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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 10, 2024) – Court proceedings are continuing in the case against the Dover man accused of raping a six-year-old. 27-year-old Brandon Lynch appeared in Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court by video from the jail Wednesday for his arraignment before Common Pleas Court Judge Elizabeth Thomakos.  “The […]

STRASBURG (WJER) (Oct. 7, 2024) – The village’s ban on marijuana-related businesses is having the desired effect. Zoning Inspector Ted Foster says he was contacted last month by a representative from a nationwide cannabis company. They wanted to know about the permit process for dispensaries, which were allowed in certain […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 7, 2024) – Three of the suspects in the brutal attack on a city man at his home are now facing formal charges. The grand jury has handed down felony indictments against Christopher Beatty, 36, of New Philadelphia; Jared Soltero, 36, of Minerva; and Todd Riordan, […]

MINERAL CITY (WJER) (There’s more family-friendly fun still in store at the Atwood Area Fall Festival. Organizing Committee member Daryl Smith says it continues through 5 pm Sunday at Atwood Lake Park with nearly 150 craft and food vendors, a kids’ pumpkin decorating contest Saturday/today from 11:30 to noon, and […]

DOVER (WJER) (Oct. 4, 2024) – The Canal Town Book Festival returns on Saturday at a new location. It’s happening from 10 until 3 inside the Dover High School gymnasium. Organizing Committee Chair Mallory Thompson says they moved the festivities indoors to allow for author-led panel discussions including one called […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 2, 2024) – A familiar face is helping the local homeless shelter streamline fundraising. The Friends of the Homeless Board of Trustees has hired Rodney Sutton as the organization’s first-ever development director. Board President Joe Svancara says they created the position a couple of months ago […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 1, 2024) – A city man has been ordered to pay nearly $1,500 in restitution for a pair of break-ins and another $17,000 in back child support. The payment order is part of the punishment Tyler Baker, 39, received Tuesday when he appeared before Tuscarawas County […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 30, 2024) – A child sex abuse case out of Dover that went to trial has come to a close. Jacinto Herrera-Raymundo is facing a mandatory 25 years to life in prison after being found guilty of rape and gross sexual imposition. Tuscarawas County Common Pleas […]

Editor’s note: Registration for Wednesday’s clinic is now closed. NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 27, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Bar Association is hosting a free estate planning clinic next week.  It’s happening on Wednesday evening from 6 to 7:30 in the Tuscora Park Youth Center. Association Vice-President Treasur Luikart says […]

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 27, 2024) – It’s time again to find out if your dog is the Loveliest Lady or Most Fabulous Fella around. Breitenbach Winery has its yearly dog show Saturday/this afternoon also with additional categories including Best Sausage Catcher, Most Original Costume, and Sweetest Golden Oldie. Owner Jennifer […]