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DOVER – Financial moves by three area school districts to fund capital improvements while raising property taxes are back on track for 2027 after they were blocked for 2026. Dover, Indian Valley and Claymont School Boards have again approved shifting inside millage to pay for things like building improvements or […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The man who attacked a Dover gas station clerk with a hammer in December 2024 has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and felonious assault. Police say 40-year-old John McNutt hit a female clerk in the head with a hammer multiple times in a failed robbery attempt at […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (March 19, 2026)  – Firefighters say no one was hurt after an early‑morning fire broke out in a mixed‑use building downtown Thursday. Fire Chief Justin Edwards says crews were called just before 3 a.m. to the 400 block of North Main Street, where flames were reported in a […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 19, 2026) — Buckeye Career Center is welcoming community members, prospective students, and alumni to its annual Spring Open House this evening. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to all area residents interested in exploring the school’s career‑technical education opportunities. Marketing […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 19, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee will meet tonight to choose the county’s next prosecutor. Acting Prosecutor Scott Deedrick—appointed earlier this month after Ryan Styer moved from county prosecutor to common pleas court judge—is seeking to be selected for the role permanently. If […]

Why Radio is #1: Insights from Nielsen’s Audio Today 2026 In a world dominated by digital streaming and endless scrolling, one medium quietly dominates: radio. Nielsen’s latest Audio Today 2026 report confirms what loyal listeners already know—radio remains America’s #1 audio platform for reach, time spent, and real-world impact. It reaches more people […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – City Council and administrators took several steps toward a balanced budget Tuesday but not without some disagreements among officials. Councilman and committee chair Steve Rippeth kicked off a special finance committee meeting by thanking department heads and superintendents for their hard work, telling them he did not […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 18, 2026) – Firefighters say no one was seriously hurt and damage was minimal after a car struck a downtown building early Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 12:50 p.m. at the corner of North Broadway and Fair Avenue, according to Assistant Chief Matt Tharp. Tharp […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 17, 2026) – St. Patrick’s Day is beginning with a wintry punch across the region, as overnight snow and icy roads forced several school closings — including in Dover, New Philadelphia, and Buckeye Career Center, along with others throughout the county. Road crews have been active […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Holmes County mother who drowned her son in Atwood Lake in August will be leaving the Tuscarawas County Jail soon and heading to a mental health care facility. Two weeks after ruling 40-year-old Ruth Miller not guilty by reason of insanity, Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court […]