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UHRICHSVILLE (WTUZ) (April 28, 2026) – The sale of Uhrichsville’s service garage is still pending, but city council has approved moving forward with a $284,000 bid from Larry Wood of Wood Electric. Council had delayed the decision over questions about relocating the service department. The mayor says lease options are […]

DOVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJER) (April 27, 2026) — Firefighters in Dover worked Saturday to contain a crude oil leak near Brandywine Creek, preventing the spill from spreading further into the surrounding environment. According to Lt. Shane Wells, the leak originated from a storage tank located near State Route 39 and […]

DENNISON, Ohio (April 27, 2026) — The Buckeye Train rolled into Dennison this weekend, bringing with it a celebration of Ohio’s rich transportation history—and some high-profile passengers. The event drew strong crowds as the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum marked the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Museum leaders and rail partners used […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 24, 2026) – A new homeless shelter named for Friends of the Homeless founder Jack Ream opened to the public Thursday, giving the 95-year-old philanthropist a chance to see his long-held vision take shape. Community members gathered for a ribbon cutting and open house at Jack’s […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (April 24, 2026) – The Clay Capital Heritage Center is having a grand opening this weekend at its new home in downtown Uhrichsville to coincide with the America 250 – Buckeye Train celebrations in the Twin Cities. The museum is in the former department store at North Main […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 23, 2026) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay focused during April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding motorists that Ohio law allows troopers to stop drivers seen using a cellphone or other electronic device. New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower said […]

Teams from local organizations helped with spring cleanup and other projects at nonprofit sites Wednesday. TUSCARAWAS COUNTY (WJER) (April 23, 2026) – Teams of volunteers spent Wednesday helping spruce up the valley as part of United Way’s annual Day of Caring. Projects ranged from outdoor cleanup to support work at […]

DENNISON (WJER) (April 22, 2026)  — The Village of Dennison will put its new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) into use for the first time this weekend as part of the America 250 Buckeye Train celebrations. The DORA program allows visitors to purchase alcoholic beverages in approved cups and walk […]

DENNISON (WJER) (April 21, 2026) — Thousands of visitors are expected in the village of Dennison this weekend for a free, two‑day celebration highlighting Ohio’s transportation history. With final preparations underway, the village is ready to welcome the America 250–Ohio Buckeye Train as part of the state’s anniversary commemorations. The […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 20, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department is encouraging residents to register now for next month’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Jennifer Demuth, spokeswoman for the Stark–Tuscarawas–Wayne Recycling District, said the event will be held Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the […]