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Police release names and charges for the suspects involved in a high-speed chase on Ohio Interstate 70
UPDATE: State police have released the name of the suspects and their charges after a high speed chase on Interstate 70 in Ohio. Arrested were driver, Jamey Friend a 46-year-old male from West Virginia and passenger Deidra Hines a 49-year-old female from Parkersburg, WV. Both are facing charges of: Tampering with evidence, Receiving Stolen Property […]
Ohio man allegedly left horses standing in own manure, dogs 20 pounds underweight in hoarding case
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A probable cause hearing in a Belmont County animal abuse case ran long on Thursday when the accused man, acting as his own attorney, insisted on cross-examining the witness at length. Scott Wolfe and his girlfriend, Tess Coleman of Barnesville, were allegedly keeping 20 dogs and puppies and three horses in deplorable […]
Heavy carbon and alloy steel plate manufacturing facility coming to Ohio
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio — American Heavy Plates Solutions, LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, the Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Monroe County Port Authority, on Thursday, announced a commitment to invest more than $10 million to further expand its operations in Monroe County. Founded in 2017, American Heavy Plates Solutions […]
Two high-level Ohio drug offenders receive lengthy prison sentences
GUERNSEY COUNT, Ohio — The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office announced the lengthy sentencing of two Ohio men for their high-level drug-related crimes in Guernsey County from two separate drug investigations. According to Sheriff Jeffrey Paden, on May 9, Scott A. Buckius Sr. of Cambridge, Ohio, was sentenced to 12-14 years in jail for two cases […]
An award winning thriller short film was shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary and you can watch it now
An award winning short film was shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary and it was just recently released. “A Little Glass of Rum” was released on May 10 with parts of the film shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, WV. The description of the film says, “after grieving over the murder of his […]
News of public record: Guernsey County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Guernsey County Health Department from April 29 to May 3. April 30 Kimbolton BP, 9760 Plainfield Road, Kimbolton. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are not being sanitized as required. Employee utilizing the provided handwashing sink in the utility area to rinse...
Shadyside High School band cooks up $56,000 for new uniforms at community event
Shadyside, OH — The Shadyside High School Band rallied together on Saturday to raise $56,000. The cookout-style affair helped raise funds for the band's new but much-needed uniforms. Hot dogs, drinks, raffles, and more were offered in collaboration with Shadyside Reisbeck's. In reaching their goal, Band Director Robert Moore says the Tiger pride runs deep.
Austin Master Services to face court Monday for radioactive liquids and sludge waste
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — “Radioactive liquids and sludge,” “harmful contaminants,” and “worsened conditions,” are among the descriptions that make up the allegations found in the dozens of pages of court documents against Austin Master Services. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is now asking a Belmont County Judge to hold Austin Master Services, parent company […]
We asked people in the Northern Panhandle what’s on their mind this election season. They told us: roads, jobs and drugs
Every few hours, fleets of tanker trucks zip through the very same narrow two-lane roads George Vucelick travels to get to his Moundsville home. The old, winding country roads now feature a growing number of potholes and divots alongside sections of asphalt that are sagging, even crumbling at some points — illustrating the devastating toll […] We asked people in the Northern Panhandle what’s on their mind this election season. They told us: roads, jobs and drugs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
William Church Jr. of Byesville sentenced on drug charges
CAMBRIDGE − William "Butch" Church Jr. of Byesville was recently sentenced to 12 to 16 years in prison, according to news release from Sheriff Jeffrey Paden. An investigation began in mid-2023 and on June 5 of last year a Guernsey County detective in working in a marked sheriff's cruiser initiated a traffic stop on Church, which resulted in the seizure of more than 50 grams of methamphetamines and 40 grams of fentanyl from the vehicle. He plead guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony, and possession of a fentanyl related compound, a first-degree felony.
West Virginia day care will permanently close
A West Virginia day care says it will permanently close. Plays Child Care Center in Moundsville, WV says it will permanently close due to staffing issues. The last day is scheduled to be Friday May 17 at the close of business. The day care said staffing issues has been an issue for a while and […]
Ohio Senator's company doesn't have to pay for well leak after Oil & Gas Commission ruling
The state Oil and Gas Commission has sided with the Department of Natural Resources in a case involving who should pay for a $1.3 million environmental cleanup caused by a leak from an Ohio Senator's injection wells. The commission's decision released Friday says the department acted "lawfully and reasonably" when it billed...
Hilltop Elementary takes part in mock court trial
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Fifth grade students from Hilltop Elementary got real world experience during a Mock Court Trial in a Marshall County Courtroom. Between judge, jury, court reporter, attorney’s and defendants, students worked on a real case, learning about court proceedings and the criminal justice system. Circuit Judge Jeff Cramer has been helping […]
Ohio Humane Society rescues 5 cats that tested positive for leukemia; Need donations to continue quality of life
An Ohio Humane Society recently rescued five cats that tested positive for leukemia and they now need donations to continue the quality of life for the cats. The Belmont County Humane Society said they rescued 5 baby cats on Tuesday and they came back testing positive for leukemia. The Belmont County Humane Society said they […]
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, […]
Bridgeport Police investigating bone found in garden
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Bridgeport police are investigating after residents on Liapple Street say they found a bone in their yard. The homeowners told 7 News they were gardening when they found what looked like a knee bone. They thought it was an animal bone, but decided to call police out of an abundance […]
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