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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 12, 2025) – For the second time this year an Ohio gubernatorial candidate in 2026 will visit Tuscarawas County. Democrat Amy Acton will be at Tuscora Park on Saturday. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy was here back in March, speaking at the local Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner. […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WTUZ) (Aug. 12, 2025) – A local scholarship program next month that is a preliminary to the Miss Ohio and Miss America pageants is still accepting applications. Miss Clayland is held annually at Claymont High School for contestants between the ages of 18 to 28. Organizer Martha Campbell says […]

Dover (WJER) (Aug. 11, 2025)  – The Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market is inviting visitors to come explore some foods, agricultural practices, and crafting traditions of the Mayan community this week. Volunteers Mark McKenzie and Eva McClave say the market is hosting its fourth annual Latino Heritage Day Wednesday from 3 […]

New Philadelphia (WJER) (Aug. 11, 2025) – As students return to schools, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is imploring motorists to drive safely and familiarize themselves with traffic laws around school buses. New Philadelphia Post Lt. Johnnie Maier says to be aware of buses picking up and dropping off kids. […]

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Aug. 6, 2025) – Residents are being permitted to return to their homes following a “major gas leak” resulting from a car crash that led to an evacuation lasting nearly four hours Wednesday evening.   Sugarcreek firefighters had everyone evacuate within three blocks of the scene near the intersection […]

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 4, 2025) – The Dover Public Library is getting set to host its annual big book sale this coming Saturday. Director Jim Gill says this is an opportunity for anyone to purchase books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more for a donation to the library. He says the 7 […]

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Aug. 4, 2025) – There are several opportunities to donate blood in Tuscarawas County this month. The first drive will be today from 3 to 7 p.m. at D Yoder’s Hardwoods on County Road 70 in Sugarcreek. Vitalant Communications Manager Maya Santana says the need for blood donations […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – The State Highway Patrol believes the crash that closed state Route 39 just east of New Philadelphia for several hours Friday morning was caused by a suspected drunk driver. New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower says the post was notified about the crash […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – A new, inclusive playground at Tuscora Park for children of all abilities is on track to open by next summer. New Philadelphia high school teacher Preston Cornell is leading the fundraising effort. She says the Tuscora Park Foundation has about $370,000 toward a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025)  –  New Philadelphia’s safety director is sending kudos to the county’s Quick Response Team for reducing the number of overdoses in the area. New Philadelphia’s fire department is part of the team that works with the sheriff’s office, ADAMHS Board and clinical staff from […]