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Fire out behind Busy Beaver in Weirton shopping plaza
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — A fire is out at a Weirton shopping plaza after a truck hit a utility wire. Pictures on social media showed black smoke pouring out from behind the plaza off Three Springs Drive this afternoon. Crews received a call that a fire had started behind the Busy Beaver. Weirton Fire Captain […]
New Disaster Recovery Center now in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY — FEMA and the Small Business Association have set up a new Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to aid people in the area affected by the latest storm damage. Both organizations get people the resources they need to replace personal property, seek emergency home repairs, and apply for financial assistance. Whether it’s questions […]
Road Trippin'...Sutton Lake Marina Braxton County, WV
If you love sunshine, swimming, boating, fishing, and spending time on the water with family and friends, head to Sutton Lake Marina. We offer pontoon rentals, houseboat rentals, and all sorts of water sports toy rentals so you and your family can make the most of your Lake experience. If you have your own boat, we can lease you a transient slip or possibly a permanent wet slip OR we can offer you dry storage for the winter.
Wheeling YMCA steak fry fundraiser to fuel memorable summer camps
WHEELING, W.Va. — For years, the Wheeling YMCA has given Ohio County children a break from school with its summer camps. More than 100 campers have already signed up this season. Field trips to Pittsburgh and Zanesville are just some of the memorable activities, but it comes at a...
Miller named new WVU Jackson General president and CEO
RIPLEY, WV (WOWK) – WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital in Ripley has a new president and CEO. According to WVU Medicine, Candace N. Miller, M.B.A., took over the position effective July 15. She succeeds Stephanie McCoy who retired after serving as Jackson General Hospital’s president and CEO for 13 years. “We are excited to welcome […]
‘Superficial Wound’: Dr. Fauci Dismisses Concerns Over Trump’s Health Since Assassination Attempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed concerns regarding former President Donald Trump’s injuries following the attempted assassination against him. Over the weekend, Trump’s ear was grazed by a bullet from the would-be assassin at a Pennsylvania rally, in a shooting that left one rallygoer dead and two others seriously injured.
Senators announce plans to bring back popular license plate design
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time to bring back the Niagara plates with […]
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
State Rep. Merski to host Second Chance event to help those with nonviolent criminal histories
(WJET/WFXP) – A state representative announced an event with the opportunity for Erie residents with non-violent criminal histories to get back on their feet. State Rep. Bob Merski announced plans to host a Second Chance Event on Tuesday, July 30, for those with prior nonviolent misdemeanors who are looking to re-enter the job force.
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
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