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Ohio father drops off one-year-old daughter at hospital covered in fentanyl; Baby dies, father charged with manslaughter
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A father is now in the Belmont County Jail, after his baby died of fentanyl exposure. 38-year-old Cameron Cothran of Bellaire has been indicted by the grand jury on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. He was already charged with child endangerment, drug possession, and evidence tampering. Officials say last Wednesday, […]
Ohio sheriff wishes it was easy to tell alleged drug dealers to pack their bags and get out
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A drug bust last night in Belmont County reportedly took enough drugs off the streets to prevent several deaths. Today Sheriff Dave Lucas credits his drug interdiction team with the arrest of two alleged traffickers–Terrance Bradley of Cleveland and Alfred Alexander of Martins Ferry. The sheriff says there was a […]
UPDATE: Ohio officials capture escaped prisoner
(WTRF) – UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff Charles Black Jr. tells 7NEWS that 33-year-old Nicole Pauley was recaptured by multiple police agencies at 4:12pm on Monday. Pauley escaped from custody on her way back from court on Monday at approximately 1:35pm. She was facing charges from Morgan County, Ohio, but was being held in Monroe County. […]
Local high school wrestlers honored for winning Ohio State Championship
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Two area high school athletes were honored on Wednesday for their outstanding accomplishments. Ohio State Champion wrestlers Reese Stephen and teammate Skylar King of Barnesville were recognized at Wednesday morning’s Belmont County Commission meeting. A proclamation was read by Commission President Jerry Echemann for each wrestler recognizing their accomplishments for […]
Bellaire murder: Resident detains 21-year-old suspect at gunpoint, police reveal details
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Bellaire police are releasing more details on a murder that took place Saturday night in the village. Officers arrested 21-year-old Brian Melott in the shooting death of 19-year-old David Allen Jr. "Officers arrived. We found one suspect, which was taken into custody,” Bellaire Police Chief...
Georgia man sentenced for stealing identities, cash from credit union customers in West Virginia
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced for stealing identities and cash from credit union customers in West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Brandon Rayshawn Watkins, 30, of Douglasville, Georgia, was sentenced today to 13 months in federal prison for bank fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, […]
OhioRISE program for youth coming to Belmont County
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – OhioRISE is opening an office at the Bridgeport School complex. The agency is a managed care system that helps young people with complex behavioral or mental health needs. Now OhioRISE is renting office space at the school, to be a resource for students and families all over Belmont County. They […]
Four local schools celebrate grand opening of greenhouse
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Marshall High School hosted their annual greenhouse sale today, selling over half of their stock in less than five hours. Students from John Marshall and Cameron High Schools along with Moundsville and Sherrard Middle Schools made this possible through dedication and hard work. Work to host this event […]
Marshall County Community Development Group aims to spur economic growth
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A group of concerned citizens in Marshall County are banding together to create a brighter economic outlook for the area. The Marshall County Community Development Group is in the process of becoming a non-profit. These individuals came together because they want to see the county grow and prosper, but they […]
Marshall County students gather for annual Spring Special Olympics
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The sunshine, fresh cut grass and hundreds of community members made for the perfect annual Spring Special Olympics for Marshall County Schools. Nearly 200 high school peer tutors from John Marshall and Cameron High School helped lead around 150 athletes throughout the day. Events like the Special Olympics allow […]
Governor announces $3.9M Black Horse Inn renovation for Underground Railroad Museum
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday morning $3.9 million that will go toward renovating the historic Black Horse Inn in Morristown into the new home for the Underground Railroad Museum. "It's a great day for all of Belmont County,” Belmont County Commission President Jerry Echemann...
Addison's Achievers, Officer Greg Clark: Pillar of kindness, protector of St. Clairsville
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Greg Clark is a lifelong resident of Belmont County. While others report to their jobs day in and day out, Greg may take his badge off, but he rarely stops his task as a protector in the community. "Greg Clark is one of the most...
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