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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 12, 2026) – Two employees with the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office have been getting ongoing recognition for saving the life of an infant during a medical emergency. 911 Dispatcher Michelle Colvin and Deputy Sheriff Adam Shaw were presented with Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association Life Saving Awards […]

NEWCOMERSTOWN (WJER) (May 11, 2026) – State troopers are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday on the east end of Newcomerstown. One woman was flown to an Akron hospital with life-threatening injuries after the collision on U.S. 36 near State Route 258 around 12:15 p.m. According to the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (May 5, 2026) — With all 81 precincts reporting, the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections has released complete unofficial results for the May 5, 2026 primary election. Totals include Election Day, early in-person, and absentee ballots. Results will be finalized after certification by the Tuscarawas County Board […]

10:00 PM — Tuscarawas County — Election Night Update (81 of 81 Election Day Precincts Reporting) Tuscarawas County has released its full unofficial Election Night results for the May 5, 2026 primary, with all 81 Election Day precincts now reporting. These totals include Election Day ballots, early in‑person votes, and […]

Voters across Tuscarawas County are heading to the polls today for Ohio’s primary election, with polling locations open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Director Dave Johnson reminds voters to bring a valid form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license, U.S. passport, or […]

TUSCARAWAS (WTUZ) (May 4, 2026) – A tax levy appearing on the May primary ballot in the Village of Tuscarawas is being presented by village officials as a renewal rather than a true tax increase. According to village leaders, a procedural mix-up last year resulted in the levy being placed […]

Mayor Pat Cadle says the 10-year renewal funds street, alley and storm sewer work — about $400,000 a year. NEWCOMERSTOWN (WTUZ) (May 4, 2026) — Voters in the Village of Newcomerstown will decide May 5 whether to renew the village income tax for another 10 years. Mayor Pat Cadle said the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (May 1, 2026) — A fire at Freeport Press on Thursday afternoon was quickly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. New Philadelphia Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tharp said crews were called to the printing plant at about 12:30 p.m. for an industrial structure fire involving a […]

TIPPECANOE (WTUZ) (April 29, 2026)  – The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is celebrating a milestone in its long-range trail effort—unveiling the first completed project from a 20-year master plan aimed at expanding hiking and biking opportunities. The new Quarry Trail at Clendening Dam Park measures 1.3 miles, with a natural […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 28, 2026)  – Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating two separate incidents involving grandchildren and their grandparents Monday afternoon. Just before 12:30, deputies say a child at a Wainwright home got angry and threw two remote controllers at grandparents, causing minor injuries. The child was later […]