NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (June 3, 2026) – Tuscarawas County residents may notice a red tint in the river in the coming days, emergency officials say. EMA Director Jennifer James says the discoloration, reported upstream in Stark County, comes from a food-grade dye and poses no risk to the public. The dye originated from a manufacturing facility and was being processed through Massillon’s wastewater treatment plant under EPA guidance. As containme…
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