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Mountaineer Food Bank Distribution schedule 5/22-5/24
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced the planned distribution schedule for its Mobile Pantry for the period of 5/22 – 5/24. Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry distribution for the week will begin in Raleigh County at Linda K. Epling Stadium on Wednesday, the 22nd and will conclude with a stop in Hancock […]
Chester road paving set to start in July
CHESTER, W.Va. — In 2023, Chester Mayor Ed Wedgewood announced the city would be paving certain roads by the summer of 2024. But, to this point, nothing has been done. NEWS9 asked Wedgewood what the holdup is. "Well, this project is based off of getting state funds completed,” Wedgewood...
Artist's sprawling installation in Wellsville sparks local debate and intrigue
WELLSVILLE, Ohio — An artist installation that took three years to put together has neighbors talking in Wellsville. An artist from Massachusetts came to Wellsville knowing she wanted to make some sort of abstract art, but not knowing this would be the final project. The 20,000 square foot project...
Steubenville police find spent casings after reports of shots on Oregon Avenue
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Officers with the Steubenville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 10:30 in the 1400 block of Oregon Avenue with a possible six to eight shots fired. Officers discovered seven spent 9 mm casings in an...
Mingo Junction pool opening delayed, set for June 1 after parts snag
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Mingo Junction Community Pool will not open in time for the holiday weekend. Village Administrator Darrin Corrigan said they are working to install several new parts that were ordered in November. The items include a new pump and motor for the filters, a new...
St.Clairsville, Indian Creek, Barnesville Win Baseball District Championships
CADIZ,OHIO (WTRF) – Three area teams won district baseball championships Wednesday. St.Clairsville defeated New Philadelphia 5-1 in the Division II East District Championship. Also in Division II East 2, Indian Creek defeated Tri-Valley 1-0. St.C and Creek will meet next Thursday in the Regional Semifinal at Mazeroski Field. In Division III Barnesville defeated Sandy Valley […]
Steubenville reallocates $1.2 million for repairs after rain-induced slips
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — An ordinance was on the agenda as an emergency at Tuesday night's Steubenville City Council meeting. In response to two slips caused by rain earlier this year, council was asked to consider the ordinance to allocate funding for repairs. Steubenville Wastewater Superintendent Chuck Murphy said council...
Morning Roundup: 2 teens shot in Stowe; Cash 5 jackpot won in Beaver County
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 21:. Two teens were in critical condition after a shooting late Monday night in Stowe, Allegheny County Police said. The shooting in the 800 block of Seventh Street was reported to Allegheny County 911 just before midnight,...
Homes in Beaver County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Beaver County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $155,000. The median home sold for $166,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month...
Control the future: Palestine native urges Beaver County to speak up for a Gaza ceasefire
BEAVER ― The conflict between Israel and Palestine has been ongoing for nearly 76 years and boiled over last year after an Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel, leading to an armed response in Palestine. But even though the resulting destruction and death has been in the news for months, it still likely feels distant for many Beaver Countians.
Brooke County Commissioners approve BHJ-MPC requests to help water customers
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) Brooke County Commissioners has approved two requests from the Brooke, Hancock, Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission that will help a lot of water customers. The BHJ requested $175,000 from the ARPA funding to go to Brooke County PSD on Colliers Way and $260,000 ARPA dollars to go to Washington Pike PSD for […]
YMCA hosts wellness expo for seniors, celebrating Older Americans Month
Wednesday’s YMCA's Senior Wellness Expo proved to be a success, and it put into the forefront how important it is to have resources for seniors to get the care and activity they need. "We all need to have the information on what's available, where to go, telephone numbers, who...
Valley-known car dealership owner expands
CALCUTTA, Ohio (WKBN) – A well-known valley car dealer has expanded his business into Columbiana County. Bob Davis has owned Fairway Ford on West Main Street in Canfield for 24 years. He and his family cut the ribbon on the new Fairway Chevrolet GMC in Calcutta on May 3. It’s the dealership’s first expansion, something Davis says he’s been wanting to do for quite some time and Columbiana County was a perfect fit.
Catholic Central High School to include grades 6-12, unifies with junior high
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Steubenville Catholic Central High School will expand grades, as Bishop John King Mussio Junior High School will become one with the school. School will now fall under one administration and faculty, making it a 6th through 12th grade school known as Catholic Central High. Deacon Paul...
Local church kicks off EMS Week with first responder brunch
FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. (WTRF) — In honor of EMS Week starting on Sunday, the Refocus Christian Church in Follansbee hosted a pancake brunch to recognize all first responders. During their service Sunday morning the congregation took a moment to recognize and pray for all the first responders in the Ohio Valley. The event was completely free […]
Role model: Blackhawk student named the Distinguished Young Woman of Beaver County
Throughout the next year, Bowman will represent the county at various public events & serve as a role model to young people by spreading the program’s national outreach message of 'Be Your Best Self'. Beaver County Times. ROCHESTER ― Blackhawk High student Aubrey Bowman was named the Distinguished Young...
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