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DENNISON (WJER) (Feb. 23, 2023) – The village is among the local communities struggling to recruit and retain police officers. It had four full-time officers but two quit in recent weeks, leaving just Chief Todd Beeman, K9 handler Josh Newman, and one part-timer. Mayor Greg DiDonato says the chief has […]

DOVER (WJER) (February 22, 2023) – Council members are suggesting regular drug testing for city employees, changes to the mayor’s job description, and even an overhaul of city government. The seven-member panel wants to crack down on political corruption in the wake of former longtime mayor Richard Homrighausen’s permanent ban […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (February 22, 2023) – A felon wanted for numerous parole violations and other offenses decided it was better to surrender than square off with the Uhrichsville Police Department’s K-9 following a standoff Feb. 15. Officer Mike Hickman says 46-year-old Kevin Lillie had been hiding from police in an […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 20, 2023) – Police are investigating after a panhandler reportedly attacked a man outside of a downtown business this morning. Officers responded to the Daily Grind Café around 6:30 am after getting a call about a customer being assaulted. The customer reported being kicked in the […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 20, 2023) – Fire investigators are trying to figure out what started the Friday evening blaze that gutted a trailer in the Quaker Mobile Home park. Crews responded to the home on lot 24 just before 7 pm after getting a call about the trailer on […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 17, 2023)  – The 12-year-old arrested for taking a handgun to Welty Middle School and showing it off in a restroom at the end of the school day on Feb. 2nd is now admitting to the three counts in a complaint against him. Assistant County Prosecutor […]

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (Feb. 17, 2023) – Mayor Mark Haney is becoming increasingly frustrated as he waits on council’s blessing to move forward with some urgent repairs. That’s because administrators and employees have been sharing the only working toilet in city hall since last week. Haney says the hallway restrooms and […]

DENNISON (WJER) (Feb. 15, 2023) – Claymont’s bus routes and pick-up radius are staying the same for now as officials brainstorm ways to attract new drivers. Superintendent Brian Rentsch says the current transportation plan will remain in place for the time being, although they may have to make some adjustments […]

DOVER (WJER) (Feb. 15, 2023) – The building that once housed the Dover school system’s administrative offices won’t be the only one coming down to add more parking around the high school. The Board of Education has approved a purchase agreement for the house at 226 West Seventh Street. Superintendent […]