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A Child's Place CASA's annual event for child abuse awareness shines hope
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A Child's Place CASA, which serves Brooke, Hancock and Jefferson counties, hosted its 24th annual Light of Hope event Wednesday outside Historic Fort Steuben. This event draws community members together around the organization to give the light of hope to a child as April marks Child...
A Child’s Place CASA hosts 24th annual Light of Hope event to raise awareness for child abuse prevention and inspire residents to become advocates
Steubenville, OHIO (WTRF) – April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, and a local organization is looking for your help to be an advocate for local children. On Wednesday evening at Historic Fort Steuben, A Child’s Place CASA held their 24th annual Light of Hope Event. They set up 223 luminaries, one for each […]
3 arrested after several months long investigation into drug trafficking crack cocaine and crystal-meth
Three people have been arrested after a several months long investigation into drug trafficking. The Brooke County Sheriff’s Office said that on April 18, the Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, The Brooke County Sheriff’s Office and Weirton Police Department arrested Larry Reagan of Weirton WV, Ashley Guiler of Weirton WV ,and Kenneth Jett […]
Annual 'Light of Hope' ceremony at Fort Steuben highlights Child Abuse Awareness Month
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A Child's Place CASA, which serves Brooke, Hancock, and Jefferson counties, is hosting its 24th annual Light of Hope event outside at Historic Fort Steuben on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. This event is to give the light of hope to a child as April is Child...
Local High School Students Learn the Consequences of Drunk Driving
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special demonstration was held today at one local high school where students got to see firsthand what the consequences can be from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Juniors and seniors at Brooke High School witnessed a demonstration of what a real-life drunk driving accident would look […]
Man sentenced to prison for unlawful firearm possession after shooting guns on private property
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced to prison for unlawful firearm possession. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Joshua Anthony Doty, age 37, of Steubenville, Ohio, was sentenced last week to 46 months for the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, the West Virginia […]
First responders treated to dinner at The Crooked Dock for their superb efforts cleaning up two floods
Wellsburg, W.Va. (WTRF) – Some local first responders were treated to dinner Tuesday evening as a way to say thanks. Multiple departments across Brooke County came out to the Crooked Dock for some great food and a chance to unwind. It’s no secret these individuals, many of which are volunteers, have been busy over the […]
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