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10/12/12 Sheriff's drug roundup nets 22, marijuana grow operation

SUMMARY: Sweep closes investigations dating back to May Law enforcement concluded several drug trafficking investigations Thursday Oct. 11, arresting 22 suspects and seizing an indoor marijuana grow operation. The round-up was led by the Holmes County Sheriff’s office’s drug enforcement unit. Teams of officers headed out with arrest warrants for 34 individuals in Holmes, Wayne and Coshocton...

7th Congressional District Race pits incumbent Bob Gibbs against political newcomer Joyce Healy-Abrams

Summary: Two very different political candidates are vying for the 7th Congressional District Race, as Republican incumbent Bob Gibbs, a former Ohio Farm Bureau president, faces challenger Democrat Joyce Healy-Abrams in the November election. The Ohio 7th Congressional District Race was spotlighted during the recent Meet the Candidates Night at Kent State Tuscarawas Founder’s Hall. Challenger...

6th Congressional District incumbent Bill Johnson facing opposition from former representative Charlie Wilson

Summary: There is an interesting race going on between former Ohio 6th Congressional District Representative Charlie Wilson and incumbent Bill Johnson. Wilson lost to Johnson two years ago after serving two years, but is now trying to reclaim his representative seat. Charlie Wilson (D) is a candidate for Ohio’s 6th Congressional District representative. Wilson attended Ohio State University...

98th Congressional District Representative Al Landis is fending off a challenge by Josh O’Farrell this November

Summary: 98th Congressional District Representative Al Landis was quick to defend his voting record when confronted by challenger Josh O’Farrell at a Kent State Tuscarawas Meet the Candidate night sponsored by the Tuscarawas and Twin Cities Chambers of Commerce, along with the Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau. The 98th Congressional District representative candidates Al Landis (R) and Josh...

The Tuscarawas County Commissioner’s office will have an opening at the end of 2012, and two contenders are vying to fill the seat

Summary: A Tuscarawas County Commissioner’s seat will be available at the end of 2012, as current Commissioner Jim Seldenright vacates his position. Vying for the opportunity to replace him are Shane Gunnoe and Belle Everett, who took part in Meet the Candidates Night at Kent State Tuscarawas Oct. 9. Shane Gunnoe (R), a Dover councilman and businessman, and Belle Everett (R), a Warwick Township...

Incumbent sheriff Walt Wilson and opponent Gerry Mrockowski face off in heated debate at Meet the Candidates forum

Summary: The race for Tuscarawas County Sheriff is heating up with plenty of accusations flying from challenger Gerry Mrockowski, who is facing off 12 year incumbent sheriff Walt Wilson. Sparks flew recently as Tuscarawas County Sheriff 12 year incumbent Walt Wilson (D) and challenger Gerry Mrockowski (R) debated in a Meet the Candidates forum. Both candidates emphasized their experience in law...

Incumbent Stephens hoping to hold off bid by Homrighausen for Clerk of Courts

Summary: Jeanne Stephens was appointed to take over the position of Clerk of Courts when her predecessor retired last year. Her 24 years of experience working in that office are being challenged by political newcomer Nick Homrighausen in the upcoming general election. Competing for Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts are incumbent Jeanne Stephens and newcomer Nick Homrighausen, and both were on...

Winter Events

November 8-9, 2012 P. Graham Dunn 630 Henry Street, Dalton Christmas Open House 6-10 p.m. Enjoy a fun and festive evening of holiday workshops perfect for friends, sisters, mothers and daughters that enjoy decorating, cooking and crafting. Explore vendor tables, complimentary gifts, gourmet refreshments and discount coupons. Workshops begin at 7 p.m. 866-922-0306 November 17 - December 31,...
Participants in UH walking program report health benefits

Participants in UH walking program report health benefits

Gary from Dover lost 10 pounds and no longer gets cortisone injections in his knee. Hester of New Philadelphia lowered her blood sugar levels and no longer needs a blood pressure medication. Sally of New Philadelphia no longer takes injections for back pain. These health improvements are not the result of a miracle drug or other modern technology. Instead, they’ve been achieved by using no...