News director Jennifer Clark and reporters Jamie Hambach, Jessica Eggan, and Tim Ritzert won 8 first place awards, including the Outstanding News Operation honor, Best Regularly Scheduled News, and Hambach's second straight Best Reporter award.

"Providing the latest local news coverage to Dover, New Philadelphia, and all of Tuscarawas County has been one of the keys to our success since we went on-the-air back in 1950," said WJER president Gary Petricola. "During these challenging economic times when many radio stations are cutting back or completely eliminating their news departments, WJER remains committed to providing our listeners with the best local news coverage. I couldn't be more proud of the job Jennifer, Jamie, and Jessica have done and will continue to do for WJER," added Petricola.

In addition to the Outstanding News Operation, Best Regularly Scheduled News, and Best Reporter awards, WJER also took 1st place honors in the following categories: Best Documentary or Series, Best Spot News Coverage, Extraordinary Coverage of a Scheduled Event, Best Feature Reporting, and Best Enterprise Reporting.

During a photo taken at the A.P. event, pictured from left to right are Jessica Eggan, News Director Jennifer Clark, and Jamie Hambach.

The Tigers won the Division 4 state crown 2-0 over Convoy Crestview at Firestone Stadium in Akron, for their fifth overall state softball championship. The game was scoreless until the top of the 7th when Strasburg tallied both their runs, highlighted by Anne Dreher's game-winning RBI single that plated Kristen Smith. Sophomore Kasey Gerber was the winning pitcher, firing 3 hitless innings in relief of Carly Clark - who allowed just 1 hit during her four frames on the mound.

While Strasburg was winning a state title in Akron, Indian Valley was doing the same in Columbus. The Braves knocked-off Hamilton Badin 7-6 in extra innings to take the Division 3 championship at Huntington Park. Matt Wheeler scored the winning run in the bottom of the 8th on a throwing error by Badin pitcher Jake Clear, who tried to gun Wheeler down at third after IV's Johnny Iacobucci laid down a bunt. The state crown for the Braves was the first in school history.

Strasburg photo courtesy of Solid Rock Photos at solidrockphotos.com

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At the end of the season, we'll even have a bonus chance for you to become a contestant for the final Grand Slam drawing! See the rules below for details:

2. There is a limit of one registration per person per visit to any of the offices of First Federal Community Bank or WJER Radio. First Federal offices are located at 321 North Wooster Avenue, Dover; 902 Boulevard, Dover; 244 West High Avenue, New Philadelphia, 1047 West Main, Sugarcreek. WJER Radio is located at 646 Boulevard, Dover.

3. You may enter by sending a post card with your name, address and phone number to : Grand Slam c/o WJER Radio, 646 Boulevard, Dover, Ohio 44622.

4. You may be selected as a contestant only one time per season.

5. All contestants will be selected by random drawings from entries received at the First Federal Community Bank offices and WJER Radio.

6. Employees of First Federal Community Bank, WJER Radio, The Cleveland Indians, and their immediate families are not eligible to participate.

7. By entering the contest you agree to allow your name, voice and likeness to be used for promotional purposes.

8. For our purposes a Grand Slam is defined as: If the Indians are at bat in an official game and the bases are loaded with Cleveland Indians players... and the Indians batter hits a Home Run which scores a total of four runs (the three base runners and the batter). If for any reason the play is ruled invalid, the Grand Slam will not count.

9. The Grand Prize. If the Cleveland Indians hit a Grand Slam in the 2009 season, the selected contestant for that game will be entered in a random drawing for a $1,000 savings bond.

10. There will be a total of twenty contestants for the grand prize. This will be a combination of the Grand Slam contestants and a number of “Second Chance” contestants selected at the conclusion of the season from all remaining entries. The number of Second Chance contestants will depend on the total number of Grand Slams during the season.

The Lost and Found reports on WJER are a service of Petz Place at 118 Commercial Avenue SW in New Philadelphia.

CURRENT ENTRIES:

7/3/09 - FOUND DOG - female german shepherd. black collar. Bolivar area. 874-4423

7/3/09 - LOST CAT - black and white male, mature (not a kitten), lost near the South side of New Phila. 330-339-8724.

6/30/09 - FOUND DOG - white, medium-sized, looks like a Poodle or part Poodle, found near 12th St. and Crater Ave. in Dover. 330-343-0179.

6/29/09 - FOUND DOG - female, yellow lab, may have had puppies recently, found 6/26/09, no collar or tags, May Valley Road between Stone Creek and New Philadelphia, 330-339-7511.

6/29/09 - FOUND CAT - white, wearing a flea collar, found in the Wills Ave./McKinley Ave. area of Dover. 330-343-3839.

6/29/09 - LOST KITTEN - male, black and white, about 14 weeks old, no collar or tags, found in Parral. 330-343-1956.

6/29/09 - LOST RABBIT - male, white with brown spots, has a tattoo on his ear that says "PB," lost near Prospect St. in Dover. 330-364-1102.

6/28/09 - FOUND DOG - border collie mix, black and white, found on Boulevard, Dover, 330-364-8913.

6/28/09 - FOUND DOG - female black lab. Gray collar says "best friend". Dummermuth Rd, Dover. 343-0172,343-0336

6/24/09 - FOUND KEYS - large set of brass keys, near Marathon by Interstate in Strasburg, 330-878-5001.

6/23/09 - FOUND LEAF BLOWER - was seen falling off of a pick-up truck on South Tuscarawas Ave at Dover/Phila line. Call to identify name written inside. 330-447-9629

6/22/09 - LOST DOG - female black lab, under a year old. Name: "Daisy." Collar & tags with Uhrichsville address, but dog was staying with friends in Roswell area. 330-364-5901

6/17/09 - FOUND DOG - brindle boxer, red collar with spikes. Schneiders Crossing & Blacksnake Rd, Dover. 330-401-9228

6/15/09 - FOUND DOG - female black & brown, maybe Chow mix?, Middle Run Rd., Dover. 343-6651

6/15/09 - FOUND DOG - golden retriever, female, no collar or tags, found 6/14/09, Tuscarawas & Grant Street, New Philadelphia, 330-364-1464.

6/15/09 - FOUND DOG - female, black and brown, looks like a Chow mix, no collar or tags, found on Middle Run Rd. in Dover, 330-343-6651.

Send us your Vacation Bible School information and we'll announce them all throughout the summer. Reports air on WJER weekdays after the 11:00 am news. Please include the name of the church, dates and times of the Bible School, ages of children, themes, special activities, and registration information.

The Vacation Bible School reports are brought to you by the DaySpring Christian Bookstore. Visit them today in downtown New Philadelphia for all your Vacation Bible School supplies.

Send information to:
WJER Radio, 646 Boulevard, Dover, OH 44622
E-mail - wjer@wjer.com
Fax - (330) 364-4538

Enjoy free parking and admission at the Tuscarawas County fairgrounds where you'll find locally grown fruits and vegetables, beef, fish, cheese, honey, artisan breads, homemade baked goods, art, homemade soaps, pet treats and freshly cut flowers. Our good neighbors who put their time and care into these products are selling them straight from the farm to your family.

The Tuscarawas Valley Family Farm Market is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. The Tuscarawas Valley Family Farm Market is every Wednesday through October from 3 to 7 PM at the Tuscarawas County fairgrounds in Dover. For more information, visit online at www.tvffm.org.

Tuscarawas Valley Family Farm Market Management Team L-R: Clarence Yoder, Valerie Yoder, Jonna Cronebaugh, Kyle Valentini, Mark McKenzie

Here's what Betty wins!

• A $1,000 outdoor deck package from Sugarcreek Lumber in Sugarcreek.
• Construction of the deck by Birney Custom Carpentry, LLC.
• A $250.00 gift certificate for paint or stain for the deck provided by Sherwin Williams in New Philadelphia.
• A $500.00 gift certificate for landscaping from Stutzman's Garden Center in New Philadelphia and Sugarcreek.
• A Cub Cadet LT 1040 lawn tractor provided by Krocker’s Lawn and Garden in Dover and Rufenacht Ideal Grinding in New Philadelphia.
• A $450.00 gift certificate for exterior lighting provided by Fenton's Festival of Lights in New Philadelphia.
• A Stihl Home Owner Series Trimmer courtesy of Scott Supply in New Philadelphia.
• A $250.00 gift certificate for delicious meats from Sugar Valley Meats in Sugarcreek.
• A $250.00 gift card from Texas Roadhouse in New Philadelphia to use while her deck is being built.

  Thank you to everyone who entered the 2009 Deck and Great Outdoor Giveaway Contest!

  Pictured above is Betty Bergquist with WJER's Bob Scanlon.

The Subway Hump Day Party Tray includes 30 portions of mouth-watering Subway sub sandwiches, a tray of delicious Subway cookies, Dr. Pepper, cups, napkins, balloons and even Radiograms all delivered just in time for a fabulous lunch!

Pictured above (from left to right): Tiffany Gerber, Chrissy Blackwell, Dee Grossman, Diane Lautenschleger, Lisa Schilling, WJER's Hannah Hubbard, and Rachel Leishman.

Saturday, July 4
Tuscora Park at New Philadelphia - 10 PM

Atwood Lake Resort at Dellroy - dusk

Wood’s Tall Timber Lake Resort on Tall Timber Rd. NE, New Philadelphia - dusk (regular admission fees apply)