The Bargain Hunter, DiDonato selected as recorder candidate

David holds a bachelor's degree in English from Akron University and a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Dayton.

David previously worked as an educational administrator. He also worked as an athletic director, principal, English teacher, and football and baseball coach. He served in the US Military. 

David A. Didonato's campaign for county recorder in Tuscarawas County is his 1st run for public office.

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Supports maintaining current and accessible land ownership records.

Said, "I am ready to work...to continue modernizing the various record-keeping responsibilities of the recorder’s office."

- Supports maintaining current and accessible land ownership records.
- Said, "I am ready to work...to continue modernizing the various record-keeping responsibilities of the recorder’s office."

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David A Didonato

As of August 7, 2024, Lori Gardner did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 21, 2025, Lori Gardner did not have a website or any information online.

Lori Gardner

Times Reporter, Sam Hitchcock and Greg Ress seek Tuscarawas County commissioner seat

Sam has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Kent State University at Tuscarawas.

Sam is an owner-operator of Hitchcock Sound Company. He previously worked at the Philadelphia Police Department. He was a certified instructor with the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. 

Sam Hitchcock previously ran for county recorder in 2018, but withdrew. He was a councilman-at-large for 4 years before serving 8 years as council president for the New Philadelphia City Council.

As of June 21, 2025, Sam Hitchcock did not have a website or any information online.

Sam Hitchcock

- The county recorder is responsible for keeping and indexing records of legally essential documents and making them easily accessible to the public
- The recorder manages real estate paperwork, such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. Legal records, including those on bankruptcy, power of attorney, recognizance bonds, and partnerships, are also maintained by the county recorder. 
- The county recorder records subdivision parcel maps and local zoning resolutions and amendments. To keep records accessible, the recorder updates technology and copies old documents.
- The county recorder is elected every four years through a partisan election, with salaries ranging from $57,200 to $98,600 based on county population. 