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Remembering Joe Bonamico

September 24, 2024

Colleagues and the community are remembering Joe Bonamico for brightening lives whether on the stage with Trumpet in the Land or behind the scenes with a quick smile and a generous spirit. Bonamico passed away Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 68. He was the director at […]


Dover raising money for more pickleball courts

September 24, 2024

DOVER – The city is hoping to raise $255,000 to add more pickleball courts at the city park. Mayor Shane Gunnoe says that would cover the costs of adding four courts next to the parks office and bocce courts on Wooster Avenue. Gunnoe says the city’s two pickleball courts at […]



Girls Soccer: Perry tops Dover 2-1

September 20, 2024

DOVER – The Perry girls soccer team defeated Dover 2-1 Thursday. Dover Coach James Kline provided this summary: On Wednesday night, we hosted the Perry Panthers. As mentioned in the previous article, we knew we had a tough schedule this week and earned a good result on Monday. Tuesday, hosting […]


Suspect breaks into New Philadelphia bank, leaves in handcuffs

September 18, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA – It appears a 20-year-old with a hammer, screwdriver, spoon, knife and plastic trash bags unsuccessfully attempted to rob PNC Bank on West High Avenue in New Philadelphia over the weekend. In a press release Wednesday, New Philadelphia Police Chief Tessa Pohovey said New Philadelphia and Dover officers […]




Toddler in critical condition day after farming accident

September 11, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (September 11, 2024) – Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s officials say a 2-year-old boy remained in critical condition Wednesday at Akron Children’s Hospital following a farming accident in Dundee the day before. Detective Captain Adam Fisher says the boy was flown to the hospital following the accident at around […]


Officials want reassurance ballots will be delivered on time

September 10, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (September 10, 2024) – Tuscarawas County Board of Elections officials are getting ready for the fall election. They want reassurance that the United States Post Office is ready, too. Tuscarawas County Board of Elections Director Gail Garbrandt says there have been issues with absentee ballots getting delivered […]


2024 General Cup results – Wooster Country Club – Sept. 9

September 10, 2024

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 1st (playoff) Jackson Durchik (Lexington) 77 2nd (playoff) Cam Wright (New Philadelphia) 77 (pictured) 3rd (playoff) Eddie Karam (GlenOak) 77 TEAM RESULTS 1st Revere 332 Jack Kinder 80 Tommy Kinder 82 Liam Gartland 83 Angelo Levak 87 Jack Skidmore 87 2nd Lexington 336 Jackson Durchik 77 Nathan Dawson […]