Child Dies At July 4th Gathering

Child Dies At July 4th Gathering

KENLY – A July 4th gathering of family and friends at a Johnston County home ended with the tragic death of a child. It happened around 7:21pm Friday at a home on Rhodes Road outside of Kenly. A number of adults and approximately 10 children had gathered at the home for Independence Day. Authorities said […]

Man killed working on vehicle, unconscious child at water park among July 4th weekend 911 calls - WJER Radio 100.9FM & 1450AM

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 6, 2025) – Area first responders had anything but a relaxing Fourth of July weekend.   Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell says a child – approximately three years old – was found unconscious in the deep end of the pool at the Uhrichsville Water Park Sunday around 3:30 p.m. and flown to Akron Children’s Hospital.  There were no immediate updates on the child’s condition.  This follows what Campbell says appears…