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Coroner ID's man whose body was found in Reading, seeks next of kin
READING, Pa. - The Berks County Coroner’s Office has identified a man whose body was found in the 800 block of Bingaman Street in Reading. The man was identified as Briayan Moreira-Sanchez, 24, from Washington County, Pennsylvania. The coroner’s office is now looking to locate Moreira-Sanchez's next of kin....
ACE’s Series focuses on overcoming and preventing childhood trauma
Brooke County, W.Va. (WTRF) – In support of Child Abuse Prevention Month, one local organization hosted a training session focused on overcoming and preventing childhood trauma. The Brooke/Hancock Family Resource Network along with the Hancock County Partners in Prevention Team presented a training session based on a study known as the ACE’s series. That stands […]
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 3, 2024: Baldwin Invitational celebrates 50 years
One of the oldest and most prestigious track and field meets in the country celebrates a big anniversary this season. The 2024 Baldwin Track & Field Invitational turns a half-century old Friday. Some of the top athletes from Western Pa. will gather at Baldwin for the annual event starting at...
Wellsburg's Foundery Church to launch affordable clothing initiative, 'Kenny's Kloset'
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — The Foundery Church in Wellsburg will soon be opening a clothes closet called Kenny's Kloset to give back to the community. Kenny's Kloset was founded by Jay and Barbra Beatty of Wellsburg. This idea came to be when Barbra Beatty was "challenged" by a preacher to find something she was good at and apply it.
Texas 7, Washington 1
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History, tradition and powerful faith at the Ohio Valley’s National Day of Prayer commemorations
(WTRF) — Whether it’s part of your daily routine or something you rarely do, prayer continues to be a uniting force in a divided nation. It’s provided strength when our future looked the darkest, and today the Ohio Valley showed that it’s still one of our guiding lights. From the American Revolution to the Civil […]
West Virginia Gov. waives FAFSA requirement because of application hardships
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced a state of emergency and waived the state aid Free Application for Federal Aid – OR FAFSA -- requirements earlier this week. "With all of the FAFSA changes, we are struggling with students being able to complete the...
Baseball Game Preview: Monessen on Home-Turf
Monessen is on a 12-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Clairton a ten-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Monessen Greyhounds will take on the Clairton Bears at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Ohio County Schools looks for $24M levy renewal
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — One item on the ballot in the May 14 primary is one that could help a local school district continue their work in educating future generations. It is a renewal levy that would provide $24 million each year for the next 4 years to go towards a variety of resources […]
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