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National Weather Service surveys tornado damage following Wednesday’s storm
FAIRHAVEN, W.Va. (WTRF) – Surveyors from the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh have released preliminary damage survey results following the early morning tornado in Jefferson and Hancock Counties. With estimated peak winds of 130 miles per hour and the path length being roughly 15 miles wide, thankfully there was only one reported injury. The tornado […]
Hancock County commissioners approve PILOT agreement with Nucor Steel
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hancock County Commissioners approved a PILOT Tax Program for Nucor Steel on Thursday during their regularly scheduled commission meeting, meaning the company will not pay regular taxes to the county for the next 30 years. In a two-to-one vote, commissioners Jeff Davis and Paul Cowey voiced their opinions on […]
UPDATE: Steubenville police identify victim in Wednesday night stabbing homicide
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Steubenville police have released the name of the victim of a Wednesday night homicide. Police say 58-year-old Bruce W. Flieger, of Jewett, was stabbed and later was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officers were called around 11:45 to a residence at 801 Oakmont Avenue. Police...
Woman killed in crash after vehicle strikes a concrete footer; Charges pending for male driver
A woman is dead after a vehicle she was in crashed. Officials say they were called to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Veterans drive and Main Street in Follansbee, WV where the vehicle which was traveling north on Main Street had left the roadway and struck a concrete footer supporting a metal […]
West Virginia Election Preview: Two vying for Hancock County Commission Seat
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – One contested commission race in Hancock County is on the ballot this primary with two locals vying for the seat. Republicans Tony LaScola and Tommy Ogden both spoke with 7News about why they are running and what they hope to accomplish if they win. LaScola says he is […]
Ohio Valley Pride Festival is back in 2024 but at a new location
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Ohio Valley Pride is hosting the Ohio Valley Pride Festival at the Weirton Event Center on August 3 and 4. This is a change from past year’s events as it was in usually in Downtown Wheeling. The event is open to the public, and organizers say vendor information will be […]
Police release name of person that was stabbed in an Ohio home and died at a hospital
UPDATE- Police have released the name of the person that died in an Ohio homicide. Officials say Bruce W. Flieger of Jewett, Ohio died at a local hospital after being stabbed inside a home. STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) Steubenville Police are investigating a homicide. Just before 11:45 pm Wednesday night Police were dispatched to a residence […]
Students walk out at MITCS in support of recently fired principal and suspended students
MIDLAND ― While pushing to have their voices heard by administrators, students at the Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School (MITCS) used their lunch break to stage a peaceful protest Wednesday afternoon. On May 8, students walked out of the building during their lunch break to support their former...
Confirmed: Tornado in West Virginia and Ohio was an EF2
The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh has confirmed that the tornado that hit West Virginia and Ohio was an EF2. The tornado that impacted Irondale, Ohio into Fairhaven, WV was determined to be an EF2 with max sustained wind around 130 mph. This is the first recorded tornado in Hancock County and 9th in […]
Mobile Changing Unit fills a void in festival facilities in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Are you ready for a full summer schedule of fairs, festivals and fun? Jefferson County is, and they don’t want a lack of accessibility to be the reason anyone stays home on those warm nights. The Board of Developmental Disabilities has bought a mobile changing unit specifically for the special […]
Irondale assesses tornado damage for possible disaster declaration
IRONDALE, Ohio (WTRF) — Continuing coverage now on the damage from this week’s tornadoes. Yesterday Irondale made sure all of its residents were safe, and today was about assessing the damage. A cost estimate is being taken by state and local emergency management to see if it meets the legal requirement of a disaster declaration. […]
Hancock County begins cleanup after twister leaves trail of significant damage
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — The cleanup efforts in Hancock County started early Wednesday morning after the storms rolled through shortly after midnight. The EF 2 tornado leveled homes, destroyed property, and knocked down power lines. Those living on Smith Road in New Cumberland say the storm left behind heavy...
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