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Minerva's Person of the Year to be honored
Deborah Palmer has been named the 2024 Minerva Person of the Year and will be honored at 6 p.m. May 30 at a dinner at Minerva High School. The Person of the Year is chosen by Minerva’s service clubs, and the award recognizes a community member for her dedication, volunteer work and service to the community.
Hilltop Drive-in Theater reveals new owners
CHESTER, W.Va. (WTRF) — New changes are being made at Hilltop Drive-in as Katie Beaver, former owner of Hilltop Drive-in, passes the baton to new owner Roy Pittenger. The drive-in movie theater was founded in 1950 by Roy Pittenger’s father. In 1988 Katie Beaver ran the theater with her father until she took it over […]
Poland man accused of sending email smearing competitor for teaching job
A veteran math and science teacher is in trouble with the law for allegedly sending an email trying to smear the reputation of another teacher competing for a job with the Poland Local School District. Charges of telecommunication harassment and obstructing official business were filed in Struthers Municipal Court against...
Boardman's Burke Decor responds to "F" rating on Better Business Bureau
A local decor shop has been left with a pattern of complaints filed by online shoppers leading to an "F" rating on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Burke Decor's brick-and-mortar shops are Boardman-based but the company is a global e-commerce business with over one-million customers and wants shoppers to know they're working on getting this situation resolved.
Animal Shelter needs foster families for kittens as more come in each day with limited space
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hancock County Animal Shelter is in serious need of foster families for kittens as more come in each day with limited space. Right now, the shelter has “bottle baby”, kittens who need a little extra care and more developed kittens. Hope Sayre says the shelter will give you […]
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. […]
Western Beaver softball falls to top-seeded Armstrong in first-round matchup
WEXFORD — Even though Western Beaver came out on the losing end Monday evening in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, falling to Armstrong 9-5, they still had plenty to be proud of as the Golden Beavers went punch-for-punch with the top-seeded Riverhawks at North Allegheny High School.
Irondale residents unite in cleanup and recovery after EF2 tornado devastation
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Many residents of Irondale are regrouping after Wednesday morning’s EF2 tornado ripped through the area. The focus is on cleanup -- and residents are coming together to get it done. The home of Terry and Rebecca Latynski is condemned for the time being, but...
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