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DOVER (WJER) (January 12, 2022) – The city’s law director continues to suggest improper conduct by the mayor as city officials wait for the results of an investigation by state authorities. Law Director Doug O’Meara has said he expects charges soon against Mayor Rick Homrighausen. The State Auditor’s Office has […]
STRASBURG (WJER) (Jan. 12, 2022) – The Strasburg Fire Department is trying to educate the community about fire prevention following a couple of deadly blazes in other parts of the nation. Assistant Chief Shawn Zurfley says be careful when warming your home with space heaters, which is what authorities believe […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (January 11, 2022) – Tuscarawas County Commissioners have approved 3 percent raises for employees of Job and Family Services. County Auditor Larry Lindberg says the county JFS has 98 employees. Their pay now ranges from $14.67 per hour for a part-time office worker to just over $95,000 […]
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY (WJER) (Jan. 11th, 2022) – Community leaders are remembering two dedicated public servants who have passed away in recent days. Marc Cappell of Dover died Monday at the age of 73. He served on the city council from 1988 to 2009. A plaque with his picture hangs on […]
DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 11, 2022) – Dover school leaders are resuming a practice they started early in the pandemic and discontinued a few months later. School board meetings will stream live on the district’s website again starting in February. Superintendent Karie McCrate says it’s a sign of the board’s commitment […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 11th, 2022) – The two newest city council members who were voted into office in November are receiving a warm welcome to their positions. Ward 2 Councilman Mitch Pace and Ward 4 councilman Jim Seldenright Jr. took part in their first council meeting Monday. Seldenright, surrounded […]
DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 10, 2021) – Tuscarawas County has a higher COVID-19 death rate than the state, country and world, according to the county health department. Spokesperson Jennifer Demuth says the Ohio Department of Health reported 28 virus-related deaths among Tuscarawas County residents in an eight-day period from Dec. 30 […]
UHRICHSIVLLE (WJER) (Jan. 10, 2022) – Mayor Mark Haney is taking on some extra duties following the sudden departure of the city’s former auditor. Haney says he’s making sure the city’s bills and employees get paid while he searches for Jessica Young’s replacement. “I will have to take over signing […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 10, 2022) – Grand jurors could end up considering charges for the death of a 23-year-old Dover man who was critically injured in a violent crash the summer before last. Joseph “Joey” Demattio was a passenger in a car that ran a stop sign and collided […]
DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 10th, 2022) – The Reeves Foundation is encouraging nonprofit organizations to reach out to them for financial assistance on projects to better the community. Businessman Sam Reeves and his wife Margaret established the foundation 55 years ago. Their grandson, Trustee and Treasurer Peter Wagner says the foundation […]
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