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Weirton marks Memorial Day with tribute to steelmaker veterans at historic site
WEIRTON, WV — A solemn Memorial Day was marked at the Weirton Steel Honor Roll, located in front of the Walmart off Park Drive. This site, once the home of Weirton Steel's general offices, holds the memorial wall that honors all the steelmakers veterans who lost their lives in service to the nation.
Buckeye Local High School adding Ag Education to course list
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Buckeye Local High School is expanding its course offerings this fall with a focus on agricultural education. School board officials approved a move at the May 20 session to add the ag curriculum and hire Cameron Best as a part-time teacher on a one-year limited contract starting in August. Superintendent Coy […]
Local center creates support group for grieving children
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A famous quote says, “what is grief if not love persevering?” Grief is one of the toughest battles we face in life and can be even more challenging for children. That’s why the Weirton Christian Center started their “Never Alone Kids” program to give grieving children a place to receive […]
Veteran breakfast restarts Jefferson County Sheriff tradition
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — It wasn’t just a room of heroes and stories today at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, it was a continuation of a sheriff’s tradition. Sheriff Fred Abdalla Jr. restarted a custom begun by his father by hosting a bimonthly breakfast for local vets. Originally held in Friendship Park, the community […]
Amsterdam's new sewer system faces issues as many residents remain unconnected
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The village of Amsterdam received a new sewer system in 2022. But after a few years, it is running into some issues. And after discussion at the Jefferson County Board of Health on Tuesday, the matter went to county commissioners on Thursday. After a couple...
Local cat survives gunshot wound to face, owner speaks out about his recovery
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Our pets are a huge part of our family – bringing endless joy to our lives. You can only imagine the shock, anger and sadness lifelong New Cumberland resident Dessie Allison felt when she found out her 2-year-old cat, Buddy, had been shot near her home. It all started on Wednesday, […]
Harrison Central students receive scholarships from Cadiz Alumni Association
CADIZ − The Cadiz High School Alumni Association has awarded 12 scholarships, totaling $38,040, to members of the Harrison Central High School Class of 2024. To qualify, students must have achieved a 3.0 accumulative grade average. The John and Margaret Tabacchi Family Scholarship of $3,000 was awarded to Nicholas...
Brown Local student injured in school bus crash in Carroll County
A Brown Local Schools bus hit a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon on Canton Road NW just north of Bellflower Road NW in Carroll County's Brown Township. One student was treated at a Canton hospital for minor injuries. The crash occurred at 3:25 p.m. when the southbound bus struck the back...
Pa. man accused of stalking two women in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Cambria County man is facing charges for allegedly stalking two women for several years. Philip Cmor, 57, of Glasgow is facing charges after an investigation began when he left coffees and cards addressed to the woman at their workplace at the Clearfield County Probation Department, according to the criminal […]
New business coming to downtown Cadiz
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — A new business is coming to downtown Cadiz and will be utilizing office space in an existing building on East Market Street. The offices will be used by a mining company that specializes in business development and marketing. "Eagle Forge Service Company, they are moving...
An old steel town highlights how West Virginia went from deeply blue to Trump country
Inside the United Steelworkers Local 2911 in Weirton, West Virginia, Mark Glyptis has been running the show for more than three decades. The longtime union president said the gigantic steel plant right outside the hall is why the city exists. “It’s been the lifeline of this valley,” Glyptis told Spectrum...
Bridgeport High School Teacher John Reese is Named Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of Year
The Harrison County Board of Education honored Bridgeport High School educator John Reese during its regular meeting Tuesday, May 21, at the BOE office on Main Street in Clarksburg. The long-time educator was named the 2024 Special Education Mathematics Teacher of the Year by the West Virginia Council of Teachers...
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