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Tusc Philharmonic taps next director

January 31, 2022

NEW PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 31, 2022) – Over the 86-year history of the Tuscarawas Philharmonic Orchestra, the job of choosing a new Music Director has been a once in a generation event. Now, after a two-year-long search process, the organization’s Board of Directors of the Tuscarawas is announcing the new Music […]



United Way offers free tax help

January 31, 2022

DOVER (WJER) (January 31, 2022) – Tuscarawas County residents can get free help with their taxes through the United Way. This is the first week income-qualifying individuals can schedule appointments with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA. Site Coordinator Jack Dooling says trained volunteers will prepare taxes for […]


Dover house destroyed in Sunday fire

January 31, 2022

DOVER (WJER) (Jan 31, 2022) – Dover firefighters say a weekend blaze has left a home in the 400 block of South Tuscarawas Avenue a total loss. Fire Lt. Kyle Ousley says no one was home at the time and there were no injuries. He believes someone across the street […]



New Phila Schools awarded grant to pay for TESOL training

January 31, 2022

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 27, 2022) – Educators have been jumping at the chance to add a special endorsement to their licenses without the expense.  New Philadelphia City Schools Programming Director Laurie Hall says around 50 teachers have applied to take the five courses needed to become TESOL-certified for free […]


Students giving back for National Catholic Schools Week.

January 31, 2022

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 31st, 2022) – Area students are putting their beliefs into action over the coming days for National Catholic Schools Week. Tuscarawas Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School Principal Jennifer Calvo says they’re using the week to reach out and help the parishes, parents, and alumni who keep the […]


Claymont hops on board the snow day challenge

January 28, 2022

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (January 28, 2022) – Another snow day means another chance for area students to help their neighbors. Tuscarawas County school officials have been issuing snow day challenges to students on days when there is no school. It started in early January when Newcomerstown High School Principal Josh Branch […]