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Committee to consider camping ban for New Phila parks

August 15, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 15, 2024) –  The city’s law director is encouraging council to capitalize on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Marvin Fete has proposed an outdoor sleeping ban for the city’s parks now that the High Court says criminalizing certain aspects of homelessness is Constitutional.  “We already […]


Utility issue delays elections board move

August 13, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 13, 2024) – Tuscarawas County voters wanting to cast an early ballot for the November 5th Presidential Election will do so at the usual location. The county elections office was supposed to move into its new headquarters on the east side of New Philadelphia before the […]


Hammer attack suspect to spend 4 to 6 years in prison

August 12, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 12, 2024) – A Dover man is heading to prison for brutally assaulting his former roommate. 47-year-old Kenton George will serve 4 to 6 years there for bludgeoning the victim multiple times with a hammer. It happened on February 20th after what Assistant Tuscarawas County Assistant […]



Support sought for Uhrichsville playground expansion

August 9, 2024

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER/WTUZ) (Aug. 9, 2024) – City officials are trying to secure funding for new playground equipment at the park, and residents can help make it happen. Service Director Cade Watkins is seeking letters of support to turn in with the city’s application for an Ohio Nature Works grant, which […]


Sale to help replace sidewalks at Dover Library

August 9, 2024

DOVER (WJER) (Aug. 9, 2024) – There’s a big sale on Saturday at the Dover Public Library. Gill says they’re hosting what they’re calling a ‘sidewalk book sale,’ although it has a lot more than just reading material.  “It’s almost a rummage sale. We’re gonna have older computers and technology […]


Bolivar Fire lieutenant hired as new Strasburg chief

August 8, 2024

STRASBURG (WJER) (Aug. 8, 2024) – The village almost went two more weeks without a fire chief because the people responsible for filling the position weren’t on the same page. A vote on whether to suspend the usual rules so council could hire Jason Ely without further consideration resulted in […]


Bond set at $250k for man accusing of shooting at wife

August 8, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 8, 2024) – The Uhrichsville man accused of firing a gun at his wife Monday night remains in jail ahead of his preliminary hearing. 81-year-old John D. Valentine appeared in Tuscarawas County Southern District Court Tuesday and his bond set at $250,000. The wife reported Valentine […]


U.S. Senate challenger makes campaign stop in New Phila

August 6, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (August 6, 2024) – The Youngstown-area businessman trying to unseat Ohio’s longtime Democratic Senator spent time at the city’s newest eatery Tuesday trying to win over local voters. Bernie Moreno highlighted his working-class upbringing during a campaign stop at The Delaware. “From the age of 12 till […]


MWCD rangers hosting picnics to connect with parkgoers

August 6, 2024

MINERAL CITY (WJER) (Aug. 6, 2024) – It’s National Night Out, a time for law enforcement agencies to focus on building stronger relationships with their communities. The MWCD is inviting everyone to Atwood and Seneca Lake tonight from 5 to 8 for a picnic with the folks who protect and […]