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‘The animals are our top priority,’ local shelter reflects on humane agent cases from 2023
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Awareness Month, and during this month, Jefferson County. Humane Society reflects on all of the cases that they have seen throughout the year.In 2023, JCHS Humane Agent investigated over 500 reports from the community. Out of those 500, 322 animals were brought into their care. […]
Local Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities introduces mobile changing unit to promote inclusion at community events
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities has invested in a mobile changing unit to provide more inclusion opportunities for the special needs population. JCBDD acquired the 24-foot trailer from Montondo Trailer LLC of Buffalo, N.Y., this winter and will make it available free of charge for community events, beginning with First […]
Understanding pet protection in Jefferson County: Roles of wardens, agents, control
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — There are three different types of animal protection professionals who work together to ensure community safety, yet many are unaware of each type in Jefferson County. The first is a dog warden. They are a county employee whose job it is to protect people from...
Steubenville police respond to surge in vehicle thefts, urge residents to secure cars
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — At the beginning of April, the Steubenville Police Department and its investigators saw an increase in stolen vehicles, and they wanted the public to be aware and vigilant regarding their vehicles. After the increase-- the patrol division got involved. "The patrol division was then able to...
Jefferson County Animal Shelter faces allegations of preferential adoption practices
Editor’s note: A correction has been made to show a board member did not adopt the Shih-Tzu JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — The Jefferson County Humane Society has been the subject of many Facebook debates over the last several days. Potential adopters and foster families are accusing the shelter of not honoring adoption reservations and […]
Ohio community unites to support local teen with Stage 4 Melanoma
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jefferson County community is showing that not all heroes wear capes as they pull together this Saturday to help Colton Burkey, a local teen who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma. According to organizers, family and friends are organizing a ride and subsequent spaghetti benefit with other moneymaking activities to […]
Jefferson County Sheriff announces contract for deputy dedicated to Yorkville
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Yorkville has been without a consistent police chief for a few months, raising safety concerns in the village. Now, a resolution is in the works. On Thursday morning, Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla announced a contract seeking commissioners’ signatures that would allow for a deputy in the village.
Dockside Bar & Grill at Tappan Lake will feature American cuisine at lakeside location
Buehler's Fresh Foods will be operating a new restaurant at the Tappan Marina in Harrison County. The restaurant, known as the Dockside Bar & Grill at Tappan Lake, opens on Mother's Day weekend. TAPPAN ‒ The new Dockside Bar & Grill at Tappan Lake will be opening on Mother's Day...
Frost Advisory extended into Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Frosty Advisory has been issued by The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh for Thursday morning. The Advisory is in effect from 12 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Thursday. Counties included: Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, and Hancock. Temperatures are forecast to dip towards the middle 30s through Thursday morning, which could result […]
Weirton's economy grows with multi-million Park Drive project
WEIRTON, W.Va. — Economic development has been rising in the city of Weirton for the past decade and that continues as Phase 1 of the Park Drive development site is currently taking place, which would add even more businesses to Three Springs Drive. "We have a big water fountain,...
DUI checkpoint scheduled on West Virginia Route 2 on Saturday
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint in Brooke County on WV State Route 2 near Mahan Lane in Follansbee. Officials say the checkpoint will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 8 p.m. and conclude on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 2 a.m. This checkpoint […]
Former mill worker and city manager react to potential re-opening of West Virginia Tin Mill
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The potential of a new company taking over the former Cleveland Cliffs Tin Mill in Weirton is giving the recently discouraged town a little bit of hope. Cleveland Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves announced the possibility of another company taking over the plant to make electrical components for transformers, which Local […]
Strong Towns Steubenville kick-starts 2024 with first Cycling the City event
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — Strong Towns Steubenville held its first Cycling the City event for 2024. "We’re excited to have Cycle the City return for 2024. We have had a pretty good turnout for early spring, so we’re ready to hit the pavement and get people involved in the community," said Jefferson County Health Commissioner Andrew Henry.
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