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Driver in deadly buggy crash pleads guilty

October 21, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 21, 2024) – The suspect in the hit-and-run crash near Newcomerstown that killed a buggy driver won’t be going on trial. Benjamin Henry, 68, of Port Washington has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges for the January 31st crash on State Route 258 […]


Museum hosting new Halloween-time event

October 18, 2024

DENNISON (WJER) (Oct. 18, 2024) – The Dennison Depot is inviting spirit seekers to come learn about the ones that inhabit the museum. Executive Director Wendy Zucal and other staff members will share their experiences on Thursday evening during a new Halloween-time event: ‘Who You Gonna Call: Ghostbusting at the […]


Claymont adopts revised student drug testing policy

October 18, 2024

DENNISON (WJER) (Oct. 18, 2024) – Drug and alcohol testing is about to begin for Claymont’s student athletes. The district is enacting a revised version of a 2018 policy requiring random screenings to participate in sports and other extracurriculars. School board member Lois Grandison expressed her support on Monday evening […]


Hurricane relief collection continuing in New Phila

October 17, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 17, 2024) – It’s not too late to help those impacted by recent hurricanes. The New Philadelphia Municipal Court’s supply drive for the Asheville community resumes Friday from 8 am until 6 pm out of the old fire station. Probation Officer Mindy Craig says they didn’t […]


Mayor: ‘No issues’ during city’s first DORA event

October 15, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 15, 2024) – Alcohol is now allowed in designated cups during certain events downtown. Sunday’s installment of Art on the Alley was the first to take place in the city’s newly established Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). Mayor Joel Day was asked about it during Monday’s […]


Preparations continue as election day approaches

October 14, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 14, 2024) – We’re now just over three weeks away from picking America’s next president. At the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections office, voting machine testing is scheduled to take place Tuesday and Wednesday. Director Gail Garbrandt says it’s not very exciting, but anyone who’s interested […]


Drive-up flu shots available in Dover on Tuesday

October 14, 2024

DOVER (WJER) (Oct. 14, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Health Department is letting everyone know about a convenient way to get protected before flu season starts ramping up. Director of Promotion and Community Relations Jennifer Demuth says they’re offering drive-up flu shots on Tuesday, Oct. 15, for three hours – […]


Information sought on suspicious mobile home fire

October 11, 2024

MAGNOLIA (WJER) (Oct. 11, 2024) – A Wednesday night blaze at the Sandy Valley Estates is being investigated as an act of arson. The Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office made the ruling Thursday about the fire that broke out shortly before 11 pm at the vacant mobile home in the 11-thousand […]


Bond continued for New Phila assault suspect

October 10, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 10, 2024) – We’ve been learning more about one of the suspects in the beating of a New Philadelphia man at his home. According to court records, it happened while Christopher D. Beatty was on pre-trial supervision for a felonious assault and domestic violence case out […]


Local groups hosting hurricane relief collections

October 10, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 9, 2024) – The community is continuing to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The New Philadelphia Municipal Court’s probation department is hosting a donation drive the next two Fridays from 8 am to 6 pm at their office next to the police station. Probation Officer […]