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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 […]

DOVER (WJER) (February 15, 2023) – The city’s new mayor wants to revisit the investigation that led to his predecessor’s downfall. Mayor Shane Gunnoe says the findings from the 2021 investigation into Richard Homrighausen’s administration can help Dover prevent corruption and create a better working environment. He says the city […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (February 15, 2023) – A long-awaited project to bring air conditioning to New Philadelphia High School’s gym and music wing is on schedule to take place this summer. Band Director Jeff Furbay says people have been talking about installing A/C for around 30 years. “The first time […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (February 14, 2023) – A 61-year-old Dover man will pay court costs, undergo mental health treatment, and spend a year on probation after being accused of roughing up a 13-year-old who pulled a ding-dong-ditch prank on him just before Halloween. The man earlier this month pleaded no […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (February 13, 2023) – The Tuscarawas County Board of Elections has certified the issues and Democrat and Republican candidates to appear on the May 2 Primary ballot. Here is the list of certified candidates and issues from the Board: Certified Primary Candidates – Tuscarawas County BOE Director […]

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (February 13, 2023) – Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell says a 25-year-old Akron woman was arrested after running over a deputy’s foot while trying to flee from large, out-of-control party at an Airbnb Saturday just south of Sugarcreek. Campbell says the deputy is OK, but the Akron woman […]

STRASBURG (WJER) (Feb. 13, 2023) – Strasburg-Franklin school families have been getting to see what the campus might look like in the future. District leaders are envisioning a sprawling athletic complex behind Tiger Drive with a stadium, ballfields, and community center. Superintendent Vince Lindsey pitched the idea and shared a […]

DOVER (WJER) (February 10, 2023) – The city’s former mayor has officially filed notice that he will appeal his criminal conviction and sentence for theft in office and related charges. A jury in November found Richard Homrighausen guilty of one felony and five misdemeanors. Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court Judge […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (February 9, 2023) – A child rapist from New Philadelphia will serve two consecutive life sentences with a chance for parole in 20 years. Jeffrey Pringle, 60, pleaded guilty to three counts of rape and four counts of gross sexual imposition with sexually violent predator specifications for […]