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Police: 1 still in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash in Colerain Twp.
Colerain Township police said multiple cars were involved in a crash Tuesday at the intersection of Pippin and Kemper roads. In total, six people were transported to the hospital.
Bellaire murder: Resident detains 21-year-old suspect at gunpoint, police reveal details
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Bellaire police are releasing more details on a murder that took place Saturday night in the village. Officers arrested 21-year-old Brian Melott in the shooting death of 19-year-old David Allen Jr., both residents at the Indian Run apartments. "Officers arrived. We found one suspect, which...
Summer sizzles in Cadiz: Concert series and uptown events tune a revitalizing beat
CADIZ, Ohio — May marks the start of several events happening in Cadiz, including a summer concert series at Sally Buffalo Park’s Mark at the Park as well as monthly events happening in the heart of Cadiz that are designed to bring in business and new people. The...
Addison's Achievers, Officer Greg Clark: Pillar of kindness, protector of St. Clairsville
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Greg Clark is a lifelong resident of Belmont County. While others report to their jobs day in and day out, Greg may take his badge off, but he rarely stops his task as a protector in the community. "Greg Clark is one of the most...
Local high school wrestlers honored for winning Ohio State Championship
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Two area high school athletes were honored on Wednesday for their outstanding accomplishments. Ohio State Champion wrestlers Reese Stephen and teammate Skylar King of Barnesville were recognized at Wednesday morning’s Belmont County Commission meeting. A proclamation was read by Commission President Jerry Echemann for each wrestler recognizing their accomplishments for […]
Wheeling's homeless relocation to Maintenance Trail curbs cleanup costs
WHEELING, W.Va. — Last month, the city of Wheeling moved all homeless camps to one centralized location along Maintenance Trail. According to the city manager's office, it cost taxpayers just under $88,000 to clean up multiple homeless camps over a 7-month period. The initiative started before the city ordinance...
Police bodycam shows video of Colerain bus attack aftermath
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - Bodycam video released by the Colerain Township Police Department showed the aftermath of an attack against a 21-year-old woman last week. Three teenagers are accused of beating the woman while they were on the bus on April 13. Three juveniles - ages 17, 14 and...
OhioRISE program for youth coming to Belmont County
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – OhioRISE is opening an office at the Bridgeport School complex. The agency is a managed care system that helps young people with complex behavioral or mental health needs. Now OhioRISE is renting office space at the school, to be a resource for students and families all over Belmont County. They […]
West Virginia inmate who claimed he was operating food truck to get loan sentenced
WHEELING, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man who claimed he was operating a food truck in West Virginia while he was incarcerated in a federal prison in order to falsely obtain COVID-19 funding was sentenced to prison again, prosecutors said. Anton Demetrius Matthews, 40, of Wheeling was sentenced to more...
Police looking for person who stole from a West Virginia business
Police say they need assistance from the public identifying a person that allegedly stole from a local business. Wheeling Police say a person was involved in a shoplifting incident at a Center Wheeling business. The person left the establishment with about $89.98 of merchandise, according to officials. If you have any information or recognize the […]
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 […]
Wheeling mayoral candidates discuss future of homeless liaison position as sunset nears
WHEELING, W.Va. — In July 2021, Wheeling City Council voted to create a homeless liaison position. It was a tight vote, that passed 4-3 at the time. The goal was to bridge the gap being seen between city officials and homeless advocates. When the position passed, it was considered...
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 […]
Two West Virginia men admit to federal firearms offenses
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two West Virginia men have admitted to firearms charges. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Mustafa A. Baker, age 54, of Wheeling, West Virginia, pled guilty today to the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Baker was wanted on outstanding warrants of brandishing […]
Four local schools celebrate grand opening of greenhouse
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Marshall High School hosted their annual greenhouse sale today, selling over half of their stock in less than five hours. Students from John Marshall and Cameron High Schools along with Moundsville and Sherrard Middle Schools made this possible through dedication and hard work. Work to host this event […]
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