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DOVER (WJER) (Oct. 16, 2023) – The community is getting its yearly opportunity to participate in the rivalry of Dover-Phila Week off the football field. Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital spokesman Darrin Lautenschleger says the 26th Annual Blood Battle is coming up Wednesday at the Tuscarawas County YMCA in Dover. “Donors […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 16, 2023) – A local law enforcement icon got a big surprise last week. Ed Luthy retired from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office last September after nearly 50 years as a reserve deputy. He walked into the New Philadelphia Hog Heaven Thursday evening expecting a casual […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 13, 2023) – Art on the Alley returns Sunday with a festive twist. The Tuscarawas Arts Partnership is hosting the event that takes place from 11 to 4 along the alleys downtown. Social media coordinator Khloe Ayres was expecting close to 120 vendors with artwork and […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Residents’ and officials’ concerns about the proposed Towpath Trail extension through the city have been heard. The Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition has moved the proposed route for the biking and hiking trail away from the Five Points intersection at West High, Tuscarawas Avenue, and Seventh Street. […]

DENNISON (WJER) (Oct. 13, 2023) – The Dennison Depot has named its Lucille Nussdorfer Tuscarawas County Woman of the Year Award recipient for 2023. Out of the five finalists at Thursday’s banquet, it was Debbie Knisely of New Philadelphia who was presented with the honor that goes to one winner […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 11, 2023) – It’s a busy time for the Tuscarawas Arts Partnership. Executive Director Wilma Mullet stopped by the station recently with Social Media Coordinator Khloe Ayres to promote the month-long celebration known as Artober. “Artober is our way of taking National Arts and Humanities Month, […]

STRASBURG (WJER) (Oct. 11, 2023) – Fall cleanup is about to get easier for village residents. The street department will be collecting leaves from curb strips for the first time this year. The idea came from Parks Committee Chair Dustin Briggs, who wanted to spare residents from the hassle of […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Oct. 11, 2023) – People wanting to give back to the community can find ideas at Buckeye Career Center this afternoon.  The school’s Joe Carlisle Café will be the site for a free Volunteer Connect Fair from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Leaders in Action is coordinating […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Former Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen has been ordered to reimburse the city $77,802.06 in compensation he received while suspended from office last year. Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Ernest issued the ruling Friday. He will also tack on reimbursements for wedding fees Homrighausen collected during […]