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DOVER (WJER) (April 7, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department is marking National Public Health Week by highlighting the work it does year‑round to protect and improve the health of county residents. Spokeswoman Jennifer Demuth said public health plays a role in daily life, from ensuring drinking water is […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (WJER) (April 6, 2026) — More orange barrels are popping up across the county as the Ohio Department of Transportation begins a new round of road construction projects this spring. Starting today, ODOT crews are resurfacing nearly four miles of State Route 39 east of Sugarcreek. The […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 6, 2026) — Officials with Empower Tusc and the Tuscarawas County Health Department are receiving added support this month in their effort to keep tobacco out of the hands of local youth. The Tuscarawas County Commissioners proclaimed April 1 as Take Down Tobacco Day, recognizing a […]

DOVER (WJER) (April 3, 2026) – It appears respiratory illness season is winding down in Tuscarawas County as the weather improves. According to the latest Ohio Department of Health reports, COVID-19 levels in the Dover wastewater system are currently moderate, RSV levels are low, and the flu has not been […]

WAYNE TOWNSHIP (WJER) (April 3, 2026)  — A 13-year-old boy fortunately avoided serious injury following a dirt bike crash Thursday afternoon in Wayne Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Paramedics were dispatched shortly after 1 p.m. to the area of Lower Trail Road near Trail Bottom Road. New […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WTUZ) (April 1, 2026) – The Claymont City School District Board of Education has voted to consolidate its schools and close Claymont Intermediate School at the end of this school year. The decision was made during a special board meeting Tuesday night following an executive session. Board member Solomon […]

CADIZ (WJER) (March 31, 2025) – Harrison County Sheriff’s officials have confirmed the suspect in a multi‑agency pursuit and manhunt has died following an officer‑involved shooting Monday evening. Authorities say the incident began during a routine traffic stop on U.S. Route 250 near Eslick Road in Franklin Township. During an […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 31, 2026) – Highly anticipated upgrades to Baseball Field Number One at Tuscora Park have been earning rave reviews after debuting over the weekend. The non-profit Baseball Now and Forever group spearheaded the work – all made possible by financial, labor, and material donations from the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 30, 2026) — The United Way of Tuscarawas County is recruiting volunteers for its annual Day of Caring, scheduled for Earth Day, April 22. Volunteer teams will head out from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to tackle spring cleanup projects at local historical sites and nonprofit […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (WJER) (March 30, 2026) — Community leaders are drawing attention to child safety this April as blue and silver pinwheels once again line the steps of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The annual display, organized by Noah’s Hope Child Advocacy Center […]