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NEW PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 22, 2026)  — Three people were transported to area hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on State Route 800 south of Stillwater, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11 a.m. when a northbound Chevy TrailBlazer traveled left of center and struck […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 21, 2026) — Authorities have released the name and cause of death of the victim in last Friday’s house fire on South Johnson Avenue in Dover. The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Gregory Beitzel. His death was ruled accidental, with smoke inhalation listed […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2026) – Fire officials are reminding the public of the importance of calling 9‑1‑1 when an urgent emergency response is needed, rather than contacting a fire station directly on its business line. Fire Captain Mike Mossor says the department has recently received an increase in emergency […]

NEWARK (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2026) – Jacob McDonald, the man convicted in the fatal Tusky Valley charter bus crash, has been released from the Licking County Jail after being credited for time already served. The crash occurred on November 14, 2023, as 54 Tusky Valley band students and three chaperones […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026)  – The community is invited to gather tonight for an evening of reflection, inspiration, and remembrance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration committee member and New Philadelphia Law Director Marvin Fete says the annual gathering […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026) – Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office officials are investigating another scam that’s circulating after a Uhrichsville woman reported losing thousands of dollars to a fraudster posing as a well‑known prize organization. According to call records, she contacted authorities Saturday morning to say she had been […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026) – The National Weather Service warns that bitterly cold air is settling into the region today, with temperatures expected to plunge this afternoon. Strong winds will make it feel well below zero, creating hazardous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors. A Cold Weather Advisory […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026) – Dover firefighters, police, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are still investigating a fatal house fire that occurred Friday afternoon in the 200 block of South Johnson Avenue. Authorities have not yet released the name of the man who died. Fire officials say a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 16, 2026) – Officials with COMPASS are reminding victims and survivors of human trafficking that help is available and that they are not alone, as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January. COMPASS Victim Advocate Supervisor Melanie Anderson says human trafficking remains an ongoing concern […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 15. 2026)  — Newly released body‑worn camera footage captures the harrowing moment a wanted suspect wrestled a gun away from a New Philadelphia police officer and fired a shot, narrowly missing him, according to police officials. The department published the VIDEO “in the spirit of transparency,” noting […]