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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 […]
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 […]
Ohio animal shelter says changes will be made after foster family tried to adopt dog it was fostering only for a board member to adopt the dog
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 of preferential adoption status to Board Members. In one Facebook post, the foster family took in a […]
3 arrested after several months long investigation into drug trafficking crack cocaine and crystal-meth
Three people have been arrested after a several months long investigation into drug trafficking. The Brooke County Sheriff’s Office said that on April 18, the Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, The Brooke County Sheriff’s Office and Weirton Police Department arrested Larry Reagan of Weirton WV, Ashley Guiler of Weirton WV ,and Kenneth Jett […]
Community rallies behind homeless single father, transforming family's life
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The homeless population across the country continues to increase as times get harder for many and that is no different in Steubenville. Austin-David Rebrook is a single dad raising two young children - a daughter who will be 3 next month and a son who is 2.
Dunkin' brews up new store in Toronto, set to perk up local economy and small businesses
TORONTO, Ohio — Toronto residents will soon have a new place to grab breakfast or a midday coffee. Construction of the new Dunkin location just off Ohio 7 continues and a June 17 opening is planned – weather permitting. It has taken less than a year to get...
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 […]
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 […]
JCHS ‘Locked-Up for the Pups’ back for second year
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) The Jefferson County Humane Society is once again bringing awareness to the animal cruelty in their area with their second annual ‘Locked-Up for the Pups’ fundraiser. So far, they have raised $11,000 for the animals in their care, and they hope to continue to raise more before the month is up. […]
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....
Part of Ohio State Route 7 now open
UPDATE State Route 7 is open. ——————————————————————————————————————————- The Ohio Department of Transportation says that part of Ohio State Route 7 is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Officials say a semi is disabled on state route 7 southbound. The semi caused the southbound lanes to close from Steubenville to Mingo Junction Ohio. Estimated time of […]
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...
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...
Toronto's Cooper Hardware amphitheater plan stalls over asbestos discovery
TORONTO, Ohio — The city of Toronto will be demolishing the former Cooper Hardware building to become an amphitheater. While city leaders are eager to see the work begin, the Jefferson County Land Bank's plan to demolish the building on Market Street has been halted following the discovery of asbestos.
Discover Steubenville anew: Monthly Cycle the City and Health Fair event kick off Saturday
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Strong Towns Steubenville and the Jefferson County Health District are hosting a Cycle the City monthly event, held on the last Saturday of each month, beginning at 10 a.m. Riders will begin at the fountain at Historic Fort Steuben and eventually return to the green...
SVRTA celebrates Robinson route expansion, eyes future enhancements
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority has expanded routes in recent years, and in 2024, its Robinson route is proving to be a success. Transit Manager Heather Dock said they've been seeing a steady increase of 3 to 5 percent each month in ridership. Robinson has increased 12 percent since last month.
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