Jon Baker

First-time candidate Elizabeth Guida Kirtley won with 12,264 votes and will face U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli in November.

Tuscarawas County commissioners approved $23,290 to repair the Kaldenbaugh monument outside the courthouse.

Tuscarawas County commissioners raised concerns over $47,500 in staff bonuses and the hiring of an IT worker at Monday's meeting.

Members of Generations Band Together perform Saturday during the groundbreaking ceremony for Washington College’s Innovation Plant in Chestertown. The ensemble combines professional musicians with Kent County High School student musicians and recently performed at The Mainstay in Rock Hall. The group is also scheduled to perform during the Chestertown Tea Party Festival. Band member Philip Dutton said the group has raised more than $3,000 to support the Kent County music program through Music Booster Moms, Krista Lamoreaux and Sara Clarke De Reva. Student members include Beckett Vivier, Sydney Bortz, Lynden Saunders, Bjorn Birkmire, Avon Hubbard and Kaayson Kushto. Adult members include band leader Dave Robinson, Sem Ortiz, Greg Burrows, Nevin Dawson, Marc Quigley, Philip Dutton, Dave Sharp and Bob Taylor.

Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea saw sales of more than £5m with over 4,000 visitors through the doors to browse 100 stands, many relating to this year's theme of the fair'Revolution' to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The vote comes as the city of New Philadelphia has been dealing with tight finances

Mark Haney was ordered to serve 10 days in jail, 60 days of house arrest and pay more than $15,000 in restitution.

The group will present 'Jesus Christ Superstar' June 19-21 on the expanded stage at the Dennison Municipal Building.

A Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market tour showcased Weaver’s Truck Patch and Yoder’s Family Produce in Holmes County.

Roof replacement is underway at 127 S. Broadway in New Philadelphia. The sidewalk will remain closed during the project.