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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 30, 2025)  – Some city officials have a preference as to where the New Philadelphia School District could build a new high school if approved by voters. The school district in May is again attempting a $72-million bond issue to construct a new Pre-K through 6th-grade […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 29, 2025) – Firefighters say a small fire at a house in the 300 block of Lloyd Street Tuesday morning is another reminder about the potential risks with space heaters. The incident happened just before 6:15 a.m. as the residents woke up to a light haze of […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 29, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Sports Hall of Fame is now taking nominations for its next class in 2026. That will be the hall’s third class, as inducted in even-numbered years. Hall board member and secretary Jim Gill says nominees can include standout athletes, championship teams, […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER ) (Jan. 23, 2025) – The New Philadelphia graduate who was part of Ohio State’s last national championship football team before this week is recalling his own unconventional title experience in writing. Ethan Zucal by chance as a fifth-year senior became a scout team member for that […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2025) – The Tuscarawas County Historical Society is now taking nominations for its 2025 Zeisberger Heckewelder Awards. Curator Kim Jurkovic says the awards – first given out in 1981 – are to recognize individuals or organizations for their service to the community or for their […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2025) – Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an allegedly drunken and suicidal man who had fired multiple shots from a handgun into the ceiling and floor of his home with three of his children present. It doesn’t appear anyone was injured. Call records show this […]

PITTSBURGH (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2025)  – The National Weather Service is urging everyone to use caution while traveling outside these next few days because of the extreme cold. That includes wearing appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves, and to keep pets indoors as much as possible. Tuscarawas County is under […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 14, 2024) – Leadership change is coming to the New Philadelphia Health Department.   Mayor Joel Day Told City Council Monday night that Health Commissioner Vickie Ionno has informed the city health board that she plans to retire after nearly 14 years in the position. He […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan 13, 2024) – Tuscarawas County Engineer Doug Bachman is beginning his first full term in office. Bachman served as the Harrison County engineer before being appointed to the position previously held by his father in October of 2023. He ran unopposed for re-election and was sworn […]

NEWCOMERSTOWN (WJER) (Jan. 13, 2025) – Newcomerstown firefighters are reminding everyone to use extreme caution around bodies of water in freezing conditions. The village fire department was called to the River Street bridge area for two men whose small boat became stuck in ice on the Tuscarawas River shortly before […]