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OMEGA to relocate headquarters to New Philadelphia

March 27, 2026

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (WJER) (March 27, 2026) – The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association is relocating its headquarters to New Philadelphia, a move local officials say will place the regional planning agency at the center of its 10‑county service area. OMEGA’s board voted this week to move the organization from Cambridge […]


New Philadelphia School District welcomes new superintendent

March 26, 2026

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 26, 2026)  – The New Philadelphia School District has hired a new superintendent. The Board of Education on Wednesday quickly approved a 3-year contract for Dr. Carole Sutton to replace Amy Wentworth as New Philadelphia’s top administrator. Sutton, a Salem, Ohio native, has been a teacher, […]






Buckeye Career Center hosts annual Spring Open House tonight

March 19, 2026

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 19, 2026) — Buckeye Career Center is welcoming community members, prospective students, and alumni to its annual Spring Open House this evening. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to all area residents interested in exploring the school’s career‑technical education opportunities. Marketing […]


GOP Central Committee to select new county prosecutor

March 19, 2026

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 19, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee will meet tonight to choose the county’s next prosecutor. Acting Prosecutor Scott Deedrick—appointed earlier this month after Ryan Styer moved from county prosecutor to common pleas court judge—is seeking to be selected for the role permanently. If […]


Nielsen data: local radio still dominates U.S. media reach

March 19, 2026

Why Radio is #1: Insights from Nielsen’s Audio Today 2026 In a world dominated by digital streaming and endless scrolling, one medium quietly dominates: radio. Nielsen’s latest Audio Today 2026 report confirms what loyal listeners already know—radio remains America’s #1 audio platform for reach, time spent, and real-world impact. It reaches more people […]