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NEW PHILADELPHIA – A Dover woman has pleaded not guilty to reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter in the death of her grandfather. Louann Sears, 27, is in the Tuscarawas County Jail with bond set at $25,000. According to police reports from August 2025, the 85-year-old victim told police Sears pushed […]

DOVER TWP. (WJER) (June 11, 2026) — A large barn housing workshops and livestock was destroyed in a late-night fire Tuesday at the Froman Hill Boys Ranch on Froman Hill Road near Zoarville. Dover Fire Captain Joe Minocchi said the blaze appears to have started accidentally in a small shed […]

Pursuit reached speeds over 120 mph before ending in crash near Belden Village NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 11, 2026) — A 42-year-old Canton man is facing multiple charges after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase in a stolen pickup truck that stretched across Tuscarawas and Stark counties Tuesday evening. […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A New Philadelphia man has been indicted on attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting his girlfriend last month. Zachary Gill, 25, faces two counts of attempted murder – both first degree felonies, two counts of felonious assault and another felony weapons charge. Gill was not allowed to […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – A Dayton man accused of taking a 15-year-old girl from New Philadelphia to Wisconsin without her parents’ permission has been indicted on a pair of felonies. Jordan Romine, 24, is charged with interference with custody and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Captain Detective […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Crews are adding a gazebo to the downtown square this week. Service Director Ron McAbier has been anticipating its arrival as part of the $3 million beautification project in the center of city. His wait is over as crews began erecting the gazebo Wednesday. McAbier says motorists […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The costs to participate in and buy seasons passes for New Philadelphia Schools sporting events is going up. The School Board this week increased pay-to-participate fees and season ticket prices, and added a price tag to Golden Quaker passes for senior citizens. Board member Kelly Ricklic said […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 9, 2026) – A new lakefront development is coming to Atwood Lake for the first time in more than 50 years. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is creating a cottage community called Windward Shores on the lake’s south side. Eighteen lots will be sold through a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 9, 2026) –  Buckeye Career Center is inviting anyone interested in its adult education programs to learn more at an open house today. The event runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the career center cafeteria. Marketing coordinator Shyanne Carroll says instructors will be on hand, […]

DENNISON (WTUZ) (June 9, 2026) – Fourth and fifth graders moving to Claymont Middle School this fall will be welcomed by some new playground equipment. The younger students are joining sixth and seventh graders as the building at North Main and East 6th Street in Uhrichsville as part of a […]