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A restaurant chain known for its pizza has opened a new location in Bridgeport. Are you in the mood for pizza? If you answered yes, you might want to know that the chain Creno's Pizza has opened a new location in Bridgeport, according to the restaurant's social media account. The new restaurant opened for business on December 4 and can be found at 869 National Rd.

It was about now, usually – a couple of months after that natural amphitheater in East Ohio had fallen silent – when Kelly Tucker would sit down with herself and assess whether or not the goals were met. She didn’t use a checklist because, well, what would that...

When officers arrived on scene, they provided first aid to multiple people, including several witnesses.

The Jefferson County Grand Jury handed down indictments against two men on charges of manslaughter and assault, 54-year-old Rusty Lee Stevens, and 27-year-old Thomas Wiley Davis, both of Brilliant, Ohio.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) – On Friday, Dec. 8, officers from Richland Township received a call that a male was allegedly blocking the exit of Bob Evans in a gray vehicle and attempting to panhandle money. Officers located and arrested 37-year-old Aaron Baker in the parking lot of Rural King. Baker was taken to the […]

A restaurant in Bridgeport is bidding farewell to the community at the end of December. In a social media post published at the end of November, Back Deck Grill - which is a restaurant located in Bridgeport at 72100 Colerain Rd - announced that it'd "made the difficult decision to close our doors on Saturday, December 30th." The Bridgeport restaurant cited "the challenging economic climate and the expenses associated with running a small business with a full staff" as reasons behind the decision.

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – After a pristine weather day on Friday, the weather on Sunday will feature a different story. A cold front and sequential rain activity will push through the Ohio Valley early Sunday morning. This will bring a return of widespread scattered showers into the area. The bulk of the precipitation is expected […]

The Steubenville Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office held their 2nd annual Cram a Cruiser following last year's success of filling more than expected. Held at Walmart, they were collecting all non-perishable food items to deliver to the Urban Mission and the Friendship Room. "These are our families...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of wintersville..

Wheeling, West Virginia – In a significant development, 41-year-old Rebecca Mae Blake, a resident of Fulton Street in Wheeling, has been handed a five-year federal prison sentence for her involvement in the distribution of crack cocaine. The sentencing comes as a result of Blake's guilty plea earlier this year, marking her continued association with a larger drug operation spearheaded by Rocco Pandoli, another Wheeling resident.

Two local men in Jefferson County, Ohio have been indicted on manslaughter charges, while other individuals face drug-related charges. Additionally, a man was arrested after a multi-county crime spree, and a Steubenville store offers Christmas items year-round.

WHEELING, W.Va (WTRF) – One local company is helping the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department make a difference in the lives of many children this holiday season.   This morning, Tunnel Ridge Coal Mine in Valley Grove presented $20,170 to the Ohio County Sherriff’s office for their “Cops n Kids” program.   They are the largest […]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Do you need help finding a notary, assistance with housing or a place to take a stray animal? There will soon be one website to help you with all three of those questions and many more in Jefferson County. Representatives from health care, education, government and more all met up […]

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — The Steubenville Police Department is looking for individuals involved in a theft of a Christmas display at Historic Fort Steuben. Mayor Barilla told police a large orange Christmas ornament was stolen from the parking lot side of the fort area. Surveillance cameras showed a white...

WHEELING, W.Va (WTRF) – Out of mind does not mean out of sight. COVID-19 is STILL prominent in our community, according to the most recent water samples observed by the Ohio County Health Department.   They’ve also noticed a spike in pneumonia, RSV, and the flu.   Howard Gamble, Administrator of the Ohio County Health […]

The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly announced the arrival of a new business, “The Cowgirl in Me” Boutique, to the heart of Cadiz. Owner Michele Homier, boasting a rich history of entrepreneurship that spans over 19 years across Southeast Michigan and the greater Toledo area, brings a fresh concept to the county seat with her latest venture.

WHEELING, W.Va. — One Ohio County Girl Scout has received the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve: The Gold Award. Megan Huff, an Ambassador in the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, developed a project to raise awareness about why people can suffer hair loss. Through her project, The Reasons for Hair Loss and […]

As old barns vanish from rural landscapes, so do their stories, forgotten memories of pioneer families in America. Anyone driving through Ohio and other midwestern states notices the plight of old barns – patches of siding missing, roofs tilted, paint faded. And Harrison County is no different; its many old barns are disappearing much too quickly.

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– Coming in with 999 points, it didn’t take long for Hayden Pyles to hit the famed 1,000 point milestone. Despite the accomplishment, his team suffered a 95-65 loss at the hands of a dangerous Wheeling Central offense. Next, Central plays Trinity Christian on Tuesday. Magnolia plays John Marshall on Tuesday.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — An event that has helped many local kids in the Ohio Valley during Christmas for several years took place again at the Ohio Valley Mall today. Santa himself and several local celebrities welcomed people from high above in the American Electric Power bucket trucks to the 7th annual Operation Toy Lift. […]