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Dover man facing charges after drunken high-speed chase

February 3, 2025

DOVER – Police say a drunk driver led troopers on a chaotic high-speed chase into Dover early Saturday morning, striking another vehicle, a tree and a house and losing a tire before escaping on foot. State Highway Patrol Sgt. Clinton Armstrong said the pursuit started on I-77 around 1:30 a.m. […]


Carroll County prosecutor testifies in support of Senate Bill 56

January 31, 2025

COLUMBUS (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2025) – A legislative committee is considering reforms to Ohio’s recreational marijuana program. Fifth District State Senator Steve Huffman has introduced a bill that would increase the tax on adult-use cannabis products by 5-percent, reduce the number of homegrown plants allowed per household, and prohibit products […]


Buckeye Career Center program moving to Dover High School

January 31, 2025

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2025) – Two local school systems are teaming up to enhance the learning experience for students interested in a certain career path. Buckeye Career Center recently announced that its Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Program will relocate to Dover High next school year. Superintendent Bob Alsept […]




Attempted murder case on hold for sanity evaluation

January 29, 2025

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The trial of a man accused of attacking a Dover gas station attendant with a hammer is on hold indefinitely as he undergoes a sanity evaluation. Police say 39-year-old John McNutt on Dec. 9 attempted to rob the Wooster Avenue Speedway, hitting the female clerk in the […]