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FEMA staff coming to West Virginia neighborhoods to provide assistance to those affected by April storms
FEMA says their teams will be out this week to provide assistance to those affected by the April 2-6, 2024 storms. FEMA staff will be answering questions about applications for Individual Assistance as well as helping those who have not yet registered. Residents of Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne, and Wetzel counties […]
Weirton marks Memorial Day with tribute to steelmaker veterans at historic site
WEIRTON, WV — A solemn Memorial Day was marked at the Weirton Steel Honor Roll, located in front of the Walmart off Park Drive. This site, once the home of Weirton Steel's general offices, holds the memorial wall that honors all the steelmakers veterans who lost their lives in service to the nation.
Fort Steuben hosts 73rd Memorial Day Service, honors fallen heroes
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — The 73rd Annual Memorial Day Service was held at the Fort Steuben Burial Estates to honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Many gathered on the lawn of the burial estates for the service to honor veterans who fought and gave their lives for our nation and freedom.
Hopedale’s 3rd Street renamed in honor of former councilman Donald Jochims
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — The community of Hopedale came together to honor the late Donald Jochims, city councilman and former police officer, by renaming 3rd Street to Jock’s Lane Third Street. Jochims was described as a pillar in the community, a family man who was always there for others. The Oakdale Village […]
New Cumberland residents come together for Memorial Day
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The New Cumberland community came together this Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The day started with the annual memorial mile followed by a ceremony hosted by the VFW. After the ceremony, the community prepared for the parade, which traveled down Ridge Avenue and ended […]
Martins Ferry residents without water following outage
UPDATE: According to Martins Ferry Mayor John Davies the water break is repaired and as soon as weight is on the pipe they will be slowly filling the lines. The Mayor says there will also be a boil order. ———————————————————————————————————————————– MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) – The Martins Ferry Water Treatment Plant has confirmed a water […]
Parade of Champions honors excellence in Ohio County academics
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a night to honor excellence at this evening’s Ohio County Board of Education meeting. Grant Kenamond from Wheeling Park High School was recognized for becoming 1 of only 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars, as well as taking first place at the West Virginia State Math Field Day. Wheeling Park […]
Follansbee honors fallen heroes with solemn Memorial Day tribute at local Legion
FOLLANSBEE, WV — Mayor David Velegol, Follansbee Chamber of Commerce President Eric Fithyan, and leaders of the American Legion gathered for the Follansbee Memorial Day service. The event took place at the Follansbee American Legion Post 45 to pay tribute to those who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.
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