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Missing man found deceased; no foul play suspected

August 30, 2023

SALEM TWP (WJER) (Aug. 30, 2023) – The search for a missing Newcomerstown area man has come to an end. The remains of 81-year-old Stephen Myers were located late this morning in a wooded area near his home on Lick Run Road. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell says the outcome […]


Girls Soccer: Dover ties Minerva

August 30, 2023

The Dover girls soccer team picked up its first tie of the season Tuesday in a 2-2 final against Minerva. Dover is now 4-1-1 while Minerva is 0-3-1. Dover Coach James Kline: From the kickoff it looked like we had the chance to put this game away early. Unfortunately, we […]


Mill Township trailer home gutted in blaze

August 30, 2023

MILL TWP. (WJER) (Aug. 30, 2023) – A trailer home was gutted, but no one was hurt in a Tuesday morning fire in Mill Township. Dennison Fire Chief Dave McConnell says it started just before 8:30 a.m. in the 3800 block of Eastport Road Southeast. He says the fire originated […]


Strasburg, school leaders to negotiate resource officer agreement

August 29, 2023

STRASBURG (WJER) (Aug. 28, 2023) – The Strasburg-Franklin school district system could be getting a resource officer.  Nothing is official, although Mayor Steve Smith will be meeting with district leaders to talk about the possibility of the village co-funding the position. Finance Committee Chairman Jeff Smith anticipates a cost-sharing agreement […]


Community uniting to remember lives lost to addiction

August 29, 2023

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 29, 2023) – There’s a ceremony in front of the Tuscarawas County courthouse Wednesday evening to remember those we’ve lost to substance use. The local Addiction Task Force and member agencies are inviting everyone to the plaza beginning at 6:30 for an Overdose Awareness Day tribute. […]




Dover sweeps soccer double-header over rival

August 28, 2023

DOVER – Saturday saw the New Philadelphia-Dover rivalry play out in two soccer matches at Crater stadium. Dover won both. The Tornado girls triumphed 3-0 behind goals from Abby Jones, Bridget McCrate, and Ava Zobel. The Dover boys were victorious 3-2, with the Quakers making it close late after falling […]


Flu shots now available at New Philadelphia Health Department

August 28, 2023

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 28, 2023) – The New Philadelphia Health Department is now administering seasonal flu shots for those who are interested. City Health Commissioner Vickie Ionno says the shots arrived on Friday, which is typically around the time when the department receives its first shipment from the state. […]