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DOVER (WJER) (Feb. 7, 2022) – The Dover Fire Department is making sure it is prepared for all possible emergency response types in this weather. Captain Brooks Ross says firefighters recently took part in ice rescue training, something they try to do every year when possible. “We’ll go, cut a […]

DOVER (WJER) (Feb. 2, 2022) – Tuscarawas County’s Vaccine Access Team has been getting back out into the community and on the airwaves here in the new year to promote COVID vaccination.  Facilitator Jamie Smith says the team’s outreach last year included pro-vaccination messages from community leaders and COVID survivors. […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 5, 2022) – Firefighters spent hours in the elements Friday battling the blaze that consumed a home in the 1300 block of Lakeview Road NW and claimed the life of one of its occupants. Fire Chief Jim Parrish says they were able to get in long […]

DOVER (WJER) (February 4, 2022) – City Council’s meeting Monday showed that the divide between members of City Council and the administration is still growing almost a year since council first called for Mayor Richard Homrighausen’s resignation. Most recently, the mayor didn’t attend that special session to defend his most […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 3, 2022) – Student singers from New Philadelphia High School are continuing a nearly 40-year-old fundraising tradition.  The Delphian Chorale is taking orders for its popular Singing Valentines that will have quartets of male and female singers going out into the community to serenade recipients with […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 3, 2022) – ODOT crews have been facing an uphill battle trying to keep the roads clear of ice and snow. District 11 Spokeswoman Lauren Borrell says they typically strive for passable but not perfect, although there may be times that even that’s not possible because […]

DOVER (WJER) (February 2, 2022) – City Council members Monday sounded optimistic about the future at the city-owned power plant. They voiced support for new Plant Superintendent Jason Hall’s request to seek bids for some welding work that needs done in the new year. The city is asking potential contractors […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 3, 2022) – County officials have been encouraging people to stay at home if at all possible, today. State Highway Patrol New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower was describing a treacherous commute to work just before 6 a.m. “The roads are extremely icy this morning. We […]

DOVER (WJER) (Feb. 2, 2022) – Tuscarawas County Health Department officials are encouraging those unable to ride out the approaching winter storm at home to be prepared for what they might encounter on the roads. Director of Health Promotions and Community Relations Jennifer Demuth says if the forecast holds true, […]

DENNISON (WJER) (Feb. 2, 2022) – The village’s fire chief says it shouldn’t be long before the trash-filled train cars that have been emitting a foul smell in the Thornwood Park area move on to their next destination. Dave McConnell says firefighters discovered the issue earlier this week after multiple […]