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Man arrested for allegedly vandalizing cemetery, desecrating American flags on Veterans Day in Ohio Valley

WOODSFIELD, OH (WTRF) — An Ohio Valley man was arrested after American flags were desecrated and a cemetery was vandalized on Veterans Day, according to the Woodsfield Police Department. Police identified the man as Cordell Vincent, 27, of Woodsfield. Vincent was booked into the Monroe County Jail on charges of vandalism, desecration and littering for […]

Woodsfield, OH · 6h

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Belmont County Sheriff, Detectives Appearing Today on River Network’s ‘Novotney Now’ Program

TODAY on “Novotney Now” – 3-6 p.m. on River Talk, 100.1/100.9/94.9FM, AM 1290 WLYV/1430 WEIR. Ryan Allar is the chief detective; Jordan Blumling is the Sergeant Detective, and James Zusack serves as Belmont County’s Sheriff, and all three will join me for today’s three-hour show to discuss the double murder trial of Andrew Griffin and everything that went into the guilty verdict.

Belmont County, OH · 2d
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Listening Bench coming to Belmont County to help combat suicide

BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Next year a bench will be placed in Belmont County with a special purpose. The Listening Bench is the project of a group of agencies and individuals aiming to allow people experiencing struggles to be able to sit down and talk to someone about their feelings. A trained volunteer will […]

Belmont County, OH · 1d

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Tensions rise in Mingo Junction after ex-fire chief found guilty in court

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Tensions remained high in Mingo Junction following the latest court ruling involving former Fire Chief Brandon Montgomery, as residents packed a village council meeting to protest council members’ handling of his case. Montgomery pleaded no contest, was found guilty and was sentenced to community...

Mingo Junction, OH · 20h
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Marshall County fire under investigation

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal remains on scene in Marshall County today to try and determine the cause of a fire at a warehouse. The blaze erupted around 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Swierkos Enterprises Inc.in the Washington Lands community along Route 2 south of Moundsville. The warehouse holds a number of materials which are distributed wholesale to various businesses around the state.

Marshall County, WV · 2d

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Marshall County community is invited to welcome Raymond Richmond home

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Marshall County is preparing to welcome home a World War II hero and prisoner of war. The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were recently identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. More than 80 years after his death, he will finally be...

Marshall County, WV · 1d

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Library director: Renewal makes room for new programs as technology and needs evolve

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Voters in Belmont County approved a renewal levy for the St. Clairsville Public Library, securing funding the library says it needs to maintain services and plan ahead. In the general election, voters backed the renewal of a half-mill levy for the library. Unofficial results show...

Belmont County, OH · 2d

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NEWS9 Special Assignment: JSW Steel USA expands Mingo Junction plant

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Steelmaking has been tied to the Ohio Valley since Jefferson Iron Works first opened in Mingo Junction in 1856. Now, about 170 years later, officials at JSW Steel USA say they are investing in modernizing steel production on the same land off modern-day Commercial Avenue, with the goal of keeping steelmaking on the banks of the Ohio River.

Mingo Junction, OH · 2d

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Rx Kids launches in Belmont County, offering prenatal and early-infant cash support

Expecting families in Belmont County now have access to a new program that provides direct cash support during pregnancy and a baby’s first six months of life. The Rx Kids program has launched in Ohio in partnership with the Community Action Commission of Belmont County. The program describes itself as the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program.

Belmont County, OH · 1d

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West Virginia State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint in Marshall County Nov. 19

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The West Virginia State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Marshall County on West Virginia State Route 2 near John Marshall High School in Glen Dale, W.Va. The checkpoint will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, between 6 p.m. and midnight.  This checkpoint will be conducted in an […]

Marshall County, WV · 2d

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Guernsey County awarded $214,000 for Pleasant City, Derwent street work

Forty-nine Ohio communities, including Guernsey, Belmont and Noble, will share about $11.1 million in funding for projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public facilities and essential services, according to the Ohio Department of Development.The funding comes through the federal Community Development Block Grant Allocation Program and will be used for projects designed to improve residents’ quality of life and encourage economic growth. The money can also support public service programs, including Meals on Wheels, health and wellness initiatives, and assistance for people facing housing challenges or homelessness. Guernsey County will receive $214,000 to replace curbs and improve streets in the village of Pleasant City and the community of Derwent. The projects will benefit 500 people. Belmont County will receive $288,000 to install playground equipment in the village of Barnesville and demolish dilapidated residential structures throughout the county. Noble County will receive $150,000 to improve parks in the village of Summerfield and install an accessible restroom facility in the village of Belle Valley. The projects will benefit more than 300 people. Whether it’s a reliable water system, a safe route to school, or a meal delivered to an older neighbor, these investments support the things Ohioans count on every day,” said Lydia

Guernsey County, OH · 14h

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Marshall County Warehouse Fire Rekindles Overnight, Forces Remote Learning in Washington Lands

Washington Lands Elementary School — School Switching To Remote Learning. A fire that tore through Sweirkos Enterprises on School Road in Washington Lands, just south of Moundsville, rekindled overnight after crews believed they had it knocked down, forcing Washington Lands Elementary School to switch to remote learning Monday. The blaze had already triggered a shelter-in-place order Sunday for residents of Washington Lands, Round Bottom, and Roberts Ridge, along with a lengthy closure of W.Va. 2.

Moundsville, WV · 2d

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Voters approve levy to continue supporting Harrison County Home maintenance, services

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — Voters in Harrison County have renewed a levy that will continue supporting the Harrison County Home, a facility that provides care for elderly residents and others who need assistance. The home, which can sleep up to 51 residents, will continue to receive community support after...

Harrison County, OH · 21h

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Jefferson County leaders tout development plan near YSU campus

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Jefferson County leaders are moving ahead with plans to develop land near Youngstown State University’s Steubenville campus, saying the effort is aimed not only at improving the area but also at attracting young people to the city and giving them a reason to stay. County...

Jefferson County, OH · 1d

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Watch out for deer as mating season peaks in November

BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is already seeing a lot of drivers hitting deer on the roads. They say November is the peak of deer mating season, when they’re most likely to be out on the move. They say with the time change, it’s now dark earlier in the evenings, […]

Belmont County, OH · 2d

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Cadiz voters renew police levy, adding $70,000 a year for next four years

CADIZ, Ohio — Cadiz residents voted to continue the police levy, a move that will provide the Cadiz Police Department with an additional $70,000 per year for the next four years. Police Chief Ryan McCann said calls for service have been rising, ranging from 290 to 350 calls per...

Cadiz, OH · 1d

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No injuries, no environmental impact after Washington Lands warehouse fire, EMA says

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Officials said no one was hurt and no environmental impacts have been found so far after a warehouse fire near Washington Lands. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the state Fire Marshal assessed the area Monday morning. “We’re fortunate that nobody was injured...

Marshall County, WV · 2d

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Muskingum Valley Health Centers Put Care Inside Five Southeast Ohio Schools

ZANESVILLE, Ohio — For a student in Maysville, Coshocton, Zanesville, Morgan County or Foxfire schools who wakes up sick, has asthma that needs managing, or is struggling with a behavioral health concern, care may now be down the hall instead of across town. Muskingum Valley Health Centers operates school-based health centers through partnerships with those […]

Guernsey County, OH · 1d

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Harrison Central School-Based Health and Wellness Clinic awarded $618K to expand services

CADIZ, OH (WTRF) – The Harrison Central School-Based Health and Wellness Clinic, in partnership with WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital, has been awarded $618,606 through the Rural Health Transformation Program to support the expansion of the clinic and continue providing convenient healthcare services to students and staff over the next two years. The funding will […]

Cadiz, OH · 1d