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DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2025) – Two local school systems are teaming up to enhance the learning experience for students interested in a certain career path. Buckeye Career Center recently announced that its Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Program will relocate to Dover High next school year. Superintendent Bob Alsept […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2025) – Enbridge Gas says service will be restored tonight in the neighborhood where a fiber contractor bored through one of its lines. “At 4 o’clock we started notifying customers that we’re beginning to restore service,” says Communications Consultant Stephanie Moore. “We’ve dispatched employees to […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 29, 2025) – Empower Tusc’s new leader is hoping to expand on the groundwork laid by her predecessor. Suicide Prevention Committee Chair Terri Miller replaces former longtime Empower Tusc coordinator Jodi Salvo, who stepped down at the beginning of the year to become Tuscarawas County’s representative […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 28, 2025) – Law Director Marvin Fete is praising the two city employees who came to the rescue after a pipe burst at his office. Fete talked about the ordeal during Monday’s city council meeting.  ‘“If you remember the episode of The Three Stooges where they […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 27, 2025) – The Friends of the Homeless organization is seeking additional donations and pledges for Jack’s House of Hope. Campaign Co-Chair Matt Ritzert says they’ve raised about $3.4-million so far toward the more than $5-million addition to the existing homeless shelter in downtown New Philadelphia.  […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 27, 2025) – A weekend fundraiser called ‘Unmasking the Stigma’ will benefit OhioGuidestone. Vice-President of Regional Operations Pam Trimmer says this Saturday’s event at Rustic Ridge Wedding Barn will assist the organization’s mental health treatment program for youth. “The proceeds from this, we want to launch […]

CLEVELAND (WJER) (Jan. 23, 2025) – Recent winter weather is being blamed for a nationwide blood donation shortage. American Red Cross Regional Communications Director Christy Peters says just in Northern Ohio, they’ve had to cancel 14 blood drives already this month, resulting in an estimated 400 pints going uncollected.  “Obviously, […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 23, 2025) – City Council is back to full strength again. Brian Sears officially became council’s new Ward 2 representative Wednesday during a ceremony at city hall.  The Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee picked Sears to replace former councilman turned commissioner Mitch Pace. The appointment runs […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 22, 2025) – Local homeless shelter officials have been doing what they can to help those camped out in this frigid weather. Matt Ritzert and Rodney Sutton with the Friends of the Homeless organization were on the WJER morning show this week reminding everyone that the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 22, 2025) – Students and staff at Welty Middle School are again treating district residents 65 and up to a night of food and theatre.  The school is hosting its yearly senior citizens night on February 13th. Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant Tamra Wells describes it as a […]