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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 26, 2024) – A New Philadelphia teen’s terminal cancer journey that captivated the community has come to an end. Lila Kinkade, a freshman at New Philadelphia High School, has passed away after being diagnosed with leukemia this past spring. Her courageous battle inspired countless people throughout […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 25, 2025) – The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office has solved the mystery of a Bobcat track loader stolen from the county engineer’s office along a snowy worksite four years ago. Detective Sergeant Joseph Jones says someone in Wooster contacted the sheriff’s office last week about having […]

PITTSBURGH (WTUZ) (Nov. 25, 2025) – Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to hit the road or take to the skies this Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA. That marks an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year. With traffic expected to be heavy, Public and Community Relations Director […]

WASHINGTON (WJER) (Nov. 22, 2024) – The National Transportation Safety Board has released the public docket with new information into its investigation of the Tusky Valley charter bus tragedy on I-70 east of Columbus last November. Three band members and three adult chaperones lost their lives. 61-year-old Jacob McDonald of […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 19, 2024) – The city’s Airport Commission is creating more indoor storage space for planes at Harry Clever Field. Commission Chair Don Kennedy says the plan is to construct a 12-bay hangar off Delaware Drive south of the last one from 2019.  He says there’s a […]

DOVER (WTUZ) (Nov. 18, 2024)  – The Dover – New Philadelphia Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to man its kettles this holiday season. The organization’s Red Kettle Campaign begins at area retailers this coming Saturday. Captain Andrew Behr says they would like to collect at least $100,000 to help support […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 15, 2024)  – Police faced uncertain dangers responding to the home of a suicidal man who ended up taking his own life with a gun. According to a press release, it started when a man at his Kent Circle Northeast home called police and told them […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 14, 2024) – Drivers are encountering some more traffic issues in downtown New Philadelphia. Service Director Ron McAbier says the work on the Franklin Square storm sewer project has shifted.  West High Avenue is closed for two weeks -starting today – at the intersection with 4th […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 12, 2024)  – Mayor Joel Day is thanking drivers for their patience dealing with traffic issues on East High Avenue that should soon be ending. There’s been heavy traffic and delays at times where crews have been paving as part of the ongoing bike lane project […]

DOVER (WJER) (Nov. 8, 2024) – Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary’s latest giving back project involves helping neighbors with some fall chores. Principal Jessica DeBois says the school has a Principal’s Advisory Committee with fifth and sixth grade students who learn leadership skills as well as organize activities and charity work.  […]