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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (WJER) (March 27, 2026) – The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association is relocating its headquarters to New Philadelphia, a move local officials say will place the regional planning agency at the center of its 10‑county service area. OMEGA’s board voted this week to move the organization from Cambridge […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 26, 2026)  – The New Philadelphia School District has hired a new superintendent. The Board of Education on Wednesday quickly approved a 3-year contract for Dr. Carole Sutton to replace Amy Wentworth as New Philadelphia’s top administrator. Sutton, a Salem, Ohio native, has been a teacher, […]

COLUMBUS, OHIO (WJER) (March 26, 2026)  – The director of a local nonprofit that celebrates and supports art in Tuscarawas County advocated for tougher laws for third-party ticket sellers at the state Capitol this week. Tuscarawas Arts Partnership (TAP) Director Wilma Mullet spoke before the Ohio House Technology and Innovation […]

SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP (WJER) (March 20, 2026) — A 77‑year‑old man escaped serious injury Thursday afternoon after a tree he was cutting rolled onto his legs and trapped him, according to Sugarcreek fire officials. Captain Austin Weaver said firefighters were called to the 2000 block of Broad Run Dairy Road just […]

WTUZ Radio — the partner station of WJER — traces its beginnings to the vision of Edward A. “Ed” Schumacher, a broadcaster with a deep passion for radio and community service. Schumacher built the station from the ground up in the basement of his home, signing on the air for […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (March 19, 2026)  – Firefighters say no one was hurt after an early‑morning fire broke out in a mixed‑use building downtown Thursday. Fire Chief Justin Edwards says crews were called just before 3 a.m. to the 400 block of North Main Street, where flames were reported in a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 19, 2026) — Buckeye Career Center is welcoming community members, prospective students, and alumni to its annual Spring Open House this evening. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to all area residents interested in exploring the school’s career‑technical education opportunities. Marketing […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 19, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee will meet tonight to choose the county’s next prosecutor. Acting Prosecutor Scott Deedrick—appointed earlier this month after Ryan Styer moved from county prosecutor to common pleas court judge—is seeking to be selected for the role permanently. If […]

Why Radio is #1: Insights from Nielsen’s Audio Today 2026 In a world dominated by digital streaming and endless scrolling, one medium quietly dominates: radio. Nielsen’s latest Audio Today 2026 report confirms what loyal listeners already know—radio remains America’s #1 audio platform for reach, time spent, and real-world impact. It reaches more people […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 18, 2026) – Firefighters say no one was seriously hurt and damage was minimal after a car struck a downtown building early Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 12:50 p.m. at the corner of North Broadway and Fair Avenue, according to Assistant Chief Matt Tharp. Tharp […]