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Light-up Sugarcreek returning with new features

December 6, 2024

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (Dec. 6, 2024) – A holiday tradition in the village is growing. Marketing Director Lynn Dessecker says Saturday’s holiday light-up event downtown will have all of the usual festivities, plus a parade along Main Street and an ugly sweater contest.  “This is actually my first year doing this, […]


Twin Cities TNR team shares year-end totals

December 5, 2024

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Dec. 5, 2024) – It has been another busy year for the Tuscarawas County TNR Project’s Twin Cities team. Teri Edwards oversees the operation in Dennison and Uhrichsville. She says they trapped, neutered, and returned 177 cats between the two communities and spent almost $9,381 on veterinary care. […]


Trial scheduled for man found with missing child

December 5, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Dec. 5, 2024) – The suspect in a child sex abuse case involving a missing Georgia girl is competent to stand trial.  Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Ernest handed down the ruling on Tuesday, citing the findings of an independent psychological assessment.  “Dr. Adkins’ report […]



WJER, WTUZ collecting toys for Share-A-Christmas

December 3, 2024

DOVER (WJER) (Dec. 3, 2024) – The Voice of the Valley and Z Country are joining forces to help brighten the holiday season for local families.  Here on the Boulevard, we’re gearing up for this year’s WJER-Indian Valley FFA Share-A-Christmas Toy Drive. That’s happening on Wednesday from 7 am to […]


Free kids’ coats available through Tusc JFS

December 2, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Dec. 2, 2024) – Tuscarawas County’s JFS office is helping kids stay warm this winter. Eligibility Referral Supervisor Debbie Whitney says the agency is again an Operation Warm distribution site and has free kids’ coats for families in need while supplies last. “It could extend beyond this […]



Downtown Dennison to light up for the holidays Sunday

November 29, 2024

DENNISON (WJER) (Nov. 29, 2024) – The Fifty Days of Christmas in Dreamsville continue this weekend with the fourth-annual Light Up Dennison event.  Councilwoman Vikki O’Hara says it’s happening Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7 in the downtown, where visitors will enjoy free refreshments, trackless train rides, visits with Santa, […]