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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 15, 2026) — Drivers appear to be adapting smoothly to the new all‑way stop installed Monday at the intersection of State Routes 21 and 212 north of Strasburg. ODOT replaced the former two‑way stop with stop signs in all four directions. District 11 spokeswoman Lauren Borell […]
BOLIVAR (WJER) (Sept. 15, 2026) – A river rescue near Bolivar ended safely Monday evening after a husband and wife became stranded in a canoe. Bolivar Fire Lieutenant Kent Thompson says firefighters were dispatched around 5 p.m. for a report of a couple who had become disoriented on the river. […]
DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 14, 2026) – YMCA officials say it’s never too early to start making plans for Thanksgiving morning, as the Tuscarawas County YMCA prepares for its 55th annual Turkey Trot on November 26th. The family-friendly 5K welcomes serious runners, walkers, strollers and even pets. Race Director Ryan Hursey […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 14, 2026) — State troopers say this year’s “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” brought a troubling mix of fatal crashes in Tuscarawas and Carroll counties. The stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day typically sees heavier traffic, and New Philadelphia Post Commander Lt. Bryan Sponaugle says […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 11, 2026) – Buckeye Career Center marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today with a tribute that put students, instructors and local police officers through a firefighter‑level challenge. Fire and EMS instructor Nic McCoy says they climbed 36 trips up and down the school’s burn building […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 11, 2026) – A dog‑friendly race is set for Saturday at Kent State Tuscarawas with the return of the Flash Dash 5K and Fun Run. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with the race stepping off at 10 on campus. Director of Philanthropy Chad Conrad says runners […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 10, 2026) – The ADAMHS Board of Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties is highlighting suicide prevention efforts throughout September, with a focus on awareness, community connection and access to crisis support. Community Services Manager Leslie Korns says the board partners with Empower Tusc as part of that […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 10, 2026) – The State Highway Patrol is giving prospective troopers a chance to ask questions and take the first steps toward attending the training academy. The Patrol is holding regional testing Friday at Kent State Tuscarawas. Post Commander Lt. Bryan Sponaugle says anyone interested in […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 9, 2026) – Tuscarawas County agencies say declining overdose numbers are encouraging, but they’re using Recovery Month to stress that the work isn’t done. Empower Tusc and partner groups have unveiled this year’s Project Hope silhouettes, which will be displayed across the community to show the […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 9, 2026) – The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says it had a busy but successful Labor Day weekend. Post Commander Lt. Bryan Sponaugle says troopers issued 394 citations from Friday through Monday, mostly for speeding, distracted driving, and seat‑belt violations. Sponaugle […]
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