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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 26, 2024) – Area nursing home residents will be getting the gift of warmth and comfort this holiday season thanks to a new T4C initiative. In addition to overseeing the yearly Share-A-Christmas program, the organization has been trying to collect at least 1,000 lap-sized blankets, enough […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Nov. 25, 2024) – There’s an opportunity for folks in Dennison and Uhrichsville to help feed their community this Thanksgiving. The Twin City Ministerial Association is seeking volunteers beginning Wednesday to prepare and serve a Thanksgiving Day feast for anyone in need. Bethel Worship Center Pastor John Stevenson […]

DENNISON (WJER) (Nov. 22, 2024) – The downtown will be filled with vendors, food trucks, and holiday cheer during a special event on Saturday. The Christkindlmarket is happening along Fourth Street from noon to 8 pm also with live music, carriage rides, photos with Santa, and more. It’s being put […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER/WTUZ) (Nov. 21, 2024) – Healthy Tusc is sharing findings from this past summer’s community health needs assessment survey. Five of eight Tuscarawas County school districts participated in the survey. Among the students surveyed, 40 percent are considered overweight or obese, and around 34 percent get at least […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) The Dover man who spent six months in jail for a deadly 2018 fight is going to prison for a violent domestic incident last November.  John L. Tucker, 49, will serve 5 to 7.5 years for felonious assault, abduction, strangulation, intimidation, and violating a protection order. Tuscarawas […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 20, 2024) – Transportation officials are letting us know what to expect during our first blast of winter.  The forecast calls for rain initially with snow showers developing by morning as temperatures hover near freezing. ODOT District 11 spokesperson Lauren Borell says we shouldn’t see much […]

DENNISON (WJER) (Nov. 20, 2024) – Claymont’s random drug testing program for sports and other extracurriculars is heading back to the drawing board.  The school board committee will review and rewrite the revised 2018 policy that went into effect last month based on feedback from Nichole Bache and other concerned […]

DENNISON (WJER) (Nov. 20, 2024) – After getting new street lights, sidewalks, and decorations, there’s another big change in store for the downtown. Mayor Greg DiDonato says the building at 221 Grant St. is about to undergo a major makeover thanks to JobsOhio and Ember Home Care owner Lois Grandison, […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 19, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Commissioners have an opening to fill.  The three-member board is seeking applicants for county administrator after establishing the position last week. President Kristen Zemis says Tuscarawas is one of the few counties of its size in Ohio without one. “We’ve […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 18, 2024) – We’re about to find out Tuscarawas County’s biggest health and wellness challenges. Healthy Tusc is inviting everyone to Kent Tusc Founder’s Hall on Thursday from 8 to 10 am for a free event called “Creating a Thriving Community.” Chairperson Jennifer Demuth says it’s […]