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The cost of living varies greatly throughout the United States but communities from every corner of the country are feeling the heat as housing, food, transportation, health care, and costs of other necessities are rising.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – A man was arrested and charged with DUI Thursday after crashing his vehicle into a Wintersville business, according to Cross Creek Township Police. The crash happened on Cadiz Road when the driver’s truck was traveling up the hill then went off the roadway, going airborne. The truck was wedged between […]

A car and a school bus crashed on State Route 646 in Jefferson County today seriously injuring one person. Sergeant Jeff Bernard of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says there were no kids on the Indian Creek school bus when the crash happened. Authorities say the car was going eastbound around a curve when it […]

STEUBENVILLE — The bishop of the Diocese of Steubenville has been appointed to a post in Detroit, the diocese announced Thursday. Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton is going to the Archdiocese of Detroit as the 32nd auxiliary bishop and will assist Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron. Bishop Emeritus Paul J. Bradley, former bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Mich., will serve as the Steubenville diocese’s apostolic administrator.

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — The U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force arrested Charles James Massengal on Friday, who was recently wanted for escaping from Chattanooga, Tenn. U.S. Marshals in Northern West Virginia received information that Massengale was residing at a horse farm located near Trotter Drive in New...

WEST LIBERTY,W.Va. (WTRF) – Steubenville held off a determined Linsly team Friday night for a 27-19 win at West Liberty University. Big Red led 21-0 at the half but then saw the Cadets score two times in the third to cut the lead to 21-13 but that’s as close as they would get. Big Red […]

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to wintersville..

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) The Jefferson County Humane Society is currently facing a huge issue. Due to an increase in the number of strays this fall season, the shelter has reached maximum capacity. They are a no-kill shelter and with the influx of dogs, they are not able to find homes as fast as they […]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Neighborhood Conservation District Ordinance was put in place by the city of Steubenville in July 2014. According to the city's website, it was to preserve the attractiveness, desirability, and character of residential neighborhoods. Residents Daycha Wade and Tiffany White have approached council on multiple...

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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The OhioMeansJobs – Jefferson/Harrison County Job Fair is taking place at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville. It began at 11 a.m. and was scheduled to run until 3 p.m. More than 50 employers were on hand, plus a virtual reality set was available for...

WELLSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Bridgeport Indians defeated the Brooke Bruins by a score of 49-14 in a week 6 high school football matchup. The Indians will return next week to play Parkersburg South.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jefferson County Health Board's District Advisory Council conducted a meeting Thursday evening to fill the open position on the board left by the passing of Dr. Pat Macedonia. Two candidates applied for the opening and the board announced that local physician Dr. Mark Kissinger...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A large thank you is coming to the Ohio Valley from across the pond. We recently brought you the story of Carlin Long, a local runner making his impact felt worldwide while supporting Cynthia’s Kitchen, named after his late friend Cynthia Phillipson. He’ll continue...

WEIRTON,W.Va. (WTRF) – After suffering their first loss of the season last week, Weir got back on the winning track Friday night. The Red Riders rebounded from their loss to Union Local with a 49-21 win over Keyser. Now 5-1 on the season the Red Riders will visit Martins Ferry next week.

YORKVILLE,OHIO (WTRF) – Toronto improved to 6-1 with their 42-7 win over Buckeye Local Friday night. The Panthers fall to 1-6 and visit Edison next week. The Red Knights host Conotton Valley.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – An Ohio man was arrested following a multi-state vehicle chase in which he fired shots on Friday, Sept. 22. Tyler Carhut, 27, of Toronto, Ohio was found asleep by authorities in his vehicle with a gun on his lap at the 213 rest stop along Route 7. Carhut came out […]

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Franciscan University of Steubenville hosted a criminal justice career day, welcoming potential and current university students, high school students, and the general public to explore career opportunities and network in the field of criminal justice. When the criminal justice program came about at the university, many...

Parents of special needs children can shop with more ease at the Steubenville Walmart Supercenter, thanks to the addition of a Caroline’s Cart.     It all began in July when the store announced that it was offering sensory hours for back-to-school shopping in an online post. Steubenville resident Mindy Aleksiejczyk, the mother of a special […]

EAST LIVERPOOL OH- In a heart-pounding football clash, East Liverpool emerged victorious with a thrilling 17-14 win over Edison, sealed by a dramatic walk-off field goal. The game unfolded with intense action in each quarter. In the 1st quarter, Edison’s Talon McClurg powered through for a 2-yard touchdown run, taking...