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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 22, 2025) – City firefighters have been braving the cold to sharpen their skills. The department hosted the first of three ice rescue trainings Tuesday at the Tuscora Park lagoon. Assistant Chief Matt Tharp says it’s something they work on whenever Mother Nature allows.  “The trainings […]

DENNISON (WJER) (Jan. 21, 2025) – Claymont school officials are focusing on mental health and suicide prevention with a new initiative. The district is establishing a Hope Squad, made up of students trained to recognize the signs of emotional distress among their peers and provide support. Tusky Valley Hope Squad […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 9, 2025) – A Uhrichsville man will serve a mandatory three years in prison and up to 17.5 total for shooting and critically injuring a 41-year-old while on parole. Chance Swaney, 28, received the punishment Wednesday after pleading guilty to five counts including felonious assault and […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 8, 2024) – Following last month’s court ruling striking down Uhrichsville’s landlord registration fee, two rental property owners are trying to get their money back. Father and son Gerald and Kevin Barker are suing the city in Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court for nearly $1,600 plus […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 7, 2025) – There are a couple of new faces at the Tuscarawas County Courthouse this week. Lori Gardner spent her first day as recorder catching up on paperwork and getting to know her staff. “So far, I’m settling in, just trying to keep things running […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 7, 2025) – The Dennison man charged alongside his wife in a child sex abuse investigation out of the Twin Cities is beginning his punishment. 31-year-old Justin Napier is in the Tuscarawas County Jail awaiting transfer to prison after appearing before Common Pleas Court Judge Elizabeth […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 6, 2024) – Two businesses, a non-profit, and five individuals are being recognized for their contributions to the community. The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce recently announced its latest award recipients, who will be honored on January 29th during a ceremony at Performing Arts Center. Chamber […]

DENNISON (WJER) (Jan. 2, 2024) – As this holiday season wraps up, village officials are already looking ahead to the next one. Mayor Greg DiDonato returned from North Carolina last weekend with an army of human-sized toy soldiers.  “New River Pottery in Wilmington, North Carolina, the owner has decided to […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Dec. 31, 2024) – The city is benefitting from a recent round of federal dollars to be awarded through a state program that helps qualifying communities repave their roads. Service Director Ron McAbier says the city requested assistance for parts of Second Street Northwest, Fair, Union and […]

STRASBURG (WJER) (Dec. 31, 2024) – The storm warning system for Strasburg and Franklin Township has tripled in size. Fire Chief Jason Ely says two new tornado sirens went up recently: one near ProVia and the other along Yackey Drive.  “We’re currently working with Staley Technologies to get those tied […]