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DOVER (WJER) (January 25, 2023) – The Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee is now accepting applications for candidates to fill the vacant Dover mayor seat. Applicants must live in the city of Dover and be registered to vote with the Republican Party. Resumes can be mailed to the Tuscarawas County […]
DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 25, 2023) – The snow led to an eventful morning for drivers, road crews, and first responders. Area schools canceled classes today and vehicles slid off roads in different parts of the county. No major injuries were reported. Tuscarawas County Engineer Joe Bachman says he had 15 […]
DENNISON (WJER) (Jan. 24, 2023) – The village could be getting another wintertime attraction. Mayor Greg DiDonato has asked the finance committee to review a proposal for a seasonal ice skating rink on the corner of Grant and Fourth, next to the gazebo. It would cost the village just under […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (January 23, 2023) – Richard Homrighausen is still holding onto the chance that he could return to the Dover mayor’s office later this year. Homrighausen is disqualified from holding public office following his recent conviction and sentencing for felony theft in office. However, his attorney, Jonathan Downes, […]
Dover’s women placed first in the OVAC meet with four gold medals, five silver and five bronze. All three Dover relay teams won gold. Elizabeth Lane had the team’s solo gold in the 100 freestyle. Dover’s men were second with six gold medals, three silver, and three bronze. The Tornadoes’ […]
DENNISON (WJER) (Jan. 23, 2023) – The Claymont Board of Education will be spending at least $340,000 to address structural issues with the Intermediate building. Operations Manager Beth Lint says that’s what it’s going to cost to replace all of the beams above the front windows and rebuild an exterior […]
DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 23, 2023) – Ohio and county officials are celebrating the milestone of a statewide broadband initiative to expand high-speed internet to underserved areas. Lt. Governor Jon Husted was at Breitenbach Winery today to announce that the first wireless broadband tower resulting from a new state and private […]
DOVER (WJER) (January 20, 2023) – City officials would like to cut ties with longtime mayor Richard Homrighausen after he was sentenced for theft in office Tuesday. However, the judge’ sentencing order has them questioning if they can. Document_Sentencing Order for Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge Elizabeth Thomakos sentenced […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (January 18, 2023) – Dover’s longest serving mayor Richard Homrighausen on Tuesday was sentenced to pay more than $17,000 in fines, restitution, and court and investigation costs following his conviction on felony theft in office and five related offenses in November. Through his attorney, Homrighausen maintained his […]
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 18, 2023) – Tuscarawas County voting officials are getting ready to implement some of the provisions in Ohio’s new elections law as they await further instruction on others. Board of Elections Director Gail Garbrandt says they know voters will need a photo id to cast a […]
