🌱 What Dover residents should know after West Nile mosquitoes were found.

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In today's newsletter:

• What Dover residents should know after West Nile mosquitoes were found.
• How Tuscarawas County fair auctions still topped $1.6 million.
• See why a scenic byway featuring Dover made Ohio's top-10 list

Also on today's calendar: Zoar Speaker Series and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Infected horse points to West Nile virus activity in Tuscarawas County (timesreporter.com) — Mosquito samples collected in Dover have tested positive for West Nile virus, even though no human cases have been reported in Tuscarawas County yet. Health officials urge residents and horse owners to reduce standing water, consider vaccinations for horses, and report heavy mosquito activity as they continue monitoring and targeting problem areas.
   

• Fair Auctions Finish Strong Despite Slight Dip in Total Sales (wjer.com) — Tuscarawas County fair auctions wrapped up with more than $1.6 million in total sales, slightly below last year but still a strong show of support for 4-H youth. From Dover, organizers highlighted big gains in the Dairy and Small Animal sales and thanked local buyers who helped reward students' hard work on their projects.
   

• Ohio Canalway and Appalachian Byway make top-10 list for scenic drives in Ohio (kentucky.com) — Dover is highlighted as one of several historic canal communities along the Ohio & Erie Canalway, recently named a top scenic drive in Ohio. The route runs from Cleveland to New Philadelphia, passing through Dover and nearby towns, giving locals ideas for day trips that showcase canal history, fall foliage, and small-town stops across the region.
   

📸 Around Dover

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dover

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Book Cellar Bookshop Open →
  Dover Public Library, 525 N Walnut St, Dover
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• EDFA Full Board Meeting →
  Tuscarawas EDC, 339 Oxford Street, Dover
  11:30 am
• Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market →
  Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, 259 South Tuscarawas Avenue, Dover
  5:00 pm
• Patricia Grace King program
  Dover Public Library, 525 North Walnut Street, Dover
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Dover Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet 5-00 PM
  DHS - Commons and Auditorium
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• YMCA Fridays →
  Dover YMCA, 600 Monroe St, Dover
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Think Pink Poker Run →
  Dover OH
  10:00 am
• Canal Town Book Festival →
  Dover High School, 520 N Walnut St., Dover
  10:00 am
• Zoar Speaker Series →
  Zoar Community Association, 198 Main St, Zoar
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Council Meeting
  Council - Meeting Building, 321 North Wooster Avenue, Dover
  7:25 pm

📣 Dover Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• John Glenn at New Philadelphia →
  343 Ray Ave NW, New Philadelphia
  6:45 pm
• Malvern at Tuscarawas Central Catholic →
  777 3Rd St NE, New Philadelphia
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Evening/Closing Back of House Team Member in New Philadelphia. Apply here.
• Plastics Family Americas posted a job opening for Production Planner - Paramont Machine Company in New Philadelphia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dover here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Philadelphia

• Tuscarawas County library programs invite children to honor veterans (yourohionews.com)
• Westerville Obituaries - September 27, 2026 (thewestervillenews.com)
• Salvo, Fontana face off in Ohio House District 51 race (yourohionews.com)

Tuscarawas

• Tuscarawas teens can discover agriculture careers through new program (kentucky.com)
• Tuscarawas County Fair sales raise $1.62 million for 4-H youth (yourohionews.com)

Ok Dover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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