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NEWCOMERSTOWN (WJER) (Feb. 10, 2025) – There’s a community meeting on Tuesday evening to share the village’s options for maintaining police protection.  Mayor Pat Cadle encourages anyone concerned about recent staffing challenges within the police department to attend the 7 pm forum at the Administrative Building on South College Street.  […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 7, 2025) – State troopers are urging drivers to move over for their cruisers and any other vehicles with flashing lights parked alongside the road.  New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower says failing to do so is a misdemeanor offense carrying a hefty fine if you […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 6, 2025) – A Monday bankruptcy court filing is providing a glimmer of hope to local Big Lots employees, although the store manager says many have already taken other jobs.  The location on Bluebell Drive is among 200 nationwide that could be spared from closure as […]

STRASBURG (Feb. 5, 2025) – Village leaders are taking some precautions before allowing Omni Fiber to expand its network to every home and business in town. Village Administrator Mike Rosenberry has proposed a series of equipment fees on the company, which will also be required to pay a $5,000 deposit […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 4, 2025) – City school district officials are continuing to seek feedback on their latest facilities replacement plan and the bond issue that’s needed to fund it. Voters in November overwhelmingly rejected the district’s request for $72-million over 37 years to consolidate its aging schools into […]

COLUMBUS (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2025) – A legislative committee is considering reforms to Ohio’s recreational marijuana program. Fifth District State Senator Steve Huffman has introduced a bill that would increase the tax on adult-use cannabis products by 5-percent, reduce the number of homegrown plants allowed per household, and prohibit products […]

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2025) – Two local school systems are teaming up to enhance the learning experience for students interested in a certain career path. Buckeye Career Center recently announced that its Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Program will relocate to Dover High next school year. Superintendent Bob Alsept […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2025) – Enbridge Gas says service will be restored tonight in the neighborhood where a fiber contractor bored through one of its lines. “At 4 o’clock we started notifying customers that we’re beginning to restore service,” says Communications Consultant Stephanie Moore. “We’ve dispatched employees to […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 29, 2025) – Empower Tusc’s new leader is hoping to expand on the groundwork laid by her predecessor. Suicide Prevention Committee Chair Terri Miller replaces former longtime Empower Tusc coordinator Jodi Salvo, who stepped down at the beginning of the year to become Tuscarawas County’s representative […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 28, 2025) – Law Director Marvin Fete is praising the two city employees who came to the rescue after a pipe burst at his office. Fete talked about the ordeal during Monday’s city council meeting.  ‘“If you remember the episode of The Three Stooges where they […]