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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 25, 2026) — Winter Storm Fern arrived overnight as forecast, dumping roughly six inches or more of snow across parts of Tuscarawas County by mid-morning and creating hazardous travel conditions throughout the region. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell warned residents early Sunday that road conditions were […]

Tuscarawas County, OH (WJER) (Jan. 23, 2026)  — Meteorologists are urging residents to stay updated on the latest forecasts as a Cold Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning are set to take effect this weekend. Current projections show the region could receive up to a foot of snow on Sunday, […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Jan. 22, 2026) – Firefighters from Uhrichsville and several neighboring departments responded to a garage fire blamed on a heating mishap Thursday morning in Rush Township. Crews were called to the 4700 block of Toad Hollow Road Southeast shortly after 8 a.m. for a fire in a small […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 22, 2026)  — Three people were transported to area hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on State Route 800 south of Stillwater, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11 a.m. when a northbound Chevy TrailBlazer traveled left of center and struck […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 21, 2026) — Authorities have released the name and cause of death of the victim in last Friday’s house fire on South Johnson Avenue in Dover. The Tuscarawas County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Gregory Beitzel. His death was ruled accidental, with smoke inhalation listed […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2026) – Fire officials are reminding the public of the importance of calling 9‑1‑1 when an urgent emergency response is needed, rather than contacting a fire station directly on its business line. Fire Captain Mike Mossor says the department has recently received an increase in emergency […]

NEWARK (WJER) (Jan. 20, 2026) – Jacob McDonald, the man convicted in the fatal Tusky Valley charter bus crash, has been released from the Licking County Jail after being credited for time already served. The crash occurred on November 14, 2023, as 54 Tusky Valley band students and three chaperones […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026)  – The community is invited to gather tonight for an evening of reflection, inspiration, and remembrance honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration committee member and New Philadelphia Law Director Marvin Fete says the annual gathering […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026) – Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office officials are investigating another scam that’s circulating after a Uhrichsville woman reported losing thousands of dollars to a fraudster posing as a well‑known prize organization. According to call records, she contacted authorities Saturday morning to say she had been […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 19, 2026) – The National Weather Service warns that bitterly cold air is settling into the region today, with temperatures expected to plunge this afternoon. Strong winds will make it feel well below zero, creating hazardous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors. A Cold Weather Advisory […]