Times Reporter

2 days ago | timesreporter.com | Bethany Bruner

Ohioans are receiving scam text messages claiming unpaid road tolls, similar to a surge seen in March. The Ohio Turnpike's new E-ZPass system, implemented in April 2024, may be contributing to the increase in scams. Official toll notices are sent by mail, though Reliant Capital Solutions may send legitimate text messages regarding unpaid tolls on behalf of the Ohio Attorney General.

3 days ago | timesreporter.com | Kevin Sutton

A busy week of high school sports produced plenty of standout efforts from Tuscarawas-area student-athletes worthy of recognition. Cast your vote for the top performances from local student-athletes during the week of April 14-19 action from which to choose in the Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week polls for boys and girls sports. High school sports fans can vote in two polls this week to pick their top performance. The polls run until 5 p.m. Wednesday.

3 days ago | timesreporter.com | Jon Baker

Before 1949, it was illegal to manufacture or sell yellow margarine in Ohio. A citizen initiative brought an end to the ban, with residents voting overwhelming in favor of yellow margarine. The hottest issue on the ballot in the Buckeye State during the Nov. 8, 1949, general election was whether or not Ohioans should be allowed to purchase colored margarine. Since 1887, colored margarine had been banned in Ohio on behalf of the state's dairy industry.

1 week ago | timesreporter.com | Jon Baker

UHRICHSVILLE − Work is progressing on a major project by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to replace the concrete pavement at the busy McCauley Drive intersection in Uhrichsville. Motorists should expect some delays while work is being done. One traffic lane will be maintained on U.S. 250 in both directions at this location with an 11-foot width restriction. Concrete will also be replaced on the westbound off ramp from U.S. 36 to U.S. 250. A short-term closure will occur on the off ramp.

1 week ago | timesreporter.com | Leonard Hayhurst

Horizons of Coshocton has opened a new office at 603 Main St. It's larger with space for training and is in a more visible area than the previous location. Horizons provides a variety of services to those with developmental disabilities so they can live independently in homes. There are 12 clients and 45 staff members in Coshocton. COSHOCTON − Conner Moran first came to Horizons as a shy 13-year-old who needed around-the-clock care by two staff members.