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COLUMBUS (WJER) (May 29, 2026)  – Ohio’s spring wild turkey season has wrapped up across most of the state, with Tuscarawas County hunters finishing strong. State wildlife officials report more than 15,700 birds checked statewide through May 24, with the 83 counties in the south zone—including Tuscarawas County—now officially closed […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 29, 2026) – Law enforcement agencies across Tuscarawas County once again teamed up to support local Special Olympics athletes during Thursday’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers and community partners carried the “Flame of Hope” through Strasburg, Dover, New Philadelphia, and Sugarcreek as part of a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 29, 2026)  – A new inclusive playground at Tuscora Park is drawing rave reviews after its Memorial Day weekend dedication. Located near the roller coaster, the updated space features sensory-friendly, handicap-accessible equipment designed for all children.The $500,000 project, led by Preston Cornell and funded through community […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 27, 2026)  — The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal late-night crash that killed a Canton man on Tuesday. Troopers say Jeffrey Knerr, 53, was killed after failing to stop at a sign on State Route 93 and driving into a semi-truck’s tank trailer at […]

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (May 27, 2026) – Village firefighters say crews responded to a small gas leak at the east edge of town Tuesday after a contractor struck an unmarked private line along Beachy Road. Assistant Chief Cody Shetler says the line served a single residence. He says firefighters were able […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 26, 2026) – A Coshocton man has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred Memorial Day afternoon north of Strasburg, according to the State Highway Patrol. New Philadelphia Post Lt. Bryan Sponaugle said 28-year-old Alex McPeak was traveling west on State Route 212 just before 3 […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 25, 2026) – For Memorial Day, the Tuscarawas County Veterans Service Office is once again ensuring that every known veteran’s grave across the county is honored with an American flag. Veterans Service Officer Jim Thornton says it’s a massive undertaking, with the office distributing more than […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA — Community members are invited to gather Monday for a Memorial Day ceremony honoring U.S. military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice. The annual service will begin at 11 a.m. on the courthouse square in downtown New Philadelphia and is hosted by the New Philadelphia Veterans Council Coordinating […]

State officials are reminding residents to keep fire safety top of mind this Memorial Day weekend as cookouts and outdoor gatherings ramp up. The Ohio Department of Commerce says grilling remains a leading cause of outdoor fires, with more than 9,000 grill-related fires reported nationwide each year and over 100 […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 22, 2026)  — Drivers traveling along U.S. 250 in Tuscarawas County will see smoother roads and fewer disruptions sooner than expected, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. ODOT District 11 spokeswoman Lauren Borell says the five-mile resurfacing project stretching from the Interstate 77 interchange in […]