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Steubenville police respond to surge in vehicle thefts, urge residents to secure cars
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — At the beginning of April, the Steubenville Police Department and its investigators saw an increase in stolen vehicles, and they wanted the public to be aware and vigilant regarding their vehicles. After the increase-- the patrol division got involved. "The patrol division was then able to...
Historical landmark now available to community as an Airbnb
WELLSBURG, W.Va. (WTRF) — A historic landmark in Wellsburg that has been around since the early 1900’s has been revitalized, and now you have the opportunity to spend a few nights there. Don’t plan your next weekend getaway just yet, as the Lucas Walter House on Main Street in Wellsburg is officially an Arabian Nights […]
Revitalizing Fort Steuben: 'Save the Fountain' campaign and improvements ahead
The Save the Fountain campaign has been a big topic of discussion at Historic Fort Steuben, but with the summer on the horizon, they say they're looking to improve in various ways. Judy Bratten, director at Historic Fort Steuben, says with so many events, like their concert series starting in...
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 […]
Late inning miscue sends Bobcats to OVAC semifinal setback
WINTERSVILLE — Through four innings of Tuesday's Ohio Valley Athletic Conference 4A semifinal, the Cambridge Bobcats were in great shape, leading a 13-3 Indian Creek squad by a 3-2 margin. "We had them heading to the fifth. We were right where we wanted to be," CHS head coach Jamaal Lowery said. "We got a couple runs in that first inning to jump out to a lead, and we were playing some good baseball to that point." ...
Toronto celebrates National Small Business Week with special events
TORONTO, Ohio — This week is National Small Business Week, and the city of Toronto has multiple programs in place to benefit small businesses in the community all highlighted by a special event Saturday. One of the projects is a plan that gives small businesses on the city's main...
Ohio County Schools and Ohio County Library Levies will NOT raise taxes for voters
WHEELING, W. Va. (WTRF) – A main point of contention for the May 14th Primary Election has been the Ohio County Schools and Library renewal levies on the ballot, but the Ohio County Education Association is helping to educate and ease the concerns of voters. They held a town hall to stress the fact that […]
Slipknot bringing 25th Anniversary Tour to the Ohio Valley
Slipknot is bringing their 25 anniversary tour to the Ohio Valley. The “Here Comes The Pain” tour will be at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA on August 7. Joining Slipknot on tour will be Knocked Loose and Obit Culture. Presale for the show starts at 10am on Wednesday with the code: SOUNDCHECK. Tickets go on […]
Local Ohio Board of Developmental Disabilities introduces mobile changing unit to promote inclusion at community events
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities has invested in a mobile changing unit to provide more inclusion opportunities for the special needs population. JCBDD acquired the 24-foot trailer from Montondo Trailer LLC of Buffalo, N.Y., this winter and will make it available free of charge for community events, beginning with First […]
Brooke EMA offering free Project Lifesaver training
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) Brooke County Emergency Management is once again holding a free Project Lifesaver Program training class. Project Lifesaver began as a way to track individuals that were prone to wandering, like those with Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome or dementia. This training is mostly for first responders but is open to the public […]
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