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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 […]


Dennison officials reviewing outdoor ice rink proposal

January 24, 2023

DENNISON (WJER) (Jan. 24, 2023) – The village could be getting another wintertime attraction. Mayor Greg DiDonato has asked the finance committee to review a proposal for a seasonal ice skating rink on the corner of Grant and Fourth, next to the gazebo. It would cost the village just under […]