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NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 9, 2024) – City residents could soon be paying more for what they haul to the curb each week. Council’s Public Works and Economic Development Committee has requested legislation authorizing a $3 increase to the monthly sanitation fee beginning in October. There had been talk of […]

DOVER (WJER) (July 9, 2024) – Cleveland Clinic officials are revealing plans to enhance cancer care on the Union Hospital campus. The hospital system last week announced a $7-million investment into local radiation oncology services. Union Hospital Community Relations Director Darrin Lautenschleger says that will replace the cancer center’s aging […]

DOVER (WJER) (July 3, 2024) – Fire safety officials are sharing the usual advice for anyone planning to celebrate America’s birthday with a backyard fireworks display.  Dover Fire Captain Joe Minocchi says the higher-powered that used to be illegal to set off in Ohio are extremely dangerous and should only […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 3, 2024) – As we all get ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday with cookouts and fireworks, area leaders are looking ahead to July 4, 2026. That’s when America turns 250 years old. Tuscarawas County Commissioner Chris Abbuhl is a member of the local America 250 […]

DOVER (WJER) (July 2, 2024) – Officials are planning to move city hall one block north. Mayor Shane Gunnoe Monday announced the city is finalizing the purchase of the First Federal Bank building at 321 North Wooster Avenue with the intention of moving several city offices there. He says the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) Tuscarawas County leaders are helping send off a local sports icon. During Monday’s board meeting, the county commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to longtime Dover head basketball coach Bob Von Kaenel, who hung up his whistle last month after 33 winning seasons. The inscription reads, in […]

DENNISON (WJER) (July 1, 2024) – Village leaders are making plans to stabilize the part of Stillwater Avenue where heavy rainfall caused the ground to slip toward the creek. During the June 19th council meeting, members approved the engineering agreement and a contract for geotechnical exploration services. Mayor Greg DiDonato […]

DOVER (WJER) (July 1, 2024) – Residents of Roswell and the unincorporated areas outside of New Philadelphia should see fewer mosquitoes buzzing around at their Fourth of July gatherings. Technicians from the Tuscarawas County Health Department will be spraying around sundown tonight in Goshen and Fairfield Township. Environmental Health Director […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 1, 2024) – The city could discontinue curbside recycling because of increasing costs and low participation. That’s one of the options council’s Public Works and Economic Development Committee is considering to help shore up a budget shortfall within the citywide refuse collection program. Chairman Dan Lanzer […]

BOLIVAR (WJER) (June 27, 2024) – There’s a charity music festival Sunday to support the Tusky Valley band and honor the victims of last year’s charter bus tragedy. TV Band Aid is from 2 to 8 pm at the Wilkshire Event Center in Bolivar. Sarah Warfield is the lead singer […]