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Ogden elected as Hancock County commissioner
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. ( WTRF) – Hancock County voters elected Tommy Ogden for commissioner with 54 percent of the vote (1719 votes total). He will replace current county commissioner, Jeff Davis, who plans to retire in January 2025. Ogden is a lifelong resident of the county and owns a business in Chester. […]
Steubenville's LaBelle neighborhood revitalized after massive community cleanup effort
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Many areas throughout the LaBelle neighborhood in Steubenville look quite different and that's because of the efforts of a community cleanup day that took place Tuesday. In an alley between Arlington and Oak Grove avenues, there used to be a pile of rubbish that's grown over...
Club 106 boarded up in Steubenville
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — At Tuesday night’s Steubenville City Council meeting, City Manager Jim Mavromatis distributed a court order regarding Club 106. Mavromatis says the order was issued on Tuesday, and the club located on the corner of South and 6th streets has officially been boarded up and shut down.
Eastern Gateway Community College to dissolve October 31
After months of uncertainty following an enrollment pause for Eastern Gateway Community College causing students to be displaced, the college will soon be dissolving. During a meeting held on Wednesday, the college has approved a plan to dissolve on October 31. In the meantime, Eastern Gateway will continue providing educational...
Former executive for medical records firm gets probation for trying to obstruct opioid kickback probe
Steven Mack, 49, was sentenced Monday for his role in attempting to hinder an investigation into the relationship between his employer at the time, Practice Fusion, and Purdue Pharma, a major opioid manufacturer. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former executive for medical records firm gets probation for trying to obstruct opioid kickback probe.
Two Ohio catholic schools consolidating to become one school
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Deacon Paul D. Ward, director, Office of Christian Formation and Schools, along with the pastors of the local parishes who support and govern Steubenville Catholic Schools, say they are happy to announce that Catholic Central High School and Bishop John King Mussio Central Junior High School will become one school with one […]
Pentecost on North St. celebration continues Steubenville’s summer festival tradition
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Steubenville has already given the Ohio Valley a full slate of summer festivals with First Fridays on Fourth. But the city has yet another block party to mark on your calendar—and you can stop by right after church. The first Pentecost on North Street celebration is set for this Sunday from […]
Salvation Army honors community support at annual Weirton banquet
WEIRTON, W.Va. — The Brooke and Hancock Salvation Army hosted its yearly banquet Thursday at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton. The event gathered more than 100 people to applaud their efforts throughout the past year with their holiday programs, financial assistance, food programs and more, helping thousands in the area.
Hyde Elementary School could be closed. Moon's school board wants public opinion about it
MOON TWP. ― Community members are being asked to share their comments on the potential closure of Hyde Elementary School with administrators this week. Members of the Moon Area School Board and district administrators gathered Monday for a public hearing about the school's future at Moon Area Middle School, with community members sharing their disapproval of the choice during the meeting. Administrators are asking that the community continue to share their opinions through email this week.
Zito: Steel plant falls in West Virginia, but no one hears a sound
WEIRTON, West Virginia — The hum is gone. It was a sound that told locals that men and women were working. It told small businesses that have tried to hold on, after each cutback at the iconic steel mill that for over 100 years defined their skyline, that people would need their services. Services from mechanics that fixed their cars. Services from mom-and-pop shops that served them fresh sandwiches and Mountain Dew after their shifts. From grocers who filled their cupboards and ice boxes with staples to feed their families, and from barbers who relied on their biweekly haircuts to make ends meet.
Several Area Athletes Advance In DIII District Track Meet
ST.CLAIRSVILLE,OHIO (WTRF) – Several area athletes advanced to the Ohio Division III regional track and field meet with strong showings at Thursday’s district meet at St.Clairsville. One of the highlights Thursday included Shadyside’s Nathan Booth breaking the 35-year old district record in the 110m high hurdles. Booth crossed the line in a time of 14.38 […]
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