Benwood
GOVERNMENT
Despite ‘Done Deal,’ the Bellaire Bridge Still Stands Unsafely and Unsoundly
That’s what the director of public works and development for the City of Benwood – David McLaughlin – thinks of the ongoing debacle involving the still-standing Bellaire Toll Bridge, a span closed more than 30 years ago that is losing bits and pieces of debris to the Ohio River and the streets below it.
Ohio County Schools brings on 23 new professional hires for the 24-25 school year
ELM GROVE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ohio County Schools aren’t only seeing new students this fall, they have officially brought on 23 new professional hires throughout elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. They were recognized and officially hired at the most recent Board of Education meeting. The majority of the new personnel have graduated from […]
Marshall County Fair offers fun-filled week of events for all ages
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — It’s time for funnel cakes, livestock shows, tractor pulls, and much more in Marshall County this week. The Marshall County Fair kicked off on Sunday with a variety of events for everyone to enjoy. On the first day of the fair, people were able to enjoy a car show with […]
Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge
It was a done deal, or so they thought in Benwood. As Benwood’s public works director David McLaughlin explained recently on River Talk radio, he and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting back in late winter 2023 during which a $3 million deal was struck with the Governor’s Office. The money was to come out of the Governor’s contingency fund, and finally, the people of Benwood would be rid of the nightmare that’s haunted them for decades.
Gov. Justice, Cleveland-Cliffs announce $150M investment to reopen Weirton operation
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and Cleveland-Cliffs announced a $150 million investment to reopen the recently idled plant in Weirton. This investment will lead to an anticipated 600 USW-represented jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties. The plant, which closed in February, is now being repurposed to produce steel for electric grid transformers. “Today is a monumental […] The post Gov. Justice, Cleveland-Cliffs announce $150M investment to reopen Weirton operation appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
ODNR stepping in to clean up Austin Master Services after company misses court deadline
Martins Ferry, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be stepping in to clean up Austin Master Service’s facility in Martins Ferry. Austin Master Services had until Monday, July 22nd to comply with a court order to clean up the site. According to the ODNR, they did not, and now the ODNR […]
Progress being made on WVNCC B&O Building
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Progress is being made on a big project at one local college in the Friendly City. The B&O Building at West Virginia Northern Community College is undergoing a restoration and preservation project on the building’s exterior. With the support of West Virginia Legislators, funds were allocated to the institution to help […]
Gold, Khourey & Turak to host free oil and gas town hall meeting on Wednesday
Moundsville, W.Va. (WTRF) – Mineral rights are a very important topic for property owners across the Ohio Valley, but it’s a lot more complicated than just signing on the dotted line and getting a few big checks. Gold, Khourey and Turak are hosting a free Oil and Gas town hall meeting on Wednesday to help […]
‘It’s concerning:’ Ohio residents seek answers after fracking waste cleanup still not done
The CEO of Austin Master Services - owner of a fracking-waste storage facility in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio - will attend a hearing by phone today in Belmont County, facing contempt-of-court charges for failing to clean up 10,000 tons of waste - far beyond what the company was permitted to store.
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