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Residents confront garbage pileups, overgrowth, and vermin in Steubenville neighborhood
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — In neighborhoods throughout Steubenville, some houses are a common sight with piles of garbage and overgrown weeds. It's an eyesore for nearby residents and many want the problem fixed. In a LaBelle neighborhood alley between Arlington and Oak Grove avenues lies a pile of rubbish which...
DeFelice Bros. fires up the oven again in Weirton after nine years
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — You know DeFelice Bros. Pizza for their twice-baked crust, and for always having a heart on Valentine’s Day. But it hasn’t been known as an option for fans of Italian food in Hancock County—until now. You asked, and they delivered…DeFelice Brothers Pizza is back on Three Springs Drive in Weirton, complete […]
How do law enforcement officials prepare for dangerous situations?
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — It’s a tragedy that is sending shockwaves throughout the country. Eight law enforcement officers were shot in the line of duty in Charlotte, North Carolina yesterday and four of those officers are dead. Law enforcement officers across the country clock in every day without knowing what dangerous situations they might […]
Mountain Valley Pipeline final cost estimated at $7.85 billion
CANONSBURG, Pa. (WV News) — The total cost of the Mountain Valley Pipeline is now estimated to be $7.85 billion, according to developer Equitrans Midstream. The price tag is an increase of about $280 million compared to the pipeline's last reported cost of $7.57 billion, according to information presented in a recent financial report from the company.
First surveying museum in the U.S. coming to Historic Fort Steuben
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — For just about every building you’ve ever been inside, you can thank surveyors for it being there. They’ve helped map out the country from its beginning, and after 250 years Steubenville is returning the favor. The very first surveying museum is coming to Historic Fort Steuben next year. The science of […]
Wells Academy kicks off 'One School One Book' event with fairy tale extravaganza
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — During the month of May, students at Wells Academy in Steubenville participate in its "One School One Book" event. This year, the chosen book was about fairy tales and each student received it. Wednesday night, the school hosted a kickoff event which featured a variety of fairy tale-themed activities.
Ohio requests judge to hold facility in contempt after Austin Master Services failed to clean-up illegal levels of fracking waste stored at its recycling facility
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that he is asking a Belmont County judge to find Austin Master Services and Brad D. Domitrovitsch, who is in control of the company, in contempt for failing to meet the court’s deadline to clean up the illegal levels of fracking waste stored at its recycling […]
Wednesdays in Wintersville returns
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio — A village staple during the spring and summer months returned Wednesday evening with the first Wednesdays in Wintersville of 2024. It's an event for the community to come together and it features entertainment, food, and craft vendors. Organizer Joel John said each month has four main...
Mingo Junction's multimillion business complex advances
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Two new businesses are making their way to Mingo Junction - a gas station and an ice cream shop in a new complex first reported on by NEWS9 earlier this year. The multimillion-dollar development is being built off Ohio 7 before the Commercial Avenue exit.
Historic Landmark in West Virginia is now an Airbnb
A historic landmark in West Virginia has been turned into an Airbnb. The Lucas Walter built in 1906 in Wellsburg has been turned into Arabian Nights LLC. Danielle D Thomas, owner of the historic home, said it has been a “dream come true to be able to be part of this Hallmark community and to […]
First Safe Haven baby box opens in Ohio County, serving as emergency refuge for infants
WHEELING, W.Va. — The first Safe Haven baby box in Ohio County is now open and ready for emergency use. Wednesday's ceremony marks the opening of the third baby box in West Virginia - and the 324th in the nation. The $16,000 box is located at Wheeling Fire Department's...
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