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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 8, 2026) – A Tuscarawas County video project marking 250 years of local history is in the running for a major Ohio travel industry honor today. Our County, Our Story: 250 Years in the Tuscarawas Valley — created by WJER’s Michele Spring for the Tuscarawas County […]

DOVER (WJER) (Oct. 8, 2026)  – Tuscarawas County health officials are urging residents to avoid contact with bats after a second rabies‑positive bat was confirmed this year. Environmental Health Director Caroline Terakedis says the bat was found near Walnut and Franklin streets in Uhrichsville and was submitted for testing after […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 6, 2026)  — Early voting for the November election opens today at the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections. Director Dave Johnson says registered voters can cast ballots in person at the East High Avenue office, where officials have expanded the voting area and added machines and […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 5, 2026)  — Tuscarawas County’s Board of Elections is reminding residents that today is the final day to register to vote ahead of November’s general election. Director Dave Johnson says the East High Avenue office will stay open late, operating from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]

DENNISON (WTUZ) (Oct. 5, 2026)  – A new plaque outside Dennison Village Hall now recognizes longtime public servant Greg DiDonato for more than four decades of work in local and state government. Administrative Assistant Tammie Taggart organized the fundraising and installation, saying the village wanted a lasting tribute. DiDonato, whose […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 5, 2026)  — The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two women who were found unresponsive between their vehicles Sunday night at an establishment along State Route 212 NE near New Cumberland and Atwood Lake. Deputies were called to the 4000 block around […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 2, 2026) – A small fire at the Applebee’s restaurant on Graff Road Southeast in New Philadelphia caused limited damage early this morning. New Philadelphia Fire Chief Jim Parrish says firefighters were called to 233 Graff Road Southeast around midnight after employees smelled smoke inside the […]

CARROLLTON (WJER) (Sept. 29, 2026) – A new Ohio specialty license plate aimed at raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention among military veterans, active‑duty service members and first responders is now available statewide. The SAVE22 plate launched this month in connection with Suicide Prevention Month. SAVE22 is a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 29, 2026) – Tuscarawas County Democrats are hosting a gathering today to introduce party candidates and lay out key dates and voting options ahead of the November election. The early voting kickoff event runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Pilot Brewhouse in New Philadelphia. Volunteer […]

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 28, 2026)  –  Fair week in Tuscarawas County closed with another strong show of support for 4-H youth and their projects. This year’s Dairy Sale topped $116,000, up from $106,000 last year. The Small Animal Sale also climbed, reaching nearly $163,000 compared with about $156,000 in 2025. […]