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New Philadelphia (WJER) (Aug. 11, 2025) – As students return to schools, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is imploring motorists to drive safely and familiarize themselves with traffic laws around school buses. New Philadelphia Post Lt. Johnnie Maier says to be aware of buses picking up and dropping off kids. […]

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Aug. 6, 2025) – Residents are being permitted to return to their homes following a “major gas leak” resulting from a car crash that led to an evacuation lasting nearly four hours Wednesday evening.   Sugarcreek firefighters had everyone evacuate within three blocks of the scene near the intersection […]

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 4, 2025) – The Dover Public Library is getting set to host its annual big book sale this coming Saturday. Director Jim Gill says this is an opportunity for anyone to purchase books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more for a donation to the library. He says the 7 […]

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Aug. 4, 2025) – There are several opportunities to donate blood in Tuscarawas County this month. The first drive will be today from 3 to 7 p.m. at D Yoder’s Hardwoods on County Road 70 in Sugarcreek. Vitalant Communications Manager Maya Santana says the need for blood donations […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – The State Highway Patrol believes the crash that closed state Route 39 just east of New Philadelphia for several hours Friday morning was caused by a suspected drunk driver. New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower says the post was notified about the crash […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – A new, inclusive playground at Tuscora Park for children of all abilities is on track to open by next summer. New Philadelphia high school teacher Preston Cornell is leading the fundraising effort. She says the Tuscora Park Foundation has about $370,000 toward a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025)  –  New Philadelphia’s safety director is sending kudos to the county’s Quick Response Team for reducing the number of overdoses in the area. New Philadelphia’s fire department is part of the team that works with the sheriff’s office, ADAMHS Board and clinical staff from […]

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department scheduled spraying for mosquitoes in Port Washington and Goshen Township Thursday night after a second county resident tested positive for a rare, mosquito-borne virus. Health department officials say both residents who contracted the La Crosse virus were initially hospitalized […]

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – American Electric Power crews spent much of Thursday working to get the lights back on in Sugarcreek. A large tree fell across a transmission line shortly before 8 a.m. and knocked out service for about 2,500 customers, closing many businesses for the day. The […]

ZOARVILLE (WJER) (July 30, 2025) – A Tusky Valley School Board member is retiring after 22 years. Richard Gooding announced his retirement last month. His last day is July 31st. Gooding thanked the district voters for allowing him to represent them. He has served with three superintendents and helped establish […]