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Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Alleged Murder-Suicide

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Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Alleged Murder-Suicide

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Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office investigates alleged murder-suicide in Dover Township at a residence in the 2000 block of Gordon Road NW.See the Story

North Bay Police Service members proud to carry the torch for Special Olympics

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North Bay Police Service members proud to carry the torch for Special Olympics

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Merv Shantz has carried a torch for the Special Olympics for a long time. The North Bay Police Service Constable was front and centre on Wednesday for the annual North Bay Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.See the Story

[Opinion] New Philadelphia mayor opposes statewide effort to abolish property taxes - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

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[Opinion] New Philadelphia mayor opposes statewide effort to abolish property taxes - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Joel Day is opposed to a statewide effort to eliminate property taxes, and he is sharing his opinion with his peers and state legislators. A group called Citizens for Property Tax Reform is trying to collect more than 400,000 signatures statewide to put a constitution amendment on the November ballot abolishing property taxes in Ohio. Meanwhile, two Republican state representatives last week introduced a bill that would …Read Article

Advocates welcome progress in stopping overdose deaths - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

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As New Philadelphia removes encampments, homeless shelter construction progresses - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

NEW PHILADELPHILA – The city is removing a pair of homeless encampments this week. Service Director Ron McAbier says workers have been clearing out an encampment near the 77-250 interchange and along the Tuscarawas River behind the shopping plaza that includes Big Lots. He says they also plan to remove the encampment along the river by New Towne Mall this week. The work is funded by a state grant that McAbier says was created to keep litter and …New Philadelphia · New Philadelphia Read Article

Ribbon cutting set for new Panhandle Park - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (June 9, 2025) – Twin City officials are getting ready to recognize everyone who played a role in creating new green space on East Fourth Street in Uhrichsville along Little Stillwater Creek. There’s a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for the Panhandle Park Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The park includes lighting and sidewalks. Twin City Chamber of Commerce Director Beth DiDonato says the land was cleared in late 2022.…Uhrichsville · Uhrichsville Read Article

Age of Steam museum to present World War II event

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The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum will host the World War II-themed “Steam to Victory” event June 13-14. Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum SUGARCREEK, Ohio — The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum will host “Steam to Victory,” a World War II-themed event paying homage to the role railroads played in the war, on Father’s Day weekend, Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14. The event, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, will feature living history reenac…World War II · Sugarcreek See the Story

Tuscarawas County will be busy at the state track meets - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

The state track meets are this week in Columbus, and Tuscarawas County will be well represented in all three divisions. Tuscarawas County regional champions include Tuscarawas Central Catholic’s Elena Price in the 800, an incredible three relay teams for the Indian Valley boys, the Tusky Valley girls 4 by 400 relay team, the Tusky Valley boys 4 by 100, Tusky Valley’s Abe McElwee in the 400, and the Newcomerstown girls 4 by 100 relay team. The st…Tuscarawas County · Tuscarawas County Read Article

2 Killed in Weekend Motorcycle Crash in Northeast Ohio

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Keith Morris and Jill Morris of Uhrichsville died after a motorcycle crash, which happened on US Route 250 in Tuscarawas County.Uhrichsville · Uhrichsville See the Story

Senior Center Celebration - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

WJER will be broadcasting LIVE from the Tuscarawas County Senior Center on Friday, June 6th from 9am to 11am. Join us as we celebrate Two Decades of Gratitude – a special event honoring 20 years of memories, milestones, and meaningful moments. Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy everything the Senior Center has meant to our community. Don’t miss the celebration Friday, June 6th, only on WJER! We can’t wait to see you there. For more informati…Tuscarawas County · Tuscarawas County Read Article

Firefighters respond to Memorial Day machine fire at Meteor Sealing - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

DOVER (WJER) (May 28, 2025) – Dover firefighters have been saying it could be a few days before normal operations resume at Meteor Sealing Systems on South Tuscarawas Avenue following a machine fire Monday. Fire Lt. Brian Stewart says they were called shortly after 3:30 p.m. and started searching for the fire in near-zero visibility in the smoke-filled building. They would learn the building’s sprinkler system had extinguished the fire and it to…Memorial Day · Dover Read Article