Mcmechen
CRIME & SAFETY
West Virginia fire department asking for donations to purchase life saving equipment after toddler nearly dies
MCMECHEN, W.Va. (WTRF) — A McMechen, West Virginia man is using the power of social media to ensure that emergency professionals have the equipment they need in a life-or-death situation. Bill Estep recently took to Facebook to share the story of Laiden Schaefer, a two-year-old whose life was almost cut short earlier this month. July […]
Car strikes utility pole on Lava Avenue, shutting down the road and power
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A car struck a pole Tuesday afternoon, causing a power line to go down on Lava Avenue in Elm Grove. The road had to be closed down, shutting down access to JB Chambers Baseball Field. Power is still out for many residents in the surrounding area, but they are working […]
West Virginia community takes action to prevent overdose deaths with free Narcan training session
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Residents in one local community took part in a potentially lifesaving training session on Wednesday. Following a disturbing and sudden uptick in overdose deaths in the Wheeling area, one organization is taking action. On Wednesday, the Marshall County Family Resource Network hosted a free Narcan training session. RISE Coordinator Charlene […]
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