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Steubenville reacts to funding to replace Market St. Bridge
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — Officials with the City of Steubenville are still rejoicing after hearing the news that the Market Street Bridge in Brooke County will be replaced. Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla says when it was announced that the bridge would be shut down there was only one thing to do. After sending multiple letters […]
Beatty Park progresses on amphitheater, bridge amid challenges
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Crews and volunteers are working on multiple projects in Steubenville's Beatty Park. "It's been really hot, so it's slowed down our progress as far as projects, but we're still in here once or twice a week, working to keep the trails clear,” Flora Verstraten-Merrin, founder Friends of Beatty Park.
Cadiz welcomes seven new businesses in 2024, including a green energy firm
CADIZ, Ohio — Cadiz Mayor Kevin Jones announced Monday multiple new businesses that are making their way to the village, one of which will specialize in green energy production. The announcement comes at a time when the village has brought in multiple new businesses since the start of the...
Hancock County looking for new county administrator after approving resignation of current administrator
During their regularly scheduled commission meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Hancock County commissioners unanimously approved the resignation of Paul Zuros from his role as the county administrator effective July 19.
Ohio residents seek answers over lack of action on fracking waste cleanup
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.
Wintersville fire department rolls out new $1.3 million ladder truck for reach and safety
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Wintersville Fire Department has added a new apparatus to its fleet that includes a 100-foot aerial ladder. The new truck will replace a used truck that has been sold to the Barnesville Fire and EMS Department. Personnel at the Wintersville Fire Department have been...
Local volunteer fire department awarded $150,000 FEMA grant
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The New Manchester Volunteer Fire Department (NMVFD) is proud to announce they’ve been awarded $150,000 in grant funding for 17 new air packs. These funds are being distributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a part of their Assistance to Firefighter Grants...
Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation: Call for Volunteers
Jay Frey, president, Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation. The Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation needs your help as we undertake our first restoration work session at Wheeling’s historic Peninsula Cemetery. Saturday, July 27. Monument restoration training session presented by the Preservation Alliance of WV. 9:00 to noon, WVNCC Education Center, 10...
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