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Buckeye Career Center program moving to Dover High School

January 31, 2025

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 […]



Empower Tusc under new leadership

January 29, 2025

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 […]



Fundraising continues for homeless shelter expansion

January 28, 2025

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.  […]


Tickets on sale for masquerade ball fundraiser

January 27, 2025

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 […]


Blood donors sought after storms, cold cancel collections

January 23, 2025

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 City Council joiner sworn in

January 23, 2025

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 […]


Homeless center doubling as overnight warming center

January 22, 2025

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 […]


School to host free dinner and show for senior citizens

January 22, 2025

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 […]