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More counterfeit bills turn up in New Phila

January 31, 2023

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2023) – Police Chief Mike Goodwin is urging business owners to be on the lookout for the counterfeit bills that have been popping up across the city.     He says they’re typically easy to spot if you have a counterfeit detection pen or know what to […]



Depot ending 15-year run managing Historic Schoenbrunn

January 31, 2023

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Jan. 31, 2023) – Historic Schoenbrunn Village will be under new management when it reopens this spring. The Dennison Depot announced last week that it was handing the site back over to the Ohio History Connection after 15 years as its caretaker. Executive Director Wendy Zucal is […]




Weekend Basketball: IVC races coming down to the wire

January 30, 2023

BOYS WJER had a pair of victories over the airwaves Friday. New Philadelphia won its 10th in a row, beating West Holmes 48-35, led by Carter Vandall’s 29 points. Next up for the Quakers, Massillon Washington on the road Tuesday on WJER. Dover topped Parkersburg South, visiting from West Virginia, […]




Republican Party accepting applications for Dover mayor

January 25, 2023

DOVER (WJER) (January 25, 2023) – The Tuscarawas County Republican Central Committee is now accepting applications for candidates to fill the vacant Dover mayor seat. Applicants must live in the city of Dover and be registered to vote with the Republican Party. Resumes can be mailed to the Tuscarawas County […]


Winter weather advisory creates hectic morning on roads

January 25, 2023

DOVER (WJER) (Jan. 25, 2023) – The snow led to an eventful morning for drivers, road crews, and first responders. Area schools canceled classes today and vehicles slid off roads in different parts of the county. No major injuries were reported. Tuscarawas County Engineer Joe Bachman says he had 15 […]