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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 […]

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 […]

ZOAR (WJER) (Feb. 20, 2025) – Tuscarawas County is fitting into the state’s celebration plans for the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. The America 250 – Ohio Commission has established the Ohio Creativity Trail with108 sites you can drive to across the state showcasing Ohio’s significant contributions to American history […]

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. […]

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 (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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

UHRICHSVILLE (Feb 14, 2025) – A bridge connecting Uhrichsville and Dennison is closed to drivers and pedestrians for the foreseeable future. Uhrichsville Service Director Cade Watkins announced Thursday the city was told to close the First Street bridge over Little Stillwater Creek following an ODOT inspection that revealed heavy corrosion […]

DOVER (WJER) (Feb. 11, 2025) – Tuscarawas County Health Department officials say Ohio is amid one of its most active flu seasons in more than five years as people have become less cautious over time since the early days of the Covid pandemic. Spokeswoman Jennifer Demuth says the latest state […]