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Northern Panhandle to participate in National Prescription Take Back Day to ensure safe disposal of unused medications
OHIO VALLEY (WTRF) — On Saturday, April 27, from 10 to 2 pm, the Northern Panhandle will be participating in National Prescription Take Back Day. Residents in Hancock, Booke, Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel Counties will have the opportunity to drop off unused or unwanted prescription medication at designated sites. Law enforcement entities such as the […]
Amity Twp. receives funding for wastewater plant upgrades
AMITY TWP., Pa. - The Shapiro Administration announced millions in state and federal funding to improve water quality across Pennsylvania. Amity Township received a $20,400,000 loan to upgrade and expand its current wastewater treatment plant. Officials say the project will improve water treatment that impacts the Schuylkill River and bring...
Get to know the horses in the Allegheny County Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit
SOUTH PARK, Pa. (KDKA) — Like every officer to serve in uniform, the eight horses serving in the Allegheny County Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit all have a story and a little personality.Bobbie Bertalan, the community relations officer for the Allegheny County police, is also a member of the mounted unit. She says that the biggest personality trait these horses have is that they are all approachable and they help bridge the gap between officers and the community."Horses are such a great community relations tool," said Bertalan. "Where you might not want to approach a police officer if they are...
Update: The current frost advisory will be expiring at 9 a.m.
The advisory was for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Venango, Forest, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, Armstrong, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. "Most temperatures have risen into the 40s," states the National Weather Service. What to do if there is a frost advisory.
Driver killed after car plunges into Pa. reservoir: police
A driver was found dead in a car that local police said plummeted into a western Pennsylvania reservoir early Friday. Peters Township police in Washington County said they were called to the Boone Reservoir around 12:30 a.m. after a resident reported hearing a loud crash into a guardrail, reported KDKA-TV.
Ohio County’s first Safe Haven Baby Box to open and be blessed
WHEELING, W.Va. — A Wheeling business owner’s goal of bringing two Safe Haven Baby Boxes to Ohio County has been accomplished. Last September, 7News met with Meraki -A Hair Salon owner, Ciarra Beaver, who said she wanted a way to give back to the community. With the help of the community and a $16,000 donation […]
Some say 'the time is now' for Norwin stadium project, others ask if district can afford possible $15M cost
An architect will begin designing improvements to Norwin’s Knights Stadium that could cost more than $15 million. But some school board members are questioning what the scope of the project should be and whether the district can afford it. The school board this week approved an agreement with DRAW...
Large scale training exercise with fire ,ems, and local law enforcement happening in Wheeling
The Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and local law enforcement, fire and EMS and medical personnel will be conducting a live large-scale training exercise at Wheeling University on Tuesday, April 30. The exercise is for educational training purposes and will take place between 4-8 p.m. Signage will be posted in the area about the training […]
Imagine Dragons announce ‘Loom’ tour with a stop in Pa.: How to get tickets
Imagine Dragons today announced the “Loom World Tour” that includes one stop in Pa. They will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown. The tour starts July 30 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey, and also includes an Aug....
Gill Hall Elementary Artists Honored by WJHSD Board
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa.; April 24, 2024 – Nineteen Gill Hall Elementary School students were recognized by the West Jefferson Hills School District Board for their artistic achievements during Monday's monthly meeting. The students were lauded by GHES Principal Adam Zunic and elementary art teacher Jessica Fernandes. The Gill Hall...
Ohio Valley business unveils new parking space for combat-wounded veterans
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Another area business has designated a parking space for combat wounded veterans. On Wednesday, Quaker Steak & Lube at The Highlands unveiled theirs. Veterans groups leading the initiative say they’ve gotten 50 spaces designated in the Ohio Valley over the past three years. They’ve seen that veterans tend to avoid […]
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