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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 […]


NTSB shares new details about Tusky Valley crash

November 22, 2024

WASHINGTON (WJER) (Nov. 22, 2024) – The National Transportation Safety Board has released the public docket with new information into its investigation of the Tusky Valley charter bus tragedy on I-70 east of Columbus last November. Three band members and three adult chaperones lost their lives. 61-year-old Jacob McDonald of […]


Plans advancing for new airport hangar

November 19, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 19, 2024) – The city’s Airport Commission is creating more indoor storage space for planes at Harry Clever Field. Commission Chair Don Kennedy says the plan is to construct a 12-bay hangar off Delaware Drive south of the last one from 2019.  He says there’s a […]


Salvation Army recruiting helpers for Red Kettles 

November 18, 2024

DOVER (WTUZ) (Nov. 18, 2024)  – The Dover – New Philadelphia Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to man its kettles this holiday season. The organization’s Red Kettle Campaign begins at area retailers this coming Saturday. Captain Andrew Behr says they would like to collect at least $100,000 to help support […]