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New chair ready to lead county Dems through time of change

February 26, 2025

DOVER  (WJER) (Feb. 26, 2024) – The new Tuscarawas County Democratic Party chair is up for the challenge of bringing more candidates and voters into the party. The executive committee selected Mike DiDonato of Dover to take over last week following the resignation of Gail Garbrandt. “There’s a lot of […]


Annual Taste of Tusc tickets now on sale

February 24, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Tickets are on sale now for an upcoming fundraiser that features samples from local breweries, wineries, and restaurants – all to help develop and maintain the local Towpath Trail system. Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition event coordinator Lauren Anderson says the 12th annual Taste of Tusc is […]



Casino night to raise funds for working uninsured clinic

February 19, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 19, 2025) – An evening of Vegas thrills without the risks will again benefit the Tuscarawas Clinic for the Working Uninsured. Clinic Director Pat Warther says their annual Casino Royale fundraiser is Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Kent State Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center. […]


Claymont students and businesses to link at inaugural expo

February 18, 2025

UHRICHSVILLE (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Twin Chamber of Commerce is bringing area employers and high school students together to see what both sides have to offer. Chamber Director Beth DiDonato says it’s happening Wednesday morning at the chamber’s first-ever Business and Career Expo at Claymont High School. “We have […]


Newcomerstown plans to keep police department intact

February 18, 2025

NEWCOMERSTOWN (WJER) (Feb. 18, 2025) – Mayor Pat Cadle is indicating the village plans to retain its police department amid staffing challenges. Village officials have been considering outsourcing law enforcement coverage to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office following some resignations within the police department, including its chief. But council members […]


Firefighters called to pumphouse fire at cheese factory

February 17, 2025

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Feb. 17, 2025) – Sugarcreek’s fire chief says operations at the Guggisberg Cheese factory wouldn’t be impacted by a small fire in one of the buildings Sunday. Chief John Meek says the fire happened around 8:50 a.m. in the pump house, which supplies water to the sprinkler systems […]


Slick roads result in numerous crashes Sunday

February 17, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 17. 2024) – The wintry weather caused problems for drivers on area roads over the weekend. Sgt. Jennifer Makris at the New Philadelphia patrol post says troopers there handled about eight weather-related crashes Sunday along with additional calls for vehicles sliding off roads in Tuscarawas County. […]