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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 24, 2026) – A new homeless shelter named for Friends of the Homeless founder Jack Ream opened to the public Thursday, giving the 95-year-old philanthropist a chance to see his long-held vision take shape. Community members gathered for a ribbon cutting and open house at Jack’s […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (April 24, 2026) – The Clay Capital Heritage Center is having a grand opening this weekend at its new home in downtown Uhrichsville to coincide with the America 250 – Buckeye Train celebrations in the Twin Cities. The museum is in the former department store at North Main […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 23, 2026) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay focused during April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding motorists that Ohio law allows troopers to stop drivers seen using a cellphone or other electronic device. New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower said […]

Teams from local organizations helped with spring cleanup and other projects at nonprofit sites Wednesday. TUSCARAWAS COUNTY (WJER) (April 23, 2026) – Teams of volunteers spent Wednesday helping spruce up the valley as part of United Way’s annual Day of Caring. Projects ranged from outdoor cleanup to support work at […]

DENNISON (WJER) (April 22, 2026)  — The Village of Dennison will put its new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) into use for the first time this weekend as part of the America 250 Buckeye Train celebrations. The DORA program allows visitors to purchase alcoholic beverages in approved cups and walk […]

DENNISON (WJER) (April 21, 2026) — Thousands of visitors are expected in the village of Dennison this weekend for a free, two‑day celebration highlighting Ohio’s transportation history. With final preparations underway, the village is ready to welcome the America 250–Ohio Buckeye Train as part of the state’s anniversary commemorations. The […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 20, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department is encouraging residents to register now for next month’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Jennifer Demuth, spokeswoman for the Stark–Tuscarawas–Wayne Recycling District, said the event will be held Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 20, 2026)  — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has approved State Disaster Relief Program funding for Tuscarawas County and 10 other counties impacted by Winter Storm Fern earlier this year. The storm system brought near-record snowfall to much of the state between Jan. 24 and Jan. 27, […]

FAIRFIELD TWP. (WJER) (April 15, 2026) – No one was injured after a candle sparked a house fire Tuesday afternoon on Raber Road Northeast in Fairfield Township. Fire Chief Nathan Ritenour said the fire began around 1:15 p.m. in the master bathroom when a candle flame spread to the wall. […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 13, 2026) – Nearly 200 runners took to the streets Sunday for the 19th annual Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Run for Home Half Marathon. Matthew Engstrom, 32, of Dover claimed the overall victory, finishing first among 197 runners with a time of 1:16:42, averaging a 5:51‑per‑mile […]