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Farmers market to host Latino Heritage Day Wednesday

August 11, 2025

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 […]


State troopers remind drivers about road rules around buses

August 11, 2025

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. […]


Crash causes major gas leak, evacuation in Sugarcreek

August 6, 2025

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 […]



Vitalant asks residents to roll up sleeve and give blood

August 4, 2025

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 […]





Mosquito spraying resumes following second La Crosse case

August 1, 2025

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department scheduled spraying for mosquitoes in Port Washington and Goshen Township Thursday night after a second county resident tested positive for a rare, mosquito-borne virus. Health department officials say both residents who contracted the La Crosse virus were initially hospitalized […]


Fallen tree knocks out power to 2,500 in Sugarcreek area

August 1, 2025

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – American Electric Power crews spent much of Thursday working to get the lights back on in Sugarcreek. A large tree fell across a transmission line shortly before 8 a.m. and knocked out service for about 2,500 customers, closing many businesses for the day. The […]