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Harrison County family hospitalized after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning
MONROE TOWNSHIP ‒ Four family members were hospitalized Tuesday after carbon monoxide fumes from a propane stove filled their house in a remote area of Harrison County's Monroe Township. Crews were called to the residence on Taylor Road west of Bowerston at 10:45 a.m., according to Capt. Adam Reardon...
Drug trafficker gets longest sentence for drug offenses ever handed out in Belmont County
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – A convicted drug trafficker today got the longest sentence ever handed out in Belmont County for drug offenses. 41-year-old Josh Haslam was sentenced to 18 years in prison for fentanyl possession and drug trafficking. The assistant prosecutor said Haslam was driving to Columbus to buy fentanyl, and in his words, […]
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 […]
Ohio police looking for missing 16-year-old girl
Ohio police say they are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl. The Wintersville, Ohio police department say they need help finding missing 16-year-old Taryn Rose Redfern. Taryn was last seen walking along Sunset Blvd on May 13, 2024 according to Wintersville police. Police describe Taryn as 5’4, 130 pounds, blue eyes, and long strawberry blonde […]
New restaurant plans to open in the Ohio Valley
A new restaurant is opening in the Ohio Valley. The McMechen City Grill plans to host it’s grand opening on May 18 at 9am. The McMechen City Grill is labeled as a being about the basics with classic American and Italian-American cuisine Hours of operation for the restaurant plan to be 9am-9pm daily Monday-Saturday and […]
Denny Magruder is your new mayor of Wheeling
Denny Magruder is your new Mayor of Wheeling For many years he was Executive Director of Wheeling’s Sports and Entertainment Authority, and now that he’s retired, Magruder says he finally has the time to give back to a city he’s passionate about. He says his time in the private sector taught him a lot about […]
Club 106 boarded up in Steubenville
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — At Tuesday night’s Steubenville City Council meeting, City Manager Jim Mavromatis disturbed 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.
West Virginia bakery wins 1st Place at Dessert Wars, will now compete at Nationals
A West Virginia bakery won first place at Dessert Wars and will now compete at Nationals later this year. Sweet Abe’s Bakeshop in Wheeling, WV was recently crowned first place for the People’s Choice at Dessert Wars Pittsburgh. Dessert Wars is a celebration of the “foodie” lifestyle, featuring dessert vendors vying for the title of […]
Ohio city to host Civil Service test for new hire positions
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — The city of St. Clairsville is hosting a Civil Service test for new hire positions on Monday, June 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. at the Rec Center. The non-refundable application fee is $20. Officials say the fee must be paid at the Municipal Building before the test date, and the application must be filled […]
Godsmack and Nothing More coming to West Virginia
Rock band Godsmack is bringing their Fall 2024 tour to Wheeling, West Virginia. Godsmack will be joined by Nothing More and Flat Black which features Jason Hook formerly of Five Finger Death Punch. The tour will be at WesBanco Arena on October 23. Venue presale starts on Thursday, May 16 at 10am with the code: […]
Man dies after a dump truck goes over an embankment and crashes 30-40 feet down after crossing West Virginia Route 2
UPDATE: The man who died was Matthew Toosley. Toosley was 43-years-old from Moundsville, WV. ————————————————————————————————————- A man is dead after dump truck crash that went over an embankment and crashed 30-40 feet down after crossing West Virginia Route 2. Marshall County Sheriff Bill Helms says a dump truck carrying dirt lost its brakes as it […]
Senior is 'forever grateful' for the Adena community
CHILLICOTHE — Graduating Adena senior Brady Bossert has overcome all the challenges life has put in his way to make it to graduation as not only a senior but one looked upon fondly by the staff of the school. As the only boy in his set of triplets Bossert...
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