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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 23, 2026) – Tuscarawas County Democrats have filled two key vacancies. The party has appointed Matt Judy as county treasurer, succeeding Jeff Mamarella. Judy, a Dover resident and Ohio State graduate, brings decades of financial experience, including work as a state examiner, county auditor, ODOT fiscal […]

DOVER (WJER) (Oct. 21, 2026) – The Dover School District is grieving the loss of a tenth‑grade student, marking the second high school student death reported this school year. High School Principal Brooke Grafe informed families Tuesday night that the student died by suicide earlier in the day. Counselors are […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 21, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after three people were found dead inside a Gnadenhutten home early Wednesday morning. Deputies discovered a 67‑year‑old man, a 51‑year‑old woman, and a 22‑month‑old boy with apparent gunshot wounds at a North Cherry Street residence. Their […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 21, 2026) – The Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Run for Home is preparing for a milestone year in 2027, celebrating its 20th year with added awards and a limited‑time registration offer. Race weekend is set for April 10–11, with all events starting and finishing at Tuscora […]

DOVER (WJER) (Oct. 19, 2026) — Tuscarawas County health officials say now is the time to get an annual flu shot. Health Department spokesperson Jennifer Demuth says flu activity is beginning to appear nationwide. She says an October vaccination provides protection through the heart of flu season, helps prevent severe […]

UPDATE: A 46-year-old Canton man is now charged with attempted murder after a dangerous overnight incident near the Bolivar dam where Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s deputies believed they were being shot at. Bill D. McIntyre is charge with four felonies – Attempted Aggravated Murder, Attempted Murder, Attempted Felonious Assault and a […]

DOVER (WJER) (Oct. 14, 2026) – Two women who escaped Monday evening from the Stark Regional Community Correction Center in Louisville are back in custody after being found hiding in a Dover apartment. Hope Skerrett and Kerriah Ohler apparently escaped through the roof of the rehabilitation and treatment facility before […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WTUZ) (Oct. 12, 2026)  – Matt Fox is now leading Uhrichsville City Council, presiding over his first meeting Thursday after being appointed council president. The Democratic Central Committee selected the former councilman to replace Robert “Buck” Cottrell, who resigned to join the Twin City Water and Sewer District Board. […]

CARROLLTON (WJER) (Oct. 12, 2026)  – A multi‑agency response rescued a farmer trapped in a silo auger system Sunday night at a Rose Township farm in Carroll County. The Carrollton Fire Department says a sheriff’s deputy was among the first on scene and applied a tourniquet to help control severe […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 9, 2026)  – A 70‑year‑old Sherrodsville man died Thursday afternoon after his motorcycle went off State Route 39 in Monroe Township and struck a flatbed trailer. The State Highway Patrol says William Burrows was riding northeast when he drove off the right side of the road […]