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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 3, 2026) – Tuscarawas County residents may notice a red tint in the river in the coming days, emergency officials say. EMA Director Jennifer James says the discoloration, reported upstream in Stark County, comes from a food-grade dye and poses no risk to the public. The […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 2, 2026) – A man accused of shooting his girlfriend in New Philadelphia has made his first appearance in court. Twenty-five-year-old Zachary Gill, who is listed with a Mahoning County address, appeared Monday in New Philadelphia Municipal Court on multiple charges, including attempted murder. Gill’s bond […]

Uhrichsville (WJER) (June 1, 2026) – City Council has voted against paying a proposed settlement tied to the city’s illegal landlord registration fees. A court ruled in December 2024 that the fees were collected illegally, and a class-action lawsuit was filed soon after seeking repayment. Last August, council agreed with […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 1, 2026) –  Police are sharing more details into last week’s arrest of 25-year-old Zachary Gill in connection with the alleged shooting of his girlfriend. Police Captain David Morris says the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on May 22nd during an argument between the couple, when […]

COLUMBUS (WJER) (May 29, 2026)  – Ohio’s spring wild turkey season has wrapped up across most of the state, with Tuscarawas County hunters finishing strong. State wildlife officials report more than 15,700 birds checked statewide through May 24, with the 83 counties in the south zone—including Tuscarawas County—now officially closed […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 29, 2026) – Law enforcement agencies across Tuscarawas County once again teamed up to support local Special Olympics athletes during Thursday’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers and community partners carried the “Flame of Hope” through Strasburg, Dover, New Philadelphia, and Sugarcreek as part of a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 29, 2026)  – A new inclusive playground at Tuscora Park is drawing rave reviews after its Memorial Day weekend dedication. Located near the roller coaster, the updated space features sensory-friendly, handicap-accessible equipment designed for all children.The $500,000 project, led by Preston Cornell and funded through community […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 27, 2026)  — The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal late-night crash that killed a Canton man on Tuesday. Troopers say Jeffrey Knerr, 53, was killed after failing to stop at a sign on State Route 93 and driving into a semi-truck’s tank trailer at […]

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (May 27, 2026) – Village firefighters say crews responded to a small gas leak at the east edge of town Tuesday after a contractor struck an unmarked private line along Beachy Road. Assistant Chief Cody Shetler says the line served a single residence. He says firefighters were able […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 26, 2026) – A Coshocton man has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred Memorial Day afternoon north of Strasburg, according to the State Highway Patrol. New Philadelphia Post Lt. Bryan Sponaugle said 28-year-old Alex McPeak was traveling west on State Route 212 just before 3 […]