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East Liverpool intensifies patrols with Ohio State Highway Patrol to curb rising crime
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — In a move to enhance public safety and combat rising crime, East Liverpool’s mayor has called upon the Ohio State Highway Patrol to intensify patrols within the city. "Last year at this time, we were around 140 stops for an entire calendar year,” OSHP...
One of the last remaining drive-ins in West Virginia is for sale
One of the last remaining drive-in movie theaters in West Virginia is for sale. Hilltop Drive-In in Chester, West Virginia announced on Wednesday that they are selling the drive-in. Owner Katie Beaver says she is selling the drive-in due to health issues. She did say that she has a couple of prospective buyers that will […]
What are police saying after 4 deaths in less than a week in a West Virginia city?
WEIRTON W.Va. (WTRF) Four people are dead in less than a week in Weirton, West Virginia Police are calling both isolated incidents in the homes with no threat to the public. The most recent one being an alleged murder suicide on Terrace Heights. 25-year old Jordan Bettino and 26-year old Zoe Antoniou were found shot […]
Body found inside Aliquippa building identified
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — The coroner's office has identified the body found insidean abandoned building in Aliquippa, Beaver County, last week. The coroner said the body was identified as that of Ri'Kiah Griffie, 25, of Aliquippa. Coroner David Gabauer declined to release additional details. An investigation by state police is...
Iconic West Virginia-based company Fiesta Dinnerware to release new color and chance to win 12-piece dinner set
NEWELL, W.Va. — The launch of Fiesta Dinnerware’s new color line, Sky, is only days away. To celebrate this launch, the Fiesta is selecting six lucky winners to receive a 12-piece, classic Dinnerware Set in the new Sky shade before the launch officially takes place. According to Fiesta’s Facebook account, the Sky giveaway is hosted […]
Former mill worker and city manager react to potential re-opening of West Virginia Tin Mill
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The potential of a new company taking over the former Cleveland Cliffs Tin Mill in Weirton is giving the recently discouraged town a little bit of hope. Cleveland Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves announced the possibility of another company taking over the plant to make electrical components for transformers, which Local […]
Jefferson County Animal Shelter faces allegations of preferential adoption practices
Editor’s note: A correction has been made to show a board member did not adopt the Shih-Tzu JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — The Jefferson County Humane Society has been the subject of many Facebook debates over the last several days. Potential adopters and foster families are accusing the shelter of not honoring adoption reservations and […]
Rescued from lab, 4 beagles enjoy playful reunion in Beaver County
CHIPPEWA TWP. ― Four of the Envigo beagles met up for playtime recently in Beaver County. They were among the 4,000 beagles rescued in 2022 from a Virginia laboratory in the biggest dog rescue in U.S. history. Holly Hannum of Chippewa Township adopted one beagle, Dexter, from the Beaver...
Learn local history from 24 sites & societies celebrating Beaver County History Weekend
Two dozen museums, historic sites and historical societies will team up for Beaver County History Weekend on May 4-5. Each will offer special displays or programming, with this year's common theme celebrating "Our Ties to Old Economy Village," the Ambridge historic site celebrating its bicentennial in 2024. Here's what's happening:
Sentencing set Wednesday for Beloit man man charged in triple fatal crash that killed East Liverpool man
A sentencing hearing is scheduled Wednesday in a Carroll County courtroom for a Beloit man convicted in connection with a crash that killed three people, including an East Liverpool man. Fifty-five-year-year-old Douglas Mackey pleaded no contest to three counts of vehicular homicide in February. The charges stem from a crash...
Ambridge police searching for second suspect in 2023 shooting death of Beaver County teen
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) - Charges have been filed against a second suspect in the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Beaver County.Police tell KDKA-TV the teenager was shot execution-style last July.According to police, 15-year-old Asaun Moreland was shot on Church Street in Ambridge. It's been 10 months of heartbreak for the family and frustration for the police. One suspect is in custody, and another is still at large. Investigators say they want the second suspect in custody as soon as possible."Being an ex-combat veteran, I know what an ambush looks like, and that's exactly what happened to my 15-year-old nephew....
Frost Advisory extended into Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Frosty Advisory has been issued by The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh for Thursday morning. The Advisory is in effect from 12 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Thursday. Counties included: Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, and Hancock. Temperatures are forecast to dip towards the middle 30s through Thursday morning, which could result […]
Update: Frost advisory affecting Higher Elevations of Indiana and Beaver County until Thursday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated frost advisory at 4:14 a.m. on Thursday in effect until 10 a.m. for Higher Elevations of Indiana and Beaver County. The weather service says, "Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation." "Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive...
Rogers man on leave from Ohio BMV job as he awaits sentencing for stealing thousands from elderly relative
A Rogers man remains on administrative leave from his job as an Ohio BMV Driver’s License Examiner as he awaits sentencing for stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly relative. That’s according to a representative of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Forty-seven-year-old Bryce Bezdek pled guilty this...
Religious firm known for anti-trans policies has foothold in 40% of York school districts
A religious law firm known for implementing pro-Christian, anti-LGBTQ school district policies has in recent months spread its influence as officials from districts in York and Beaver counties sought advice from its attorneys. At least four school districts in York County and one in Beaver County have recently signed contracts...
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