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Clerk injured during attempted gas station robbery

December 10, 2024

DOVER – (WJER) (Dec. 10, 2024) – Dover Police say a clerk at the Speedway gas station on South Wooster Avenue was injured during an attempted robbery Monday evening. According to a press release, the female clerk called police to report she had been struck in the head during the […]


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Uhrichsville area man arrested for stabbing of adult stepson

December 9, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Dec. 9, 2024) – Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s officials say a Uhrichsville area man is in the county jail for allegedly stabbing his adult stepson with a hunting knife in attempts to break up an altercation Friday night. Authorities learned about the incident when the 33-year-old victim went […]


Warming centers to open in Tuscarawas County Thursday

December 4, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Dec. 4, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Emergency Management Agency is coordinating some escapes from the frigid weather and single-digit wind chills in the forecast. Director Jennifer James says most public library locations in the county have agreed to serve as warming centers during normal operating hours […]


Charities seek ‘Giving Tuesday’ donations

December 3, 2024

TUSCARAWAS CO. (WJER) (Dec. 3, 2024) – It is Giving Tuesday, a global day of awareness that falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to support non-profits in your community. One place to donate is at the Habitat for Humanity of East Central Ohio website. Spokesman Kevin Miller says they have […]


7-day deer gun season begins in Ohio

December 2, 2024

TUSCARAWAS CO. (WJER) (Dec. 2, 2024) – The Monday after Thanksgiving traditionally represents the start of Ohio’s weeklong deer gun season. Hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says hunters harvested more than 70,000 deer during the seven-day gun season […]


Health officials serve Thanksgiving meal advice

November 27, 2024

DOVER (WJER) (Nov. 27, 2024) – Tuscarawas County Health Department officials are telling families about right and wrong ways to serve those Thanksgiving feasts. Environmental Health Operations Administrator Mike Kopko says the temperature of poultry should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit the whole way through when cooked, including the stuffing inside. […]



Teen’s battle with leukemia comes to an end

November 26, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 26, 2024) – A New Philadelphia teen’s terminal cancer journey that captivated the community has come to an end. Lila Kinkade, a freshman at New Philadelphia High School, has passed away after being diagnosed with leukemia this past spring. Her courageous battle inspired countless people throughout […]


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County-owned track loader found four years after stolen

November 25, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 25, 2025) – The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office has solved the mystery of a Bobcat track loader stolen from the county engineer’s office along a snowy worksite four years ago. Detective Sergeant Joseph Jones says someone in Wooster contacted the sheriff’s office last week about having […]


Record travel expected for Thanksgiving starting today

November 25, 2024

PITTSBURGH (WTUZ) (Nov. 25, 2025) – Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to hit the road or take to the skies this Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA. That marks an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year. With traffic expected to be heavy, Public and Community Relations Director […]