfect time to lock in the best seats for all the key matchups at Subaru Park NEW PHILADELPHIA – The family of a New Philadelphia man killed in a plane crash in Mill Township on April 1 is sharing more details about his life according to an obituary written by the family https://www.geibfuneral.com/obituaries/orville-evans They say the 62-year-old father of six pursued his passion with determination and dreamed of earning an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate He had taken off and landed a plane in all 50 states He had named his plane “Cow Girl” and flew it with his wife Linda across the country at the First Church of the Nazarene in New Philadelphia The National Transportation Safety Board is still working on its investigation of the April 1 crash Evans was the only person aboard the 1973 Cessna when it crashed in a farm field across the Tuscarawas River from Five Waters Golf Course It had taken off almost half an hour earlier from Harry Clever Field in New Philadelphia about four miles away director of nursing at the New Philadelphia Health Department has been chosen by the board of health to be the city's next health commissioner announced in January that she would be retiring after 14 years in the post Bache has been director of nursing since 2007 She has provided oversight of the clinic and numerous clinical programs and services More on retirement: New Philadelphia Health Commissioner Vickie Ionna to retire on May 31 She is a 2005 graduate of Walsh University in North Canton She is a certified child passenger safety technician which is combatting the effects of the opioid epidemic in Ohio She also serves on the Addiction Task Force Community Correction's planning board and the New Philadelphia Municipal Recovery Court committee A proud graduate of New Philadelphia High School Bob continued his education at Salem Tech in Salem where he laid the foundation for his long and fulfilling career Bob worked as a shipping products salesman for Indenco where he built lasting relationships with both colleagues and clients and kind nature made him a beloved figure at the company and he was well-respected by all who worked with him Bob’s passions were evident in the way he spent his time Bob had a creative soul and an incredible work ethic he became the job supervisor for every project his son would take on offering advice and lending a hand whenever needed when they were both young students at Welty Junior High School Their travels took them to places like Pigeon Forge where they enjoyed seeing the bears and the mountains as well as to Israel with lifelong friends They also shared a love for southern gospel concerts creating memories together that will forever be cherished A friendly and beloved figure in the community Bob was a longtime resident of Crooked Run Road where he earned the honorary title of "Official Member of the Crooked Run Road City Council." He was also a devoted member of Roxford Church in Dennison where he served as an usher and was known for his unwavering faith in the Lord He was a cornerstone of his family and will be remembered for his guidance Pauline (Walt) Wagner of Navarre and Joe (Teresa) Horn of New Philadelphia; his grandchildren: Josh (Tonie) Horn of Strasburg and Katie (Jaret) Knox of Navarre; and his great-grandchildren: Ryann from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home at New Philadelphia Additional calling hours will take place Saturday The service will be officiated by Brother Jim Manbeck and Pastor Ron Heasley Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park at New Philadelphia the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Roxford Church Your memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved you NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ An Akron man was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after leading police on a chase on Interstate 77 and U.S commander of the New Philadelphia post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Matthew Boyer was on patrol on the interstate between Strasburg and Dover around 2:46 p.m when he spotted a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the southbound lane commit a lane violation The Jeep continued south on the interstate The vehicle then cut through the median just past the exit striking a sign in the median and then crashing into the guard rail on the north side of U.S exiting onto West High Avenue in New Philadelphia continued onto Bluebell Drive before coming to a stop in the Walmart parking lot The 35-year-old driver was then taken into custody without incident at 2:53 p.m The driver will be charged with a lane violation having a suspended driver's license and failure to comply The drive will also be charged with failure to control for the U.S He had two minor misdemeanor warrants out of other Ohio counties The patrol was assisted in the pursuit by deputies from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office New Philadelphia police provided backup at Walmart The Akron man will be booked into the Tuscarawas County Jail to await a hearing in New Philadelphia Municipal Court NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Community leaders are mourning the loss of Greg Popham who served more than 50 years as a firefighter police officer and as the safety director for the city of New Philadelphia He was the city's safety director for 25 years "Greg was a good friend and an exemplary public servant," said Mayor Joel Day "I relied on his knowledge and experience to seek guidance and make decisions I will miss his daily visits and his favorite comment: 'Never a dull moment in Happy Valley.'" "We at the police department are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our Safety Director Greg Popham The city has lost one of its most dedicated public servants as Safety Director Popham devoted many years "I am personally grateful to have had the privilege to serve as police chief under his guidance and greatly appreciate the wisdom he imparted upon me to ease my transition into this role Greg Popham was a man of great character who will be missed by all who knew him." Someone to look up toLaw Director Marvin Fete paid tribute to Popham at Monday's council meeting hours after city officials learned of his death Fete said that Popham was the kind of person his father would point out and tell him to look up to and respect Those are the people you trust," his father told him "It was always a happy occasion to see them whether it was at the park or wherever and they always talked to you It was so cool that a police officer was talking to me imagine somebody that I looked up to as a child being afforded the opportunity to work with him as law director and with him as safety director," he said "I loved having Greg's wealth of knowledge at my fingertips He was better than having a Google search engine or a whole criminal law library." you don't usually think of them in these terms most gentle souls you ever met and just a dear and it's a terrible loss for the community." An Army veteranPopham graduated from Indian Valley South High School in 1969 before serving in the United States Army for three years he served with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District as the assistant safety director and worked as a security guard at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and Union Hospital Sunday at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia Monday at the First Christian Church in New Philadelphia NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The city of New Philadelphia will spend $525,000 to resurface streets during the 2025 paving season This is in addition to the $1.3 million paving project being done by the Ohio Department of Transportation this year The money will be used to pave Union Avenue from the corporation limit to Ray Avenue NW; Reiser Avenue from East High Avenue to 21st Street; Second Street NW from Ray Avenue to West High Avenue; Second Street SW from West High Avenue to Front Avenue SW; and Fair Avenue from Second Street NW to Second Street NE 2025 in New Dawn Retirement Community at Dover Cindy was the daughter of the late William A (Touvel) Gerber and a graduate of the former Indian Hills Christian School at New Philadelphia A longtime member of the First Baptist Church at New Philadelphia exemplifying a spirit of generosity and compassion that would draw people to her She will be remembered for her bright smile and genuine interest in the lives of others.  Cindy’s love for her family was unmatched She cherished every moment spent with them and brought a sense of comfort and joy to those around her Bryan Gerber of New Philadelphia; two nieces Shawnda (John) Holland of Uhrichsville and Kayla Beamish of New Philadelphia; a nephew James Stringer of Kentucky and 12 great nieces and great nephews 2025 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home at New Philadelphia where a funeral service will begin at 1:30 PM with Pastor Todd Gopp officiating Burial will follow in Schoenbrunn Meadow Burial Park at New Philadelphia The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to The First Baptist Church Mission Fund