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Brooke County Chamber honors businesses and leaders at annual recognition dinner

The Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and community leaders during its annual recognition dinner Wednesday evening. The organization presented multiple awards, including Business of the Year (Screwy Louie's), Citizen of the Year (Laurie Labishak), Lifetime Achievement (Marc Chernenko), New Business of the Year (Fuscardo Family Urgent Care), Young Professional of the Year (Brianna Bates), and Non-Profit of the Year (Northern Panhandle Quail Forever). The event also highlighted a communitywide scavenger hunt and local entrepreneurs, with organizers pointing to the effort as part of building a better future.

Brooke County, WV · 1d
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This Small Ohio Town Fills Its Streets With Over 200 Giant Nutcrackers And Strolling It Is Free

Dean Martin stands six feet tall on a downtown sidewalk, and he’s a nutcracker. Nearby, a singing nutcracker named Sebastian belts out Christmas tunes in Dean’s famous style. That’s just the warm-up. More than 200 life-size nutcrackers line the streets of this Ohio town, and each one...

Steubenville, OH · 1d
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BLET members launch strike at Wheeling & Lake Erie

BREWSTER, Ohio — Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have launched a strike today against the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, the union has announced. A short notice on the BLET website says union members walked out at noon ET today. A Teamsters Facebook post says 150 workers have “been forced to [...] Read More...

Wheeling, WV · 2d

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First snowflakes of the season for the Ohio Valley possible on Friday

The last time snowflakes and flurries were seen in the Ohio Valley was almost 7 to 8 months ago in late March or early April. Now with winter back on the way, many across the area could see their first snowflakes since that time. The culprit is a storm system with a strong cold front […]

Ohio Valley, KY · 2d

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West Liberty Men's Wrestling Set for Big Dual Weekend

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The No. 13-ranked West Liberty University wrestling team faces a challenging weekend on the road and at home, beginning with a Friday night dual against No. 15 Pitt-Johnstown before returning to the Hilltop to host Western Colorado on Saturday evening at Kelly Theatre. The Hilltoppers...

West Liberty, WV · 22h

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Mingo Junction Mill Pours $145 Million Into New Gear to Keep Steel on the Ohio River

Commercial Ave. — Approximate Location of Steelmaking Operation. New vacuum-degasser and casting technology is now running at the JSW Steel USA plant in Mingo Junction, Ohio, following a $145 million investment in equipment that workers say signals the company plans to stick around for the long haul. The upgrades sit on the same stretch of land off modern-day Commercial Avenue where steelmaking on the banks of the Ohio River has continued for well over a century.

Mingo Junction, OH · 3d

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Steubenville honors homecoming of 1st Lt. Raymond Banker Gilbert

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — After 75 years, a Korean War veteran's remains have finally returned to his hometown of Steubenville. It was a somber occasion Tuesday as a motorcade escorted the remains of 1st Lt. Raymond Banker Gilbert from Pittsburgh International Airport to Vinson House of Mortuary in Steubenville. Residents...

Steubenville, OH · 2d

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Men's Basketball Set for Home Opener Wednesday

Franciscan (1-1 | 0-0 PAC) vs. Mount Union (2-0 | 0-0 OAC) - Last season, Franciscan finished with an overall record of 21-7, making it to the PAC semifinals in the playoffs. - Kicking off the 2026 basketball season, the Barons have played two games so far, winning one and losing one.

Steubenville, OH · 3d

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Wellsville reaches agreement with out-of-state owner as Main Street closure nears 250 days

WELLSVILLE, Ohio — A stretch of Main Street in Wellsville has been shut down for nearly 250 days after the roof of a building collapsed, creating what village officials have described as a danger to residents. Court documents say the property owner lives in Michigan. Last Wednesday, the property...

Wellsville, OH · 3d

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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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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 · 21h

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Tuskegee Airmen mural will return downtown Steubenville

A blank wall in downtown Steubenville is set to become the new home of a mural many in the city were disappointed to see come down. City leaders on Wednesday announced plans to bring back the Tuskegee Airmen mural, tying its return to a new business development connected to Oyo Brewing Co. The mural will be repainted on a wall at the Antiques Warehouse on Market Street.

Steubenville, OH · 1d

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Nvidia stock drops as CEO resigns

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Nvidia shares are dropping sharply as investors react to the sudden resignation of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang amid leadership and personal conduct controversies. The departure of Huang has triggered a massive wave of selling, wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in market value and pulling the stock down toward […]

Wheeling, WV · 23h

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81 years later, WWII POW Raymond Carl Richmond returns home to Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — More than eight decades after he died as a prisoner of war in World War II, Raymond Carl Richmond has finally come home. Richmond was returned to Marshall County on Wednesday, where family, friends and community members gathered on the county courthouse lawn for a special Veterans Day ceremony honoring his service and sacrifice.

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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 · 23h

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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