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WTRF- 7News

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Crews respond to 2 vehicle collision in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Marshall County EMA Director Tom Hart tells us that emergency crews are currently responding to a 2 vehicle accident on Middle Grave Creek Road. 1 patient is being transported to WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital. Glen Dale VFD, Moundsville VFD, Marshall County EMS and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are […]

Marshall County, WV · 7h

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Man arrested for allegedly vandalizing cemetery, desecrating American flags on Veterans Day in Ohio Valley

WOODSFIELD, OH (WTRF) — An Ohio Valley man was arrested after American flags were desecrated and a cemetery was vandalized on Veterans Day, according to the Woodsfield Police Department. Police identified the man as Cordell Vincent, 27, of Woodsfield. Vincent was booked into the Monroe County Jail on charges of vandalism, desecration and littering for […]

Woodsfield, OH · 1d

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Listening Bench coming to Belmont County to help combat suicide

BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Next year a bench will be placed in Belmont County with a special purpose. The Listening Bench is the project of a group of agencies and individuals aiming to allow people experiencing struggles to be able to sit down and talk to someone about their feelings. A trained volunteer will […]

Belmont County, OH · 2d

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Man sentenced for drug crime in West Virginia

WHEELING, WV (WVNS) — A man from West Virginia was sentenced for selling drugs in public housing. According to a press release, 32-year-old Roger Lee Williams, of Wheeling, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for trafficking drugs from a public housing apartment. The release stated that a search warrant was carried out at […]

Wheeling, WV · 7h

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Man found at hospital arrested after alleged fight in West Virginia, other person found at home with gunshot wound

LOGAN, W.Va. (WTRF) — A West Virginia man faces several charges after a fight and reported gunfire, according to West Virginia State Police. Troopers from the Logan Detachment responded to the call on Nov. 11. Everyone involved had left before officers arrived. Troopers later learned that Homer Spry, 49, of Logan, was being treated at […]

Logan, WV · 10h

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MAC Football Standings, Tiebreaker: Records, Rules for WMU, Toledo, Buffalo, Ohio

The Mid-American Conference football standings are a thing of beauty. The MAC teams have all played six conference games. Four teams are tied for first place at 5-1 in conference play: Western Michigan, Toledo, Buffalo and Ohio. There’s still plenty of football to be played, but it’s creating quite the...

Toledo, OH · 14h

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This Forgotten Ohio State Park Has A Strange Sound That Locals Say Comes From The Woods

Howls, sharp wood knocks, and rocks thrown by nobody you can see. Those are the sounds people report in one sprawling park’s woods. The place has earned a nickname as the Bigfoot Capital of Ohio. It even hosts what’s billed as the world’s longest-running Bigfoot conference. I...

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Rx Kids launches in Belmont County, offering prenatal and early-infant cash support

Expecting families in Belmont County now have access to a new program that provides direct cash support during pregnancy and a baby’s first six months of life. The Rx Kids program has launched in Ohio in partnership with the Community Action Commission of Belmont County. The program describes itself as the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program.

Belmont County, OH · 2d

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Ground broken on Riverside Elementary in McMechen, new school set for 2028

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — A long-awaited new elementary school is on the way for students in McMechen, with local and state leaders breaking ground on the project Thursday afternoon in Marshall County. School and state officials held a ceremony at the site of the future Riverside Elementary School. State...

Marshall County, WV · 7h

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Tensions rise in Mingo Junction after ex-fire chief found guilty in court

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Tensions remained high in Mingo Junction following the latest court ruling involving former Fire Chief Brandon Montgomery, as residents packed a village council meeting to protest council members’ handling of his case. Montgomery pleaded no contest, was found guilty and was sentenced to community...

Mingo Junction, OH · 1d

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Shadyside Food Pantry gears up to help families as winter and holidays near

SHADYSIDE, Ohio — As colder weather settles in, many families are facing difficult choices between paying to heat their homes and putting food on the table. The Shadyside Food Pantry said it is preparing for the winter and holiday season with expanded efforts to help anyone struggling to make ends meet.

Shadyside, OH · 2d

The Daily Jeffersonian

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State-bound Meadowbrook leads local wave of District 12 volleyball honors

CAMBRIDGE − Fresh off guiding the Meadowbrook Colts to a record of 25-1 and third appearance in the last seven years in the OHSAA Division V Final Four veteran head coach Kelly Zehnder has been tabbed Division V Coach of the Year. Zender guided the Colts back to the Final Four, where they will take on Coldwater Friday, Nov. 13, at Wittenberg University. Her leadership spearheads a massive haul on the recently released 2026 All-District 12 Volleyball All-Star Teams. Zehnder and her standout Division V sophomore player of the year Addie Schultice highlight a big year for area programs − including Division VI top honors for Shenandoah senior Molly Van Fleet, who earned player of the year honors, and co-coach of the Year Megan Grywalski as local teams combined for an impressive 25 total first-team and second-team recognitions across Guernsey, Muskingum, Noble and Belmont counties. A deep Colts roster For Zehnder and the Colts, the all-district recognition serves as validation before they step onto the floor in Springfield to chase a OHSAA state championship. Schultice anchored the explosive Meadowbrook attack all season long, earning the division's top individual honor. She is joined on the Division V first team by senior

Cambridge, OH · 2d

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‘A Long Time Coming’: Remains of WV WWII POW land at Pittsburgh International Airport

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTRF) – After 81 years, a missing World War II soldier has finally come home.  The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were returned to West Virginia Wednesday, and at Pittsburgh International Airport, family members gathered to proudly welcome the American hero home.   For the Richmond family, bringing Raymond home is a moment […]

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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In Ohio communities with limited public transportation, volunteers drive veterans to the doctor

Getting to a doctor’s appointment used to be stressful for Vietnam War veteran Rex Theobald. The 87-year-old former U.S. Army sergeant’s health issues prevented him from driving himself. And though he has a supportive family, their lack of military discipline meant they sometimes ran late, which wasn’t good for his health.

Noble County, OH · 1d

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81 years later, WWII POW Raymond Carl Richmond returns home to Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — More than eight decades after he died as a prisoner of war in World War II, Raymond Carl Richmond has finally come home. Richmond was returned to Marshall County on Wednesday, where family, friends and community members gathered on the county courthouse lawn for a special Veterans Day ceremony honoring his service and sacrifice.

Marshall County, WV · 1d

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Jefferson County leaders tout development plan near YSU campus

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Jefferson County leaders are moving ahead with plans to develop land near Youngstown State University’s Steubenville campus, saying the effort is aimed not only at improving the area but also at attracting young people to the city and giving them a reason to stay. County...

Jefferson County, OH · 2d

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Brooke County Chamber honors businesses and leaders at annual recognition dinner

The Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and community leaders during its annual recognition dinner Wednesday evening. The organization presented multiple awards, including Business of the Year (Screwy Louie's), Citizen of the Year (Laurie Labishak), Lifetime Achievement (Marc Chernenko), New Business of the Year (Fuscardo Family Urgent Care), Young Professional of the Year (Brianna Bates), and Non-Profit of the Year (Northern Panhandle Quail Forever). The event also highlighted a communitywide scavenger hunt and local entrepreneurs, with organizers pointing to the effort as part of building a better future.

Brooke County, WV · 1d

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Mingo Junction Mill Pours $145 Million Into New Gear to Keep Steel on the Ohio River

Commercial Ave. — Approximate Location of Steelmaking Operation. New vacuum-degasser and casting technology is now running at the JSW Steel USA plant in Mingo Junction, Ohio, following a $145 million investment in equipment that workers say signals the company plans to stick around for the long haul. The upgrades sit on the same stretch of land off modern-day Commercial Avenue where steelmaking on the banks of the Ohio River has continued for well over a century.

Mingo Junction, OH · 2d

The Daily Jeffersonian

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Guernsey County awarded $214,000 for Pleasant City, Derwent street work

Forty-nine Ohio communities, including Guernsey, Belmont and Noble, will share about $11.1 million in funding for projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public facilities and essential services, according to the Ohio Department of Development.The funding comes through the federal Community Development Block Grant Allocation Program and will be used for projects designed to improve residents’ quality of life and encourage economic growth. The money can also support public service programs, including Meals on Wheels, health and wellness initiatives, and assistance for people facing housing challenges or homelessness. Guernsey County will receive $214,000 to replace curbs and improve streets in the village of Pleasant City and the community of Derwent. The projects will benefit 500 people. Belmont County will receive $288,000 to install playground equipment in the village of Barnesville and demolish dilapidated residential structures throughout the county. Noble County will receive $150,000 to improve parks in the village of Summerfield and install an accessible restroom facility in the village of Belle Valley. The projects will benefit more than 300 people. Whether it’s a reliable water system, a safe route to school, or a meal delivered to an older neighbor, these investments support the things Ohioans count on every day,” said Lydia

Guernsey County, OH · 1d