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FirstEnergy expects to pay $119.5M to resolve ongoing investigations into HB6 bribery scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio—FirstEnergy Corp. indicated Tuesday it expects to soon pay nearly $120 million in total to resolve pending federal and state investigations into the company’s role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal, the largest such scheme in Ohio history. FirstEnergy stated in its latest quarterly report to...
Paden City High School will reopen as though it never closed
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Judge Charles Richard Wilson has issued his ruling, and Paden City High School will reopen for the 2024-2025 school year. After weighing the evidence presented, Judge Wilson stated that the school is the be “reopened immediately and kept open as if it never closed.” Teachers, staff and faculty are to […]
Northern lights were visible in Ohio. Did you see them?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The northern lights were visible for parts of central Ohio early Wednesday morning. The Space Weather Prediction Center expected a solar storm Tuesday evening that could result in a K5 to K7 level Aurora. These weren't be as bright or as widely visible as what we saw a few months ago but the lights were visible as far south as northern Ohio.
J.D. Vance’s Ex-Friend Wants Trans Kids to Know the GOP Is Using Them as a “Political Ploy”
The past several years have seen record-high numbers of anti-LGBTQ+bills introduced in state legislatures around the country, which has demonstrably worsened the mental health of the queer and trans youth bearing the brunt of that onslaught. But Detroit-based public defender Sofia Nelson, who has recently made national headlines due to...
Betty Zane Days returns to Martins Ferry
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – It’s festival time in Martins Ferry! The annual Betty Zane Days began Wednesday evening at 5pm and runs through Saturday at 11pm. Come out to Fodor Memorial Park to enjoy amusement rides, food trucks, live bands, games and fireworks on Saturday night. There will also be a 5K run and […]
Ohio deputies find man that disappeared after high speed chase; has a nationwide warrant
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A nationwide manhunt has ended after the Noble County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Washington County man that was wanted after pursuit on Tuesday. According to officials, Detective Cory May and Deputy Dylan Guerrieri of the Noble County Sheriff’s Office were traveling on I-77 near milepost 23 when […]
West Virginia family celebrates life-saving legacy of organ donor daughter
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia Donor Day was enacted in 2019 to increase organ donations across the Mountain State. But now, only 36% of West Virginians are registered as organ donors, including a former Moundsville native. Desiree Burge registered to be an organ donor the same day she...
‘Love at first site,’ Ohio couple celebrates 75 Years of love and togetherness
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A Belmont County couple is about to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. Mary and Mark D’Ambrosia have four children, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. And they still remember the day they met. The D’Ambrosias still sit close to each other. They love to talk about how they met, and they […]
Sign unveiled honoring historic National Road and Ebbert’s Farm Market
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – On Tuesday, a new interpretive sign was unveiled in Belmont County. It honors not only the historic National Road, but also a family farm that’s been in business 100 years. The Ebbert’s Farm Market sign is at mile marker 138, across from the popular family business that’s still going strong. […]
Belpre Rite Aid shuttering its doors
BELPRE — The Rite Aid at 201 Washington Blvd. in Belpre is closing down. There are several signs on the building that indicate the store’s closure, but they do not detail the timeline. Reporters contacted the Rite Aid media relations department, however they did not reach out to...
Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen comes to Gospel Mission Food Pantry
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Gospel Mission Food Pantry and the Little Caesars Love Kitchen teamed up to offer a little treat to the community from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. According to the driver of the Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen, Beth Shaden, “We’re here to serve hot,...
Reno VFD’s Fire Chief receives the July Golden Shield Award
RENO, Ohio (WTAP) - Each month WTAP and Morrison Incorporated honor first responders for the work they do protecting us. The Reno Volunteer Fire Department’s Fire Chief, Jon Bradford, is July’s Golden Shield Award winner. Chief Bradford has been a member of the Reno VFD for over 38...
Authorities investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Morgan County
STOCKPORT, Ohio (WTAP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to the release, the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred on July 30 at approximately 10:07 p.m. The crash occurred on State Route 376 near State Route 226 in Windsor Township, Morgan County.
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