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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 29, 2024) – The victim of a violent, alcohol-fueled attack last week is continuing to recover from his injuries. Police say the man was acquainted with one of the alleged assailants, who had been drinking at a local establishment with the other three. After several hours, […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 28, 2024) – Alcohol will soon be allowed at certain events downtown.  In an emergency vote Monday evening, council authorized the city’s application to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area – or DORA – in a few blocks around the square. The only no was from […]

DEERSVILLE (WTUZ) (Aug. 26, 2024) – The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District celebrated the opening of its new welcome center at Tappan Lake Friday. The ribbon cutting ceremony showcased the $3.7-million project that Chief of Recreation Peter Novotny says is superior to the previous building, which was an old house with […]

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 23, 2024) – There’s a fundraiser at the fairgrounds Saturday for the new entrance being built along Tuscarawas Avenue. The Fairgrounds Initiative Committee member is hosting a sponsorship drive from 1 to 3 at the red, barn-style entrance honoring Tuscarawas County’s agricultural heritage. Committee Member Rod Endsley […]

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 23, 2024) – State Route 39 is back open West of Dover after a 47-day closure. ODOT District 11 spokesperson Lauren Borrell says it was only supposed to be 45 but Mother Nature didn’t cooperate. “As with any road closure, we understand that it brings an inconvenience […]

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 22, 2024) – The ‘best seven days in September’ are less than a month away. The 174th installment of the Tuscarawas County Fair begins three weeks from Monday, closing the following Sunday with the always popular demolition derby. Agricultural Society President Reb Billman says it’s starting a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 21, 2024) – The former daycare worker and student teacher accused of molesting a young child he was babysitting is guilty of gross sexual imposition. Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court jurors deliberated for several hours before handing down the verdict against Justin McCauley, 25, of Bolivar, […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 20, 2024) – The city is closer to having a designated outdoor refreshment area. After meeting as a committee to hear from the public, council directed Law Director Marvin Fete to prepare legislation authorizing the application for members to consider during a future session. The only […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 20, 2024) – The Friends of the Homeless organization is objecting to a proposal under consideration in the city. In a statement released last Thursday, board members expressed concern and displeasure over Law Director Marvin Fete’s suggestion that camping be banned at the city’s parks. Board […]

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 19, 2024) – Tuscarawas County is getting $250,000  from Ohio’s One-Time Strategic Investment Fund to rehabilitate the center’s iconic red barn. Parks Director Jesse Rothacher says that’s on top of the $350,000 in American Rescue Plan money the county commissioners had already contributed to the effort. “The […]