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🌱 How police quickly contained a tense armed standoff near Route 39
Good morning Dover! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How police quickly contained a tense armed standoff near Route 39
- How Tom Morris transformed Dover High School theater over 25 years
- Meet the Dover pitcher anchoring Ohio State’s powerful softball staff
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Culinary Capers and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 39.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Agencies diffuse dangerous situation in Dover (wjer.com) — A heavily armed man allegedly threatening himself and others prompted a swift multi-agency police response Monday morning near state Route 39, Saltwell and Red Hill roads in Dover. Officers quickly contained the situation, closed nearby roads, and safely took the man into custody for hospital evaluation, with a Dover–New Philadelphia emergency team and Tuscarawas County agencies all involved. 
• Tom Morris leaves lasting mark on Dover High School theater program (timesreporter.com) — A familiar face in Dover schools is stepping back from the spotlight as longtime Dover High School drama director Tom Morris retires after more than 25 years leading the theater program. He’ll stay in the district as a counselor at Dover Middle School, while the community reflects on his ambitious productions, role in designing the high school auditorium, and deep ties to local theater.
• Penn State softball back on the road, set for clash with Ohio State (psucollegian.com) — A standout Ohio State pitcher hails from right here in Dover logging more than half of the Buckeyes’ innings this season with a strong 3.23 ERA and 110 strikeouts. She’ll lead Ohio State’s powerful, home-run-heavy lineup as it hosts Penn State this weekend, in a Big Ten matchup with major implications for both teams’ conference records.
📸 Around Dover
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Book Cellar Bookshop
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9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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2026 Culinary Capers
Rustic Ridge Wedding Barn , 1101 Dawn Dr NE , New Philadelphia
5:30 pm -
The Ticking Hour: A Steampunk Affair
My Museum Tattoo Studio , 935 Tuscarawas Ave NW , New Philadelphia
6:00 pm -
Chris Hart Tales of T County
Dover Public Library , 525 North Walnut Street , Dover
6:30 pm -
Tuscarawas County Tales kim
Dover Public Library , 525 North Walnut Street , Dover
6:30 pm -
Van Young program on KSU Shootings
Dover Public Library , 525 N Walnut St , Dover
6:30 pm -
Maifest German Festival
Historic Zoar Village , 198 Main St , Zoar
5:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Tuesday April 28
Monday May 4
Friday May 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CrossFit Tusky Valley - Grand Opening
Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce , 1309b Monroe St. NW , New Philadelphia
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High Tea with Coopers x Vagabond
Cooper’s Hall , 110 Water St SE , Bolivar
11:00 am -
Teen Tuesdays
Dover Public Library , 525 N Walnut St , Dover
3:00 pm -
Chris Hart Tales of T County
Dover Public Library , 525 North Walnut Street , Dover
6:30 pm -
Tuscarawas County Tales kim
Dover Public Library , 525 North Walnut Street , Dover
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Tuesday April 28
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- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Dover. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
New Philadelphia
- Hot dogs, cool cats: Two adorable playmates await permanent homes (timesreporter.com)
- Republicans Champion End of 'Bidenomics' on Tax Day (dailysignal.com)
- Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for April 15, 2026 (timesreporter.com)
Strasburg
- This Ohio Drive-In Theater Lets You Enjoy Movies Under The Stars From Your Car (myfamilytravels.com)
- Offseason work fuels Sandy Valley's softball early season success (timesreporter.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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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