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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 26, 2024) – Local homeless shelter officials are weighing in on the camping ban that’s now in effect in the city. Friends of the Homeless Board President Joe Svancara says they knew city council would be considering legislation to make camping out on city property a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 24, 2024) – It’s now a crime to camp out on city property. In an emergency vote on Monday evening, city council unanimously approved a new code section making doing so a misdemeanor offense. Law Director Marvin Fete proposed the addition that he says will help […]

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 19, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County 4-H program is paying tribute to a local agricultural icon who passed away ahead of the fair. There’s a one-mile fun run and walk around the fairgrounds on Saturday morning in honor of Doug Wills. OSU Extension 4-H Educator Chris Kendle […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 18, 2024) – The assailant in a violent attack in New Philadelphia last year may be regretting his decision to take the case to trial. Jerry Davis will spend the next four to six years in prison for felonious assault. Assistant Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Fred Scott […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 17, 2024 – A former daycare worker and student teacher will spend three years in prison for sexually abusing a child he was babysitting. That’s the maximum penalty 25-year-old Justin McCauley faced after being tried and found guilty of gross sexual imposition. Tuscarawas County Common Pleas […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Sept. 16, 2024) – The new Miss Clayland is ready to represent the area around the state and on the stage at next summer’s Miss Ohio Contest. Olivia Fosson, 23, of Kitts Hill won the crown out of the eight ladies in Saturday’s competition at Claymont High School. […]

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 13, 2024) – The organization that helped feed over 4,000 local families last year is trying to expand its reach. The food pantry in downtown Dover is hosting an open house and signup event for new clients on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. Food Purchaser Jim […]

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 13, 2024) – Six young ladies are in the running to become Tuscarawas County’s 2024 Junior Fair Queen. It’s between Maggie Hamilton, Jenna Horn, Morgan Miller, Kylee Mutti, Norah Randolph, and Celeste Rummel. Royalty Contest Chair Wendy Vogel says candidates complete an application listing their 4-H accomplishments […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 12, 2024) – City leaders are using grant money to continue improving Southside Community Park. Service Director Ron McAbier says the tentative plan is to build restrooms and possibly a concession stand near the pee-wee football and soccer fields, depending on the cost.  “With split-faced block, […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 11, 2024) – A former city resident will serve 10 years to life in prison for rape and gross sexual imposition. Jessica Rohr, 38, received the punishment Wednesday when she appeared before Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge Elizabeth Thomakos. “I am selecting – and it […]