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Steel plant falls in West Virginia, but no one hears a sound
WEIRTON, West Virginia — The hum is gone. It was a sound that told locals that men and women were working. It told small businesses that have tried to hold on, after each cutback at the iconic steel mill that for over 100 years defined their skyline, that people would need their services. Services from […]
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...
State Fire Marshal investigating fire at Salem apartment
Several departments battled a fire at an apartment in Columbiana County. Green Township, Perry Township, Salem and Damascus Fire Departments responded to the fire just before 6 p.m. Dark clouds of smoke could be seen coming from a unit in an apartment building at 674 East 6th Street in Salem.
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 […]
Toronto community unites in prayer on National Prayer Day, honors first responders
TORONTO, Ohio — National Prayer Day events continued in Toronto on Thursday with a gathering at the town gazebo. Clergy of Crossroads North River Church, Riverview United Methodist Church and the Toronto First Methodist Church were all in attendance. Community members prayed for first responders, including the Jefferson County...
History, tradition and powerful faith at the Ohio Valley’s National Day of Prayer commemorations
(WTRF) — Whether it’s part of your daily routine or something you rarely do, prayer continues to be a uniting force in a divided nation. It’s provided strength when our future looked the darkest, and today the Ohio Valley showed that it’s still one of our guiding lights. From the American Revolution to the Civil […]
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...
Franciscan University's $59M hall to be completed in the fall
The Christ the Teacher Academic Hall and Conference Center at Franciscan University of Steubenville is inching toward completion. Officials with the university say it’s not just a great investment in the school but in the whole town. The $59 million facility will cover more than 100,000 square feet, serving...
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