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Grant to buy confined space gear for firefighters in two cities

February 14, 2022

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Feb. 14, 2022) – The city’s firefighters will soon have specialized gear for responding to emergencies in confined spaces. Chief Judd Edwards says it’s being paid for with a $15,000 grant from the Berkshire Hathaway company that they’re splitting with the New Philadelphia Fire Department. “Phila Fire hosted […]






Parts fly off semi, cause multiple wrecks on I-77

February 10, 2022

STRASBURG (WJER) (Feb. 10, 2022) – A New Philadelphia Post trooper is explaining what caused the traffic congestion near the village Wednesday evening. Troy Thompson says several vehicles were damaged when a semi-truck traveling south on I-77 shed some of its parts about a mile past exit 87.  “Three cars […]


Two arrested after deputy stops stolen pickup

February 10, 2022

WARWICK TWP (WJER) (Feb. 10, 2022) – Two men are facing criminal charges for a traffic stop during which authorities recovered suspected drugs and a stolen vehicle. Sheriff’s Sgt. Travis Stocker says it started around 1 am today when a deputy patrolling the Village of Tusky spotted the truck driving […]


Dover Coach Bob Von Kaenel reaches 700 career wins

February 10, 2022

DOVER (WJER) (February 10, 2022) – The Dover High boys’ basketball team’s 67-41 win over University Tuesday was the 700th career win for Coach Bob Von Kaenel. Those wins include his totals in 31 seasons at Dover and 11 seasons at Tusky Valley. Dover school officials surprised Von Kaenel after […]