Rhonda A. Olson, 67 of New Philadelphia Rhonda Ann Olson, 67 of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026 at her residence.… Read the rest

Ellen Jane Baker, 92 of Newcomerstown Ellen Jane Baker, 92 of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026 at New Dawn Rehab and Healthcare Center.… Read the rest

CADIZ (WJER) (Sept. 4, 2026) – We’re learning more about the suspect accused in a multi-county crime spree that began in Tuscarawas County early Monday morning and ended hours later with an arrest near Pittsburgh. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Blake Eugene Judy, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, […] The post Deputies: Crime Spree Began Hours After Hospital Release appeared first on WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM.

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 4, 2026) – Power outages caused by Thursday night’s strong winds affected parts of Dover and communities across Tuscarawas County. In Dover, Mayor Shane Gunnoe says a large tree split during the storm and fell onto a power feed line serving the city’s east side. Several utility […] The post Strong Winds Knock Out Power Across Dover and Tuscarawas County appeared first on WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM.

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept. 3, 2026) – The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in scam calls from people posing as law-enforcement officers, sometimes using partial names of real deputies to seem legitimate. Officials say the callers often claim the person missed jury duty or a […] The post Scam Calls Impersonating Deputies Reported in Tuscarawas County appeared first on WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM.

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Sept 3, 2026) – The TUFF Bags program is back in action, sending weekend food bags home with students so they don’t go hungry away from school. Coordinator Lisa Walker says the program serves nearly 2,000 students each week across six Tuscarawas County school districts. Volunteers from […] The post TUFF Bags Program Kicks Off School Year, Feeding Nearly 2,000 Students Weekly appeared first on WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM.

Have you seen Archie? Archie went missing on Wednesday, September 2nd. Archie is an orange and white cat with short fur who was last seen on Marlin Lane in Shelmar Mobile Home Park located in New Philadelphia. If you see Archie, please call 330–447–5481.  The post Lost cat in Shelmar Park, New Philadelphia appeared first on WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM.

NEW PHILADELPHIA – One of the United Way of Tuscarawas County’s biggest fundraising event is this weekend with a afternoon of drinking and dining at Kent State Tuscarawas. The sixth annual Brews and Bites is Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. indoors and outdoors on campus. The United Way’s Hannah […] The post Craft brews, unlimited bites and now wine featured at United Way fundraiser appeared first on WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM.

NEW PHILADELPHIA – Almost two months after 32 dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions, the Tuscarawas County Humane Society is ready to offer them up for adoption. Shelter Director Haley Predragovich says a Sandyville home was in “absolutely deplorable” conditions on July 14th when the Humane Society rescued 32 dogs, […] The post ‘Pugglepalooza’ next step in recovery for dogs rescued from ‘deplorable’ conditions appeared first on WJER Radio 100.9FM &

DOVER (WJER) (Sept. 2, 2026) – The Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market is putting the spotlight on local seniors today with its annual Senior Day at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. Volunteer Mark McKenzie says 170 goodie bags will be handed out, next to the info booth, to those 60 and over […] The post Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market Hosts Senior Day Today appeared first on WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM.