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Fire breaks out in Bellaire home, all occupants and pets unharmed
BELMONT COUNTY, OH — On Thursday night, a house fire broke out in Bellaire near Noble and 36th streets. Authorities on scene say a bed caught fire on the second floor of the home a little after 9 p.m. Both the police and fire departments from Martins Ferry and Bellaire responded.
Kalkreuth Vendor Invitational Dinner raises thousands for Easterseals
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Generosity was on the menu this evening at the Glessner Auditorium for the annual Kalkreuth Vendor Invitational Dinner. And tonight was just an appetizer for this weekend’s Kalkreuth Amateur Golf Championship at Oglebay. Over the years vendors have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Easterseals. That money represents a […]
ONLINE ONLY, elevated home on riverfront, private boat dock, 3 Full RV hookups, and misc.
Location: 37010 Monroe Street, Sardis, Ohio 43946 Directions: From State Route 7 in Sardis, Ohio, take Monroe Street south 0.2 mile (turns into dead end road, Water Street) to location. (Centrally located between Marietta & Bridgeport Ohio). Signs Posted. Elevated Home | 24' x 28' Drive-Under Garage | Private Boat...
Paden City High's fate hangs in balance at crowded courthouse hearing
WETZEL COUNTY, WV — A hearing took place at the Wetzel County Courthouse on Thursday to determine whether Paden City High School should close for the upcoming school year. A large crowd turned out for the hearing, many wearing green and white. Plaintiffs spoke against the closure of the school and expressed frustrations with Wetzel County Superintendent Cassandra Porter, who made the decision to close it.
Laughlin Memorial Chapel celebrates WVU Extension Energy Express program
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) Laughlin Chapel hosted a celebration of WVU Extension’s Energy Express program this evening. It provided a chance for parents, volunteers and community members to see the many projects that students have created during the six-week program. The event also served as a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the partnership between AmeriCorps […]
State Route 7 at Mingo Junction set to reopen after 25-hour rockfall closure
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — As of noon Friday, the Ohio Department of Transportation officials expected Route 7 from Steubenville to Mingo Junction to reopen at 1 p.m. Traffic was to resume northbound and southbound at that time, connecting the communities and reopening a vital traffic artery. Crews worked on...
Historic homes to open for tour in Jefferson County
MT. PLEASANT, Ohio — Step back in time and stroll the streets of historic Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a National Historic Landmark District, on Aug. 3 and 4 during the historical society’s annual tour. The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 4.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
JD Vance lives in one of the most liberal areas of Northern Virginia
JD Vance, the Republican U.S. senator from Ohio and Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, lives in one of the most liberal areas of largely liberal Northern Virginia. Vance and his family live in Del Ray, a neighborhood in Alexandria, a city where President Joe Biden won 80 percent of the vote in 2020. Alexandria is near Washington, D.C.
Fishing Boat Seized After Walleye Tournament Scandal Sold in Auction
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that the fishing boat seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pa., was sold through an online auction Tuesday. Cominsky and Jacob Runyan, 44, of Ashtabula, were convicted in May 2023 of felony cheating and misdemeanor animal ownership charges.
J.D. Vance is not a flip-flopper. He’s the rare politician willing to reconsider his positions: Benjamin M. Flowers
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio -- You often hear politicians criticized for flip-flopping. That’s a fair criticism when the flip or the flop reflects nothing but political opportunism. It’s a silly criticism when the politician changes his mind for good reason and admits it. Take Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio,...
Forum planned at Wood County Senior Center to gather input on assisted living facilities
With the aim of improving the lives of assisted living facility residents, the Ohio Department of Aging will be hosting Assisted Living Feedback Forums across the state in August and September. At these Feedback Forums, ODA will hear directly from Ohioans about their experiences with assisted living facilities. ODA will...
Ohio governor signs bill to create Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor
Above: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (seated) signs House Bill 253, establishing the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor on July 22 at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce. In a ceremony marked by reflection and celebration of a resilient trailblazer, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House...
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