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DOVER (WJER) (July 7, 2026)  – The hot-button topic of data centers will be the focus of a program at the Dover Public Library Wednesday evening. Environmental scientist Dr. Randi Pokladnik will lead the program. Her concerns include “The Environmental Impacts of Hyperscale Data Centers.” Those concerns include power generation […]

BARNHILL (WJER) (July 7, 2026) – The future of the village of Barnhill will be up for discussion at a town hall meeting on Wednesday. Local government officials will discuss possibilities for the village of about 400 people, including dissolution of the village, in the wake of numerous questions about […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 6, 2026) – Salvation Army officials say a small donation could make a big difference for families in the Dover and New Philadelphia area. The Dover/New Philadelphia Salvation Army is taking part in the “Give a Little, Change a Lot” fundraiser now through July 31. Donations […]

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 […]