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Morning garage fire in Rush Township ruled accidental

January 22, 2026

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Jan. 22, 2026) – Firefighters from Uhrichsville and several neighboring departments responded to a garage fire blamed on a heating mishap Thursday morning in Rush Township. Crews were called to the 4700 block of Toad Hollow Road Southeast shortly after 8 a.m. for a fire in a small […]



Victim identified in fatal Dover house fire

January 21, 2026

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 21, 2026) — Authorities have released the name and cause of death of the victim in last Friday’s house fire on South Johnson Avenue in Dover. The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Gregory Beitzel. His death was ruled accidental, with smoke inhalation listed […]




Dover church to celebrate 40th anniversary of MLK Day services

January 19, 2026

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026)  – The community is invited to gather tonight for an evening of reflection, inspiration, and remembrance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration committee member and New Philadelphia Law Director Marvin Fete says the annual gathering […]


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Sheriff says woman scammed out of $3,500 in gift card fraud

January 19, 2026

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026) – Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office officials are investigating another scam that’s circulating after a Uhrichsville woman reported losing thousands of dollars to a fraudster posing as a well‑known prize organization. According to call records, she contacted authorities Saturday morning to say she had been […]


Dangerous cold moving in

January 19, 2026

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026) – The National Weather Service warns that bitterly cold air is settling into the region today, with temperatures expected to plunge this afternoon. Strong winds will make it feel well below zero, creating hazardous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors. A Cold Weather Advisory […]


Fatal Dover house fire under investigation

January 19, 2026

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026) – Dover firefighters, police, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are still investigating a fatal house fire that occurred Friday afternoon in the 200 block of South Johnson Avenue. Authorities have not yet released the name of the man who died. Fire officials say a […]