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STRASBURG (WJER) (March 4, 2022) – A criminal investigation is looming over Strasburg’s fire department as it transitions to a 24-7 service. It came up at during Tuesday’s village council meeting during a conversation between Councilman Dustin Briggs and former chief Brent Metzger, who was upset he wasn’t asked to […]
DOVER (WJER) (March 3, 2022) – Dover High School Junior Lucas Lane has been celebrating his accomplishments at last week’s state meet while staying motivated to come back stronger next year. Lane swam his fastest times ever in both the 200 and 500 freestyle races and placed second in both […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Mar. 4, 2022) – The Rainbow Connection has high hopes this weekend for its biggest yearly fundraiser to help people in need with their medical expenses and equipment purchases. Director Perci Garner says they’ll be accepting donations during the 49th Annual Rainbow Connection Telethon from 11 a.m. […]
MILL TOWNSHIP (WJER) (March 4, 2022) – A township man is facing criminal charges for firing a gun during an argument with his son early Thursday morning. The son reported the incident to the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office just before 6 am, saying it happened in the driveway of his […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Mar. 4, 2022) – An annual gathering meant to inspire and guide area high school juniors and seniors to step up in life is returning to Kent State Tuscarawas today. Coordinating committee member Diane Lautenschleger says Leadership Tuscarawas has its Leaders of Tomorrow Summit today from 8 […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Mar. 4, 2022) – The Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be assisting the area’s historical sites and attractions with their needs in early 2022 while bringing more foot traffic through their doors. Director Dee Grossman says they’re awarding $25,000 in grants to local tourism partners […]
NEWCOMERSTOWN (WJER) (March 3, 2022) – The Newcomerstown school district went on a brief lockdown this afternoon. Superintendent Jason Peoples says it was in response to a situation near the schools that the police department brought to their attention between 1:40 and 1:45. “So that caused us to go into […]
STRASBURG (WJER) (March 3, 2022) – Village officials have been defending their decision to hire a University Heights man as the fire department’s new chief. Council last month voted unanimously to hire former Hiram Fire Captain Steven Laskey as the department’s full-time leader. Councilman Dustin Briggs was part of the […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 3, 2022) – Mayor Joel Day says the state of the city is strong and optimistic. He issued his annual report Tuesday. 2022 State of the City Report_FINAL “The city is in a good position financially,” he said. “The economic growth that we’ve experienced over the […]
DOVER (WJER) (March 3, 2022) – The city’s law director and three former city employees have fired back at the mayor as he tries to delay a settlement that would get the employees their jobs back. Mayor Richard Homrighausen wants to pause the proceedings before the State Personnel Board of […]
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