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Sugarcreek, Ohio · SugarcreekSUGARCREEK ‒ About 2,500 AEP Ohio customers are without power in the village of Sugarcreek and the surrounding area after a tree fell on a transmission line and damaged equipment. AEP crews are on the scene making repairs, according to Patrick Pratt, a spokesman for the company. The incident happened around 7:40 a.m. There is no estimate when the power will be back on. Mayor Walt Wilson said the damage to the transmission line occurred in the vi…See the Story
2,500 customers in Sugarcreek area without power; no estimate when it will be restored - Finnoexpert

New Philadelphia · New PhiladelphiaNEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – The State Highway Patrol believes the crash that closed state Route 39 just east of New Philadelphia for several hours Friday morning was caused by a suspected drunk driver. New Philadelphia Post Sgt. Bill Bower says the post was notified about the crash near Kaserman Road SE just after 4 a.m. He says the car drifted off the road – bringing down numerous utility lines and causing several poles to lean. Bo…Read Article
Driver in crash that closed SR 39 several hours arrested for OVI - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

New Philadelphia · New PhiladelphiaNEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Aug. 1, 2025) – A new, inclusive playground at Tuscora Park for children of all abilities is on track to open by next summer. New Philadelphia high school teacher Preston Cornell is leading the fundraising effort. She says the Tuscora Park Foundation has about $370,000 toward a $450,000 goal. Donations to the playground can be made through the Tuscora Park Foundation. Mayor Joel Day says work will start after Labor Day t…Read Article