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Police search for suspect who ran after high-speed pursuit

April 14, 2025

STRASBURG (WJER) (April 14, 2025) – Multiple law enforcement agencies were looking for the driver who ran off following a high-speed pursuit Friday night. Strasburg police say it started in their village when an officer attempted to pull over the vehicle for not turning off its high-beam headlights for oncoming […]



Early voting begins for issues-only spring primary

April 11, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 11, 2025)  – Early voting for the May 6th primary election is underway. Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Director Brian Swartzwelder says it began Tuesday with about a dozen or so early voters casting ballots to start with that morning. All precincts have something to vote […]


United Way to support area non-profits through Day of Caring

April 9, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 9, 2025) – The United Way of Tuscarawas County has recruited plenty of help for its annual Day of Caring this week. President Sarah Spies says about 145 volunteers will perform yard work and spring-cleaning tasks for area non-profits Friday morning. Those volunteers – all sporting […]


ODOT unveils local construction season plans

April 8, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 8, 2025) – Drivers are learning where to expect major road work in the area for this year’s construction season. ODOT District 11 Public Information Officer Lauren Borell says 17 projects totaling $27 million are planned for Tuscarawas County this year. Those include four pavement, seven […]



Hundreds join Tuscarawas County ‘Hands Off’ rally

April 7, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 7, 2025) – Tuscarawas County’s Democratic Party chair is looking to build momentum off the participation in Saturday’s nationwide “Hands Off” rallies against Republican policies and cuts at the state and federal levels. Mike DiDonato says it’s estimated that about 500 people in all – at […]