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NEW PHILADELPHIA (May 18, 2026) – Tom Adamich is speaking out about his life-altering battle with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), using his experience to raise awareness during GBS Awareness Month this May. The New Philadelphia man believes he contracted the rare neurological disorder nearly a decade ago after exposure to a […]

Resurfacing and rebuilding the base will cost up to about $312,000; work expected to start in June and finish before fall sports. ZOARVILLE (WTUZ) (May 13, 2026) — The Tusky Valley Local Schools Board of Education has approved plans to replace the running track at the district’s football stadium, moving […]

DOVER (May 13, 2026) – The Greater Dover New Philadelphia Food Pantry is beginning to look toward the future after learning it will receive a transformational $750,000 donation from the Cleveland Clinic, spread over five years. The gift, which will provide $150,000 annually, comes through the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 12, 2026) – Two employees with the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office have been getting ongoing recognition for saving the life of an infant during a medical emergency. 911 Dispatcher Michelle Colvin and Deputy Sheriff Adam Shaw were presented with Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association Life Saving Awards […]

NEWCOMERSTOWN (WJER) (May 11, 2026) – State troopers are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday on the east end of Newcomerstown. One woman was flown to an Akron hospital with life-threatening injuries after the collision on U.S. 36 near State Route 258 around 12:15 p.m. According to the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 5, 2026) — With all 81 precincts reporting, the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections has released complete unofficial results for the May 5, 2026 primary election. Totals include Election Day, early in-person, and absentee ballots. Results will be finalized after certification by the Tuscarawas County Board […]

10:00 PM — Tuscarawas County — Election Night Update (81 of 81 Election Day Precincts Reporting) Tuscarawas County has released its full unofficial Election Night results for the May 5, 2026 primary, with all 81 Election Day precincts now reporting. These totals include Election Day ballots, early in‑person votes, and […]

Voters across Tuscarawas County are heading to the polls today for Ohio’s primary election, with polling locations open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Director Dave Johnson reminds voters to bring a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license, U.S. passport, or […]

TUSCARAWAS (WTUZ) (May 4, 2026) – A tax levy appearing on the May primary ballot in the Village of Tuscarawas is being presented by village officials as a renewal rather than a true tax increase. According to village leaders, a procedural mix-up last year resulted in the levy being placed […]

Mayor Pat Cadle says the 10-year renewal funds street, alley and storm sewer work — about $400,000 a year. NEWCOMERSTOWN (WTUZ) (May 4, 2026) — Voters in the Village of Newcomerstown will decide May 5 whether to renew the village income tax for another 10 years. Mayor Pat Cadle said the […]