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West Virginia Superintendent says she’s relocating students because she can’t have students “sitting on chemical waste site”
A recent Decision by the Wetzel County Board of Education to close Paden City High School has left many upset. Parents, staff, students, and community members were outside the Wetzel County BOE building Wednesday morning fighting to save their school.
Noble County man turning 102 today
HARRIETTSVILLE — A Harriettsville, Ohio, man who served as a Marine in the Pacific during World War II will be celebrating his 102nd birthday today. Donald Bennett was born to Blanch and Lee Bennett at their home in Cambridge, Ohio, on June 13, 1922. Bennett grew up in Cambridge...
$4.6 million to usher in a new era of entertainment in Woodsfield
WOODSFIELD, Ohio (WTRF) — It was once known as the Cowboy Theatre, playing western movies and classic country music to the Woodsfield of the ’40s and ’50s. But after a long break, the Monroe Theatre is galloping toward a revival. The Monroe Theatre stage has operated since 2019 after a 40-year shutdown…and the tireless volunteer […]
Poll workers report “low turnout” for Ohio’s Special Election
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – 7News is your local election headquarters, and 2 words could be heard today at polling places in Belmont County. “Light turnout.” Many people didn’t even realize there was an election. It’s between Republican Michael Rulli and Democrat Michael Kripchak. The winner will go to Congress, but only for six months. […]
Shadyside prepares for 15th Loopfest amid Flood of Tears ceremony memorials
SHADYSIDE, Ohio — The village of Shadyside is gearing up for its 15th annual 'Loopfest' this weekend. Vendors, rides, a car show, and more will bring what officials said will bring an estimated 3,000 people to town. Meanwhile, a ceremony will take place Friday at 5:30 p.m. to commemorate...
Classes at a West Virginia school will relocate over toxic groundwater fears
Classes at a small West Virginia school will be relocated this fall, two years after the town’s contaminated groundwater was added to a national cleanup priority list. Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassandra R. Porter announced the move Tuesday for students, faculty and staff at Paden City High School. They will relocate to existing schools in nearby New Martinsville when classes resume in August.
Belco Works breaks ground on $3.7 Million training center for adults with developmental disabilities
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Belco Works broke ground today for a new training center in the Fox Commerce Industrial Park. The $ 3.7 million facility will replace their current building on Hammond Road. The nonprofit organization provides jobs and training for adults with developmental disabilities. They shred documents for individuals and businesses, and they […]
Ohio Public Works Commission FY2026 application info now available
The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) and the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) application information and guidelines for Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) are now available for Athens, Belmont, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. Eligible projects include: • Roads/cuardrails • Bridge/culverts ...
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