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DOVER (WJER) (July 30, 2026) – Tuscarawas County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a county resident. The Tuscarawas County Health Department says the person is recovering at home and the case is likely connected to a previously announced measles exposure at Smokey Lane Stables in Sugarcreek […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 28, 2026) – Charges have been filed against the man accused in Saturday’s standoff at a Main Street home in Midvale. Court records show 42-year-old Josh Shank was arraigned Monday in New Philadelphia Municipal Court on felony charges of discharging a firearm on or near prohibited […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 27, 2026) – A nationwide effort to strengthen ties between police and the communities they serve will be celebrated in New Philadelphia next week. National Night Out is set for Tuesday, August 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tuscora Park. The event, first held nationally […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 27, 2026) – Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell is sharing more details about Saturday morning’s standoff in Midvale. It ended with a suspect surrendering and no one hurt. The sheriff’s office says it began just before 6 a.m. as a welfare check at a Main Street […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 17, 2026) – The National Weather Service says wildfire smoke is again expected to make air quality worse today across parts of the state, with some improvement possible Saturday morning. The Tuscarawas County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions, especially when the Air Quality […]

DOVER (WJER) (July 16, 2026)  – The Dress-A-Child program is gearing up for another school year, helping children start classes feeling ready and confident with new clothes. Registration is now underway for families. Applicants should bring a photo ID, proof of household income, and guardianship or custody paperwork if needed. […]

DOVER (WJER) (July 14, 2026) — Tuscarawas County health officials are urging residents to take precautions against tick bites as Lyme disease cases remain elevated for a fourth consecutive year. The Tuscarawas County Health Department reported 123 suspected cases among county residents from January through June, nearly matching the 126 […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 14, 2026) – A Coshocton man hopes his son’s death can help save someone else. Family and friends recently gathered at Tuscora Park to remember 29-year-old Jacob Holbrook of the New Philadelphia area. Holbrook’s body was recovered from the Tuscarawas River June 22nd. Authorities say there […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (July 13, 2026) – A long-awaited bridge project is getting underway today in Uhrichsville, bringing a temporary closure to part of Third Street while crews replace the bridge deck. City Service Director Cade Watkins says the $1.6 million project is expected to take a few months, with drivers […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 13, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau wants residents to know there’s still time to take advantage of the free Travel Tusc Tickets program. Director Dee Grossman says the tickets offer free admission to participating historical sites and attractions throughout the county, although […]