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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 6, 2026) — State troopers are investigating a Sunday afternoon motorcycle crash near Tusky that sent a passenger to the hospital. New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Jennifer Makris said the motorcycle hit a guardrail and overturned shortly before 3 p.m. in the 5800 block of Tuscarawas Road […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WTUZ) (July 6, 2026) – The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is reminding boaters to put safety first as summer recreation continues across the region. MWCD Communications Manager Adria Bergeron says operators should know how to safely handle their vessel, understand personal flotation device requirements, complete a safety check […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 2, 2026) – Opening day of the First Town Days Festival gets underway today at Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, with four days of activities, entertainment, and community events on this year’s lineup. The midway and craft area open at noon and remain open until 9 […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 2, 2026) – Tuscarawas County officials have released the name of the young victim killed in Tuesday’s side-by-side UTV crash near Gnadenhutten. The county coroner’s office says 14-year-old Kya Barger of Gnadenhutten died after a utility vehicle overturned on Longbranch Road SE in Clay Township. The […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 1, 2026) – Kent State Tuscarawas will celebrate America’s 250th birthday a little early with a free old-fashioned community picnic Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the KSU Tusc front lawn. Director of Philanthropy Chad Conrad says guests can enjoy music, games, crafts, door […]

NEWCOMERSTOWN (WJER) (July 1, 2026) – A nationwide relay is making its way across the country, and it’s set to pass through our area today. Relay for America is carrying a single American flag on a more than 3,000-mile journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., all leading up to […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 1, 2026) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol New Philadelphia Post is investigating a fatal side-by-side utility task vehicle crash near Gnadenhutten that killed a teenager. Troopers say it happened around 1:05 Tuesday afternoon on Longbranch Road in Clay Township. Troopers say a Polaris Ranger carrying two […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 30, 2026) – The Ohio Department of Transportation is rolling out updated design ideas for improving traffic flow and safety at the I‑77, U.S. Route 250, and State Route 39 interchange. A second public open house is set for today from 4 to 7 p.m. at […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 30, 2026) – The New Philadelphia City Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes tonight after a positive West Nile virus test. Officials say the mosquito sample was collected near Commercial Avenue Southeast and Goshen Hill Road. Spraying will take place south of Commercial Avenue, down […]

COLUMBUS (WJER) (June 30, 2026) – Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency are urging residents to take precautions as Ohio is facing a dangerous stretch of extreme heat this week. Temperatures will climb into the mid‑90s, with humidity pushing the heat index well above 100 degrees. Overnight […]