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‘A Long Time Coming’: Remains of WV WWII POW land at Pittsburgh International Airport

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTRF) – After 81 years, a missing World War II soldier has finally come home.  The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were returned to West Virginia Wednesday, and at Pittsburgh International Airport, family members gathered to proudly welcome the American hero home.   For the Richmond family, bringing Raymond home is a moment […]

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Shadyside Food Pantry gears up to help families as winter and holidays near

SHADYSIDE, Ohio — As colder weather settles in, many families are facing difficult choices between paying to heat their homes and putting food on the table. The Shadyside Food Pantry said it is preparing for the winter and holiday season with expanded efforts to help anyone struggling to make ends meet.

Shadyside, OH · 2d
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Solemn ceremony welcomes home Sgt. Richmond

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Every year, the City of Moundsville holds a ceremony on Veterans Day to remember and honor those who have served our country. This year’s ceremony is extra special, as Moundsville welcomes home one of its own over 8 decades later. Technical Sergeant Raymond Richmond was a World War II U.S. Army Air […]

Moundsville, WV · 1d

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Jefferson County leaders tout development plan near YSU campus

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Jefferson County leaders are moving ahead with plans to develop land near Youngstown State University’s Steubenville campus, saying the effort is aimed not only at improving the area but also at attracting young people to the city and giving them a reason to stay. County...

Jefferson County, OH · 2d
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Matt Hensley and J.T. Mathis Run the Extra Mile for Weirton

In 2009, Extra Mile America recognized the need to honor local volunteers, nonprofit workers, and community heroes by establishing Extra Mile Day. The City of Weirton has joined more than 500 cities nationwide in recognizing the unsung individuals of their communities who make a difference without seeking recognition. This year's...

Weirton, WV · 3d

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NEWS9 Special Assignment: Local clinics brace for 2027 Medicaid cuts

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — With major Medicaid changes set to take effect in 2027, local clinics in the Ohio Valley are preparing for what they expect could be a surge in patients who lose coverage or struggle to meet new eligibility requirements. Amy Springer, a Toronto native, said she...

Steubenville, OH · 13h

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Wheeling marks Veterans Day at American Legion Post 1, honoring generations of service

Veterans and community members gathered at American Legion Post 1 in Wheeling to mark Veterans Day, honoring generations of service and recognizing the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms many Americans enjoy. “I think its important, with all the troubles we have in our world and our country today, that...

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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This Pennsylvania Antique And Resale Shop Carries One Owner’s Heart On Every Shelf, And Its Future Is Still Being Written

Only two people have posted public notes about this small Pennsylvania antique shop, and they could not sound more different. One remembered a wonderful time and a warm, friendly owner, while the other found a sign promising open hours and a locked door. That split tells a bigger story. The...

Washington County, PA · 9h

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Weirton Lions Club donates to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s pediatric cancer unit

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital on Wednesday received a donation of $6,500 toward its pediatric cancer unit. The funding will go to patients and their families with expenses during cancer treatment. The club raised the money through donations and sponsorships at its recent Witches Night Out fundraiser at Get...

Weirton, WV · 1d

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Sgt. Richmond procession passes courthouse, war memorials

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – As the procession passed by the Marshall County Courthouse and the veteran memorials, people from all over lined the streets to welcome home Technical Sergeant Raymond Richmond.  While many in attendance never knew him personally, they gathered to welcome him home and honor his sacrifice. The Legion of Honor, which is […]

Moundsville, WV · 1d

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Ground broken on Riverside Elementary in McMechen, new school set for 2028

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — A long-awaited new elementary school is on the way for students in McMechen, with local and state leaders breaking ground on the project Thursday afternoon in Marshall County. School and state officials held a ceremony at the site of the future Riverside Elementary School. State...

Marshall County, WV · 15h

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Students hear directly from veterans during St. Joseph the Worker Veterans Day event

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Veterans were greeted with performances, prayers and a hot breakfast Wednesday morning at St. Joseph the Worker Elementary School in Weirton, where students had a chance to learn directly from those who served. “We are supporting the military families that have served and we like...

Weirton, WV · 1d