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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 5, 2026)  — A police chase that topped 100 miles per hour Tuesday evening ended without injuries, and the suspect is now in custody. Police Chief Tessa Pohovey says an officer ran the plates of a blue Ford hatchback on South Broadway and learned the owner […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Nov. 5, 2026) — Mayor Jim Zucal says the city may need to pursue an operating levy in May after its renewal levy failed Tuesday by 105 votes, ending the 2.8‑mill tax that brought in about $141,000 a year for city operations. In a letter to City Council, […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 5, 2026) – Buckeye Career Center has been giving prospective students a firsthand look at their future this week, welcoming nearly 1,200 area sophomores for its annual visitation days. Marketing Coordinator Shyanne Carroll says students will rotate through five labs of their choice, getting hands-on experience […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 5, 2026)  – Tuscarawas County residents will have a chance tonight to help shape the future of their communities. The County Economic Development Corporation is hosting an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in New Philadelphia as part of its […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 4, 2026) — Tuscarawas County voters delivered decisive victories for several Republican incumbents and candidates in Tuesday’s election. County Commissioner Kristin Zemis, Common Pleas Judge Ryan Styer, and County Auditor candidate Lisa Contini all secured strong leads in their respective races. In legislative contests, Michael Rulli […]

Click for Unofficial Election Night Results from the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State.   9:33 PM — All Tuscarawas County Precincts Report; Local Tax Levies Draw Mixed Results as Zemis, Contini Lead County Races All 81 precincts have reported in Tuscarawas County, giving a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 2, 2026) – The State Highway Patrol says one driver was killed in a two-vehicle, head-on collision along Edwards Ridge Road Southeast, south of Gnadenhutten. The crash was reported at about 7:55 this morning. Post Sergeant Bill Bower says a southbound vehicle traveled left of center […]

UPDATE: The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office says both adults have been found and are safe.   NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 2, 2026)  – The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office has updated its statewide Missing Adult Alert after locating 66‑year‑old Donald Ray Schafer at Aultman Hospital. However, 62‑year‑old Kimberly June Price Schafer […]

UHRICHSVILLE (Nov. 2, 2026) (WTUZ) – City officials are asking voters to continue an operating levy that supports basic city functions. Mayor Jim Zucal says the renewal helps fund street paving, community cleanup, and other routine improvements — noting it is not a new tax, but an ongoing operating expense […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 2, 2026)  – Tuscarawas County voters will choose a new county auditor Tuesday, with two candidates running to succeed retiring Auditor Larry Lindberg. Democrat Joe Rinehart highlights his technology background — from launching an internet company during the dial‑up era to helping organizations streamline their systems. Republican […]