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Behind the scenes: A look at how law enforcement is combatting drugs in Guernsey County
The Guernsey County Sheriff's Office has three general case detectives and three narcotics detectives. The primary function of the CODE Task Force is drug enforcement. CAMBRIDGE − When it comes to getting drugs off the streets of Guernsey County, a dedicated team of individuals is working tirelessly. Lt. Sam...
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 […]
Mother arrested, 3 kids removed from Ohio home after a 2-year-old overdosed from amphetamines
Guernsey County, OH (WTRF) – A mother has been arrested and her kids have been removed from her home after a 2-year-old child was exposed and overdosed on amphetamines. The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office said they were notified from social workers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital that they were treating a 2 year old child for […]
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 […]
Governor announces $3.9M Black Horse Inn renovation for Underground Railroad Museum
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday morning $3.9 million that will go toward renovating the historic Black Horse Inn in Morristown into the new home for the Underground Railroad Museum. "It's a great day for all of Belmont County,” Belmont County Commission President Jerry Echemann...
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...
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 […]
Man gets prison for stealing cash and identities from customers at West Virginia credit union
Brandon Rayshawn Watkins, 30, of Douglasville, Georgia, was sentenced today to 13 months in federal prison for bank fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, Watkins made unauthorized transactions from accounts at Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union in New Martinsville. Watkins obtained the personal identifying information and account numbers for numerous credit […]
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...
Breaking – Escaped Prisoner Alert from Noble County
The Noble County Sheriff’s Office issues an urgent alert regarding an escaped prisoner in the Summerfield, OH area. The escaped prisoner is described as approximately 5’4″ tall, weighing 135 lbs, with brown/blonde hair, green eyes, and aged 33. She was last seen wearing a red top and jean shorts, without shoes or restraints.
Moundsville businesses call for local support during National Small Business Week
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — This week is National Small Business Week across the country. The goal is to celebrate small businesses within local communities, get people out to shop locally and celebrate the strength each owner has created at their own business. In Moundsville, Jefferson Avenue and surrounding streets have...
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