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Man described as instigator of October drive-by shooting in New Philadelphia sentenced
Xavier L. Schott, 21, of New Philadelphia, will be spending seven to nine years in prison for his involvement in a drive-by shooting in October. The state alleges he was the instigator of the crime while the defense questioned that assertion. NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ A man who prosecutors say was...
Environmental group calls on conservancy district to halt water sales to energy industry
The group wants a halt until an independent assessment is completed of the impact of hydraulic fracturing on area water supplies. NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The FreshWater Accountability Project is calling on the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) to halt the sale of water to the oil and gas industry over environmental concerns.
2024 OHSAA Softball State Tournament Recap
AKRON — The OHSAA has a new all-time leader in softball state championships after No. 1 ranked Strasburg-Franklin blanked Monroeville, 10-0, Saturday in the OHSAA Division IV state championship game at Firestone Stadium. The Tigers have now won 10 softball state titles to take over the top spot from Akron Springfield and Warren Champion, who both have nine championships.
Local man charged with assault after firing shots at two other men following argument
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – A shots fired episode has left one man in the Belmont County Jail and two others lucky to be unharmed. Officials say 35-year-old John Brunk was arguing with two other men over the holiday weekend in Maynard. They say Brunk left, went to someone’s home, allegedly stole a gun, then […]
Strasburg wins third straight state softball championship
Quick. Think of a sports dynasty? Nowadays, the team that comes to mind for most people would be the Patriots, or maybe the Chiefs. Not so fast, Brady and Belichick, Mahomes and Reid. How about Spidell and Reifenschneider? Sure, those names may notroll off the tongue so easily now but give it time and they will.
Best Of Class 2024: Steubenville, Bellaire, and Buckeye Local
Here are some Ohio Valley students that were chosen for the Best Of Class in 2024. Buckeye Local: Cassandra Burkhead, Andrew Devore, Kaitlynn Merkel, Elizabeth Stock, Jasmine Yohe. Good luck to all the 2024 graduates on their bright future.
New Philadelphia moves to ban e-bikes, electric scooters from sidewalks near courthouse
New Philadelphia council gave first reading to an ordinance to ban such things as electric scooters and e-bikes from downtown sidewalks. The action comes in response to complaints from downtown business owners and pedestrians. NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Council is moving to ban low-speed vehicles such as electric scooters from the...
Missing Jefferson County teen has been located
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – UPDATE: AS OF 7:15pm TRAVIS HAS BEEN LOCATED according to officials. ORIGINIAL: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing teen. Travis Taylor is a 15-year-old male who ran away from his home on Township Road 286 in Ross Township earlier Tuesday. Travis ran […]
Lincoln Avenue Train Bridge report lacks detail, leaves safety questions unanswered
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — We recently brought you a NEWS9 Special Assignment on the state of the Lincoln Avenue Train Bridge, one that sees thousands of cars going underneath it each day. It came after a push for more answers from elected officials. The responses were returned, vague as...
3 bedroom home on 7 acres and misc.
DIRECTIONS: Property is just north of town on Canton Rd. Real estate offers a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom ranch home situated on 7 acres. Home features eat-in kitchen with appliances, living room, full walkout basement with wet bar/second kitchen, public utilities, front porch and back deck. Recent updates include Bosh electric heat pump with central air, vinyl replacement windows, new electric service, radon system, new water heater, interior paint and glass block windows. Property features include a 6-plus car garage, 32'x32' barn, 1/2-acre pond and secluded backyard with mature trees. No zoning. In Carroll County, Carrollton Schools, Center Twp.
Indian Creek Wins Their First Regional Baseball Championship
ATHENS,OHIO (WTRF) – Friday night in Athens the 2024 Indian Creek Redskins baseball team made school history winning their first regional championship. Creek downed Waverly 7-5 to claim the Ohio D II Region 7 title. Sylus Hyde was strong on the mound and the plate. He went six innings scattered five hits and had five […]
Summer work blitz: Opportunities abound for students
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — As many schools in the Ohio Valley close their doors for the summer, students will go home with ample leisure time. If they're looking for money or work, there are options. "We've got a lot of work sites throughout the county, especially this year,” Jefferson...
Farber Street bridge near East Sparta to close for 90 days for repair work
PIKE TWP. − The Farber Street bridge, on the boarder of East Sparta and Pike Township, will be closed for 90 days starting Monday. The new bridge has been installed on a realigned roadway to eliminate tight curves on either side of the bridge, according to the Stark County Engineer's Office.
Weirton kicks off summer concert series with live music and a car cruise
WEIRTON, WV — Residents took to the outdoors on Friday night for concerts and festivals around the Ohio Valley. In Weirton, people helped kick off the 2024 Summer Concert Series at the Weirton Event Center presented by the Top of West Virginia CVB. This year marks the 12th season of free community concerts. Many residents filled the lawn for live music from 40 Plus, 7 South, and a car cruise.
Eastern Gateway Community College hosts final graduation before closing in October.
Eastern Gateway Community College held its graduation ceremony, filled with both celebration and reflection as it marks the end of an era. Amidst the joy of academic achievements, the awareness of the impending dissolution of the institution coming in October underscored the significance of this final gathering. President EMERITUS of...
Big Red’s Faulks Div. 2 champ in 300m hurdles, Minerva runners compete in distance races
The 2024 OHSAA Track and Field State Championshipwrapped up its third and final day on Saturday at Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. In addition to Marlington’s Colin Cernansky winning dual titles, the area produced another Division 2 champion as Steubenville’s Savoir Faulks claimed the gold medal in the 300m hurdles, setting a personal record and achieving All-Ohio honors in the process.
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