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Big Brothers Big Sisters moves to former retail store

September 21, 2023

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 21, 2023) – Moving to New Towne Mall is already paying off for the organization that pairs local kids with volunteer mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio is now operating out of the former FYE store. President and CEO Beverly Pearch says it’s […]


Local man arrested for shooting in Newark

September 21, 2023

NEWARK (WJER) (Sept. 21, 2023) – A New Philadelphia man is charged with attempted murder for a shooting in Licking County that left two people wounded. 32-year-old Ryan Authement is being held in the jail there on a $500,000 bond following his arrest at a home in the 500 block […]



Girls Soccer: West Holmes tops Dover 3-1

September 21, 2023

Two penalty kicks off handballs were the difference as West Holmes defeated Dover 3-1 Wednesday in a clash of the top two teams in the East District. Dover Coach James Kline: We knew it was going to be a tough game. West Holmes has a lot of really talented players […]



Tuscarawas County JFS director resigns

September 20, 2023

DOVER – The director of Tuscarawas County Job and Family Services has resigned. County Commissioners Wednesday morning accepted the resignation of David Haverfield effective that same day. He had led the local JFS since 2015. Haverfield recently drew the ire of commissioners because of what one of them described as […]



Campaign begins to replace aging fairgrounds entrance

September 19, 2023

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 19, 2023) – Fairgoers have been getting to see what the main entrance to the event could look like with their support. Posters hanging around the fairgrounds show a red barn and pillars with white trim in place of the stone, stockade-style entrance along Tuscarawas Avenue. Dave […]


Girls Soccer: Dover falls to Weir

September 19, 2023

DOVER – The Weir girls soccer team defeated Dover Saturday 3-1. The Red Riders are 7-2-1. Dover’s record is 6-2-2. Dover Coach James Kline: This might have been one of the strangest games I have ever coached. During the first six minutes of the game, we looked good and looked […]


New Philadelphia contemplating six-figure salaries for 10 administrators

September 18, 2023

NEW PHILADELPHIA – City officials are considering significant raises for non-union employees. City Council’s salary committee recently discussed possible seven percent raises each year for the next three years for about 35 full-time employees, along with Council members and other part-timers. After that period New Philadelphia would have 10 administrators […]