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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 […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 17, 2026) – St. Patrick’s Day is beginning with a wintry punch across the region, as overnight snow and icy roads forced several school closings — including in Dover, New Philadelphia, and Buckeye Career Center, along with others throughout the county. Road crews have been active […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 16, 2026) – Cleanup efforts have been ongoing across Tuscarawas County after Friday’s destructive high winds damaged buildings, downed trees and utility lines, and caused widespread power outages. Roofs were torn off the Broadway Brewhouse in New Philadelphia and Superior Clay in Uhrichsville, while first responders […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 13, 2026) – The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Tuscarawas County, remaining in effect until midnight. Forecasters say west winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph, are expected to continue into the evening. According to […]

DOVER (WJER) (March 12, 2026) – Plans are coming together to fittingly remember longtime Dover pharmacist and community figure Jerry Marlowe, who passed away Sunday at the age of 90. Known for his passions—local theater, gourmet cooking, the Tuscarawas Philharmonic, hospice work, and countless community causes—Marlowe also brought joy through […]

DOVER, Ohio  (WJER) (March 11, 2026) — The Tuscarawas County Health Department will offer free colon cancer blood test screenings throughout March in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The screenings are available by appointment, with limited walk‑in times also offered. Health Promotion Director Jennifer Demuth said grant funding […]

SANDY TWP. (WJER) (March 10, 2026) – Hazmat crews spent several hours Monday afternoon containing and cleaning up a spill east of Mineral City after a tanker truck rolled over on Linden Tree Road at about 4 p.m. Officials say the Hilltop Energy truck released several hundred pounds of powdery  […]