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Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around new martinsville.

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local sheriff’s department took some time out of their day Tuesday to go shopping with students from a local school.  The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department held its annual shop with a cop event at the Walmart in New Martinsville. The department partners with the Switzerland of Ohio School District […]

A fire broke out in a detached garage in Jerusalem Township early this morning. Fire crews responded swiftly, managing to protect the house, but the garage was lost. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

INDIANAPOLIS — After decades without answers, part of a cold case has been solved. Investigators say remains found in the 1980s are those of missing Wisconsin woman, Connie Christensen.  Her body was found in the woods near Jacksonburg, Indiana, but no one was able to identify her at the time. The Dane County resident was […] The post Woman’s Remains Identified in Decades-Old Cold Case appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WOOD COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - “I spent two whole days from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., until they would kick us out, just sitting there holding her hand.”. It was about 7:25 p.m. on Nov. 29 when Brianna Jones, of Ritchie County, was driving home from work on U.S Route 50 in Wood County when her life was threatened by a drunk driver.

SISTERSVILLE — Free “Very Ferry Christmas Cruises” aboard the Sistersville Ferry will be offered Saturday. The historic ferry providing transportation across the Ohio River between Tyler and Monroe counties will depart at 11 a.m. and noon from Fly and 1 and 2 p.m. from Sistersville. There will be caroling, photos with Santa Claus and hot chocolate.

BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported a home invasion that occurred in the early morning hours on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. According to authorities, the Monroe County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting that an unknown suspect was attempting to enter a home in the 9000 block of Olde Hickory Lane in Berlin Township.

Pennsboro, W.Va (WDTV) - Two accidents happened on Route 50 near Pennsboro on Saturday. According to a Facebook post by the Pennsboro Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department, crews from Pennsboro, Harrisville and Ellenboro were called to the scene of an accident at the intersection of Route 50 and Bunnell Run around 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 2.

NEW MATAMORAS, Ohio (WTAP) - Grace Knowlton is a senior at Frontier High School, and has been a four-year member of the Lady Cougars basketball team. Grace has a 3.9 GPA, and is in the middle of the busiest season of the school year for her, as she has become the leader of the basketball team. Grace says as she has grown as a leader, she has also been more aggressive while playing, as she has begun scoring the ball at will.

PARKERSBURG — A Pennsboro woman remained hospitalized following a head-on collision that occurred on U.S. 50 Nov. 29. Brianna L. Jones was driving eastbound when Andrew Warwick, 36, of Williamstown, collided his black 2021 Toyota Tacoma with her 2022 Kia Niro. Jones was life-flighted to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Marshall County Commissioners met early Tuesday morning to go over several considerations during a regular session meeting.   Several organizations throughout the county were awarded funding from commission including Caring Tree ($1500), Night to Shine ($2500), Ohio Valley Soapbox Derby ($10,000), and Veterans’ Drivers ($180).   Commissioners also provided updates […]

West Virginia is known for its Appalachian culture and storied mountain communities, but there is an even older side to the region, one that is ancient and pre-dates the founding of the state itself.

High school basketball action in Wetzel County, West Virginia is happening today, and info on these matchups is available below, if you're looking for how to watch them. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game...

CAIRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details have been announced regarding the upcoming 2024 Cairo Christmas Parade as presented by the Cairo Fire-EMS Department. The annual event is set to take place on Saturday, December 15th, with lineup beginning at 5:00pm and the parade itself following  at 600pm. Members of the community are welcome and encouraged to […]

MIDDLEBOURNE W.Va. — Students at Arthur I. Boreman Elementary School in Tyler County spent the day in hands-on learning activities following a visit from the West Virginia Farm Bureau Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab. The lab, supported with a $15,000 grant from the Antero Foundation, travels to elementary schools...

She knew he was out there, but it was anyone’s guess if the big buck would show his 10 points again this year. The family farm is close to 100 acres large, and the next homestead is unfenced and even bigger. But out of nowhere and in the pouring rain, Leah O’Neill saw something. She heard, maybe, a sharp snap, too, and then … there he was, the property’s king wearing his glorious crown.

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Over the last decade, the Marshall County Family Resource Network has given thousands of teens bags of goodies for Christmas. And the packing has begun for this year's distribution. It's called the Teenage Christmas Bag Project, where middle and high school students in need from...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

Nationwide, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a lot of changes, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic placing strain on services provided, like vaccinations. According to a 2021 study by GoodRx, more than 40 percent of counties in the United States are pharmacy deserts, where most people have to drive more than 15 minutes to reach nearby pharmacies.

HARRISVILLE — Minor delays are anticipated on Beech Grove Road in Ritchie County from 7-5:30 p.m. through Friday for a water line installation, the Division of Highways said. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the schedule.