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Three West Virginia families have to abandon homes after experiencing dogs with cancer, neurological twitches, other medical issues by alleged contaminated fracking
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Three families say they had to choose between their home, and their health. Living in the rural Knob Fork area of Wetzel County, they believe fracking operations by EQT that moved into their area, tainted the air and water to the degree that they could no longer live there. They […]
Heavy carbon and alloy steel plate manufacturing facility coming to Ohio
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio — American Heavy Plates Solutions, LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, the Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Monroe County Port Authority, on Thursday, announced a commitment to invest more than $10 million to further expand its operations in Monroe County. Founded in 2017, American Heavy Plates Solutions […]
West Virginia day care will permanently close
A West Virginia day care says it will permanently close. Plays Child Care Center in Moundsville, WV says it will permanently close due to staffing issues. The last day is scheduled to be Friday May 17 at the close of business. The day care said staffing issues has been an issue for a while and […]
Firefighter recognized for 50 years with department
ST. MARYS, W.Va. (WTAP) - St. Marys Volunteer Fire Department recently recognized a member who has been with the department for 50 years. Back in 1974, Gary Little decided to join the SMVFD and has been with them ever since. There was no real reason why Little decided to join...
An award winning thriller short film was shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary and you can watch it now
An award winning short film was shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary and it was just recently released. “A Little Glass of Rum” was released on May 10 with parts of the film shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, WV. The description of the film says, “after grieving over the murder of his […]
Hilltop Elementary takes part in mock court trial
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Fifth grade students from Hilltop Elementary got real world experience during a Mock Court Trial in a Marshall County Courtroom. Between judge, jury, court reporter, attorney’s and defendants, students worked on a real case, learning about court proceedings and the criminal justice system. Circuit Judge Jeff Cramer has been helping […]
Local businesses boost children's rehab fundraiser with pizza sales
Local organizations raised "dough" for Easterseals Rehabilitation Center to support children with disabilities. Ohio County Schools, Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, and Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal participated. In Moundsville and New Martinsville, Original PJ’s Pizza donated a portion of Friday’s sales to the cause. "I was actually a...
We asked people in the Northern Panhandle what’s on their mind this election season. They told us: roads, jobs and drugs
Every few hours, fleets of tanker trucks zip through the very same narrow two-lane roads George Vucelick travels to get to his Moundsville home. The old, winding country roads now feature a growing number of potholes and divots alongside sections of asphalt that are sagging, even crumbling at some points — illustrating the devastating toll […] We asked people in the Northern Panhandle what’s on their mind this election season. They told us: roads, jobs and drugs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Students explore potential jobs during career job fair
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Students at Center McMechen took part in a career fair this afternoon to learn more about the workforce. Several organizations and businesses in the Ohio Valley attended and answered questions the kids had. The most popular question of the day was: “What is your favorite and least favorite thing about […]
B3 Styles Boutique Celebrates Grand Reopening at New Shinnston Location
SHINNSTON, W.Va (WDTV) - B3 Styles, a boutique dedicated to empowering women through fashion, celebrated its grand reopening today at its new storefront on Pike Street in Shinnston. The clothing store aims to enhance women’s confidence by offering stylish and body-positive fashion choices. Shannon Kellar, the owner of B3...
Two Bridgeport Teachers among Finalists for Harrison County Teacher of Year; Lincoln's Wolfe is Winner
Two teachers were among the five finalists for the 2024 Harrison County Teacher of the Year that was announced during the May 7 meeting of the Harrison County Board of Education. Bridgeport High School social studies teacher Brent Kimble was among the finalists. Also making the final cut was Johnson...
John Marshall High School honors their 2024 graduates
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Graduation season is in full swing, and tonight, John Marshall High School seniors could not have asked for a more perfect night for their own. The 2024 graduates were honored this evening at Monarch Stadium. This was the school’s 56th commencement. The top one percent of the class includes Grace […]
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