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Dover Shoney's restaurant, the last in Ohio, to close and be sold in online auction
DOVER ‒ After 33 years in business, the Shoney's restaurant in Dover will be going out of business. It will be closing in a couple more weeks, according to manager Mike Watson, who has worked there for more than 18 years. The property, located at 881 Commercial Parkway, has been put up for sale...
Vacant Ohio home total loss after early morning fire
BELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) — A vacant property in Bellaire, Ohio, was left in ruins after an early morning fire. According to the Bellaire Volunteer Fire Department, crews were toned out at 5:15 a.m. to a house fire on West 23rd Street. The BVFD reports that the house was empty...
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.
New banking location opens in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE— A new LCNB National Bank location recently opened in the Downtown Chillicothe area. LCNB National Bank was founded in 1877 and has served communities in Ohio and Kentucky over the years. The new location in Chillicothe offers in-person banking, a drive through and an ATM. ...
Frankfort nursing home receives Memory Babies to help residents
CHILLICOTHE— Those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia often face an uphill battle of forgetting the ones they loved as the disease progresses. Patients at the Embassy of Valley View in Frankfort now have a new enrichment option in their lives. ...
Ohio school closed for radioactive material being sold ‘as-is’
PIKETON, Ohio (WDTN) — A vacant school in southern Ohio has caught the attention of people across the U.S. as it heads for auction. On Saturday Aug. 17, Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon will be auctioned. The listing displays the 53,000 square foot building, on around 9.83 acres, selling for a minimum of $270,000. […]
41st Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival kicks off
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival has been taking place in Wheeling for 41 years. There are fireworks, a bocce tournament, music and more, but what the festival is truly known for is the food. “I got food from Little Italy yesterday,” Italian Festival...
Local water department asking property owners to complete service line inventory survey
WHEELING, W.Va. — In response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules, officials with the City of Wheeling’s Water Department are asking residents and business owners to complete a Service Line Inventory Survey, the primary purpose being to identify homes/buildings that have lead water service lines. The survey is available on the City’s website HERE. A […]
Ohio Inspector General finds that Toledo doctor was doing other work while billing the state
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Inspector General issued a report Thursday finding that a Toledo doctor was doing work for his own private practice while he was supposed to be working for the state. The report accuses Dr. Christian Maduoma of conducting office visits with his own Hill Clinic...
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 […]
Back-to-school dates announced for southern West Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Back-to-school dates were announced for counties in West Virginia and Virginia. The dates can be found on the school calendars at each of the counties Board of Education websites. The 2024-2025 back-to-school dates for counties in southern West Virginia and Virginia include: August 15, 2024 August 19, 2024 August 22, 2024 […]
Two-vehicle accident with rollover on Route 50 injures drivers
PENNSBORO, W.Va. — A two-vehicle accident on Route 50 westbound between the Pennsboro exits resulted in serious injuries to both drivers early Monday morning. The Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department was alerted at 7:55 a.m., along with the Ellenboro and Harrisville Volunteer Fire Departments, to respond to the crash, which involved a rollover. Harrisville Truck 3, already in the vicinity, was the first to arrive on the scene.
Schults Ford and YMCA team up for Back-to-School Backpack and Supplies Giveaway
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — With the summer months flying by, kids will be headed back to school before we know it. Now one local business is asking for your help to make sure area students have what they need for a successful school year. Shults Ford next to Highlands is teaming with the Wheeling […]
State expected to match funds for Market Street Bridge, says Capito
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — Earlier this month, Senator Shelly Moore Capito announced an $87.5 million award toward construction of a new Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River between Steubenville and Follansbee. On Thursday, she explained where the rest of the money for the new bridge will need to...
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