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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 14, 2026) — State troopers say this year’s “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” brought a troubling mix of fatal crashes in Tuscarawas and Carroll counties. The stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day typically sees heavier traffic, and New Philadelphia Post Commander Lt. Bryan Sponaugle says […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 11, 2026) – Buckeye Career Center marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today with a tribute that put students, instructors and local police officers through a firefighter‑level challenge. Fire and EMS instructor Nic McCoy says they climbed 36 trips up and down the school’s burn building […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 11, 2026) –  A dog‑friendly race is set for Saturday at Kent State Tuscarawas with the return of the Flash Dash 5K and Fun Run. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with the race stepping off at 10 on campus. Director of Philanthropy Chad Conrad says runners […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 10, 2026) – The ADAMHS Board of Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties is highlighting suicide prevention efforts throughout September, with a focus on awareness, community connection and access to crisis support. Community Services Manager Leslie Korns says the board partners with Empower Tusc as part of that […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 10, 2026) – The State Highway Patrol is giving prospective troopers a chance to ask questions and take the first steps toward attending the training academy. The Patrol is holding regional testing Friday at Kent State Tuscarawas. Post Commander Lt. Bryan Sponaugle says anyone interested in […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 9, 2026) – Tuscarawas County agencies say declining overdose numbers are encouraging, but they’re using Recovery Month to stress that the work isn’t done. Empower Tusc and partner groups have unveiled this year’s Project Hope silhouettes, which will be displayed across the community to show the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 9, 2026) – The New Philadelphia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says it had a busy but successful Labor Day weekend. Post Commander Lt. Bryan Sponaugle says troopers issued 394 citations from Friday through Monday, mostly for speeding, distracted driving, and seat‑belt violations. Sponaugle […]

DOVER (WTUZ) (Sept. 8, 2026) – Tuscarawas County Fair organizers are gearing up for opening day, and this year retiring Jr. Fair Board members are mentoring younger 4‑Hers to pass along their experience. OSU Extension Educator Chris Kendle says the new program gives outgoing board members a way to stay […]

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 8, 2026)  – The Towpath Trail is closer to coming through Dover, but there are still several steps and at least a few years to go. The Towpath Trail has been an ongoing project for nearly 40 years. The walking and biking path extends 93 miles south […]

BOLIVAR (WJER) (Sept. 8, 2026) – Tuscarawas County sheriff’s detectives are investigating after a Flock Safety license plate reader camera was vandalized Sunday just east of Bolivar. According to the sheriff’s office call records, a deputy noticed the camera was missing from State Route 212, between the I-77 northbound exit […]