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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 4, 2026)  – Tuscarawas County Public Library and Zoar officials are now honoring a late community volunteer while expanding access to books through a new Little Free Library. Library spokeswoman Megan Kovalaske-Grimm says the latest book-sharing box has been installed at Kristy Gaynor Memorial Park – […]

DOVER (WJER) (June 3, 2026) — Police in Dover are investigating after a man was found dead late this morning outside a Giant Eagle grocery store. According to Dover Police Captain Seth Lurie, officers were in the area just before 10 a.m. handling a separate arrest when they were alerted […]

DOVER (WJER) (June 3, 2026) – The new season at the Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market gets underway today at the county fairgrounds in Dover. Mark McKenzie with the all-volunteer management team says what started off as a project idea for the Leadership Tusc program 2008 class is now entering its […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 3, 2026) – Tuscarawas County residents may notice a red tint in the river in the coming days, emergency officials say. EMA Director Jennifer James says the discoloration, reported upstream in Stark County, comes from a food-grade dye and poses no risk to the public. The […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 2, 2026) – A man accused of shooting his girlfriend in New Philadelphia has made his first appearance in court. Twenty-five-year-old Zachary Gill, who is listed with a Mahoning County address, appeared Monday in New Philadelphia Municipal Court on multiple charges, including attempted murder. Gill’s bond […]

Uhrichsville (WJER) (June 1, 2026) – City Council has voted against paying a proposed settlement tied to the city’s illegal landlord registration fees. A court ruled in December 2024 that the fees were collected illegally, and a class-action lawsuit was filed soon after seeking repayment. Last August, council agreed with […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 1, 2026) –  Police are sharing more details into last week’s arrest of 25-year-old Zachary Gill in connection with the alleged shooting of his girlfriend. Police Captain David Morris says the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on May 22nd during an argument between the couple, when […]

COLUMBUS (WJER) (May 29, 2026)  – Ohio’s spring wild turkey season has wrapped up across most of the state, with Tuscarawas County hunters finishing strong. State wildlife officials report more than 15,700 birds checked statewide through May 24, with the 83 counties in the south zone—including Tuscarawas County—now officially closed […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 29, 2026) – Law enforcement agencies across Tuscarawas County once again teamed up to support local Special Olympics athletes during Thursday’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers and community partners carried the “Flame of Hope” through Strasburg, Dover, New Philadelphia, and Sugarcreek as part of a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 29, 2026)  – A new inclusive playground at Tuscora Park is drawing rave reviews after its Memorial Day weekend dedication. Located near the roller coaster, the updated space features sensory-friendly, handicap-accessible equipment designed for all children.The $500,000 project, led by Preston Cornell and funded through community […]