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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 26, 2026) – Crews across Tuscarawas County are continuing cleanup efforts following Winter Storm Fern, which dropped roughly a foot of snow on the area Sunday. Road crews began pretreatment late Saturday and have been working nearly around the clock since then to make major routes […]

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY (WJER) (Jan. 25, 2026) — As Winter Storm Fern continues to cover the region with heavy snowfall, school officials across Tuscarawas County moved swiftly Sunday afternoon to cancel classes. Several districts and schools announced closures for both Monday and Tuesday, including Buckeye Career Center, Claymont, Dover, Indian Valley, […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 25, 2026) — Winter Storm Fern arrived overnight as forecast, dumping roughly six inches or more of snow across parts of Tuscarawas County by mid-morning and creating hazardous travel conditions throughout the region. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell warned residents early Sunday that road conditions were […]

Tuscarawas County, OH (WJER) (Jan. 23, 2026)  — Meteorologists are urging residents to stay updated on the latest forecasts as a Cold Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning are set to take effect this weekend. Current projections show the region could receive up to a foot of snow on Sunday, […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Jan. 22, 2026) – Firefighters from Uhrichsville and several neighboring departments responded to a garage fire blamed on a heating mishap Thursday morning in Rush Township. Crews were called to the 4700 block of Toad Hollow Road Southeast shortly after 8 a.m. for a fire in a small […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 22, 2026)  — Three people were transported to area hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on State Route 800 south of Stillwater, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11 a.m. when a northbound Chevy TrailBlazer traveled left of center and struck […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 21, 2026) — Authorities have released the name and cause of death of the victim in last Friday’s house fire on South Johnson Avenue in Dover. The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Gregory Beitzel. His death was ruled accidental, with smoke inhalation listed […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2026) – Fire officials are reminding the public of the importance of calling 9‑1‑1 when an urgent emergency response is needed, rather than contacting a fire station directly on its business line. Fire Captain Mike Mossor says the department has recently received an increase in emergency […]

NEWARK (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2026) – Jacob McDonald, the man convicted in the fatal Tusky Valley charter bus crash, has been released from the Licking County Jail after being credited for time already served. The crash occurred on November 14, 2023, as 54 Tusky Valley band students and three chaperones […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026)  – The community is invited to gather tonight for an evening of reflection, inspiration, and remembrance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration committee member and New Philadelphia Law Director Marvin Fete says the annual gathering […]