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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 […]


United Way of Tusc County finds its new CEO

April 30, 2024

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (April 29, 2024) – The United Way of Tuscarawas County has found its new president and CEO. Sarah Spies will succeed Robin Waltz, who recently announced her retirement after eight years at the helm. Spies will take over June 3, moving into the leadership roll from her […]






Lost dog – Port Washington

November 17, 2023

Have you seen Tink? Tink went missing on Tuesday, November 14th. Was wearing an orange collar. Last seen location: Arnold Road in Port Washington. Please call 740-610-3333 if you see Tink.


New Philadelphia’s Zach Rothrock is the OCC Defensive POY

October 27, 2023

New Philadelphia senior linebacker Zach Rothrock was named the Ohio Cardinal Conference defensive player of the year Thursday. 2023 OCC Football Selections Quaker quarterback Keaton Fausel, lineman Boston Crowell, and defensive standouts Jaiden Boltz and Garrett Dillon-Rine made the OCC first team. Etnie Richardson, Carson Long, Hudson Osborn, and Pete […]