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Three previous proposed sites have met opposition from New Philadelphia officials and local residents worried about drug use and crime.

Chip giant Intel announced on Friday that it will invest $20 billion to build two computer chip plants.

Maurer has been on council for 20 years and Zucal for 12 years. Neither man sought reelection this year.

Voters approve all tax levies on ballot in Tuscarawas County NEW PHILADELPHIA  All tax issues on the May primary ballot in Tuscarawas County were approved by voters on Tuesday, including a 1% income tax increase in Midvale and a 2.5-mill additional levy for fire protection and EMS in Franklin Township, according to unofficial totals from the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections. Results include: • 4-mill renewal levy for police and fire in Dover — 684 for the levy, 190 against the levy; �...

New Philadelphia council approves stadium lease agreement The two side have been negotiating the lease since last fall. The agreement has a new section which spells out what happens in the event of an emergency, such as a pandemic, where closing the stadium is necessary to ensure public health and safety. It grants that authority to the mayor, and requires collaboration between both parties on all issues involving closure, which means the school board is free to bring any regulations to the ma...