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Dover City Council braces for legal battles with mayor

April 18, 2022

DOVER (WJER) (April 18, 2022) – City Council last week authorized spending more money on legal representation as the city fights lawsuits and appeals from Mayor Richard Homrighausen. Council President Shane Gunnoe criticized Homrighausen, who also wants the city to pay his legal bills. “For some time, as it relates […]



Listen to “This Is Public Health” podcast

April 11, 2022

Have you ever wondered what the Tuscarawas County Health Department works on behind the scenes to keep our community safe and healthy? “This is Public Health” is a podcast produced by Get Level Podcast Network here in Tuscarawas County, it’s your chance to get an inside look into public health […]



Kyle Miller makes Garaway wrestling history

March 18, 2022

SUGARCREEK (WJER) (March 18, 2022) – Garaway’s Kyle Miller last weekend concluded the best season of any wrestler in school history. The 113-pound senior earned second at the Division III State Wrestling Tournament. Coach Greg Miller says that’s the highest a Pirate has ever placed. “He was only the second […]


New Philadelphia Mayor says state of the city is strong

March 3, 2022

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (March 3, 2022) – Mayor Joel Day says the state of the city is strong and optimistic. He issued his annual report Tuesday. 2022 State of the City Report_FINAL “The city is in a good position financially,” he said. “The economic growth that we’ve experienced over the […]




Coalition continuing prevention efforts as Empower Tusc

February 22, 2022

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Feb. 22, 2022) – The group known for the last decade as the Tuscarawas County Anti-Drug Coalition is now Empower Tusc.  Members announced the change and unveiled the group’s new logo during a press conference in the Tuscora Park Youth Center Tuesday afternoon. Coordinator Jodi Salvo says […]