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Chillin’ & Grillin’ Contest registration is open!

June 22, 2026

Registration is open NOW for the prize package of the summer! It’s WJER’s Chillin’ & Grillin’ Contest. This year’s grand prize winner of Chillin’ & Grillin’ will receive: 70th Anniversary Edition Kettle Charcoal Grill – Weaver Appliance $250 gift card – Sugar Valley Meats Leaf blower – ProCore Power Equipment […]






Bike Rodeo planned in Sugarcreek

August 6, 2025

There will be a Bike Rodeo and Safety Night in Sugarcreek on Thursday starting at 4:30 p.m. at the fire station pavilion on North Broadway. There will be free bike helmets to those who arrive early, presentations and a visit from the health department’s facility dog Cody, a golden retriever. […]




New Philadelphia police catch grab-and-dash thieves at mall

July 23, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 23, 2024) – Police say they will present their case to the grand jury Wednesday after they caught two people red-handed trying to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise from Kohl’s. New Philadelphia Police Officer Kurt Olson says the attempted theft took place on Sunday, July […]


Suspect ends up in hospital after crash following high-speed chase

May 11, 2024

DOVER (WJER) (May 10, 2024) – A 53-year-old Coshocton County man is facing felony charges, potentially including attempted vehicular assault, after a high-speed chase through Tuscarawas County late Wednesday afternoon. State Highway Patrol Sergeant Brian Hawkins says it started just after 6 p.m. on I-77 southbound in New Philadelphia and […]