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Mental health organizations and first responders join forces at upcoming CIT summit
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — The West Virginia 988 and CIT Summit is quickly approaching at the end of the month. The summit brings together organizations from all over the state to discuss the importance of mental health resources and how to best help people in crisis. Groups like the crisis intervention team, individuals […]
Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge
It was a done deal, or so they thought in Benwood. As Benwood’s public works director David McLaughlin explained recently on River Talk radio, he and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting back in late winter 2023 during which a $3 million deal was struck with the Governor’s Office. The money was to come out of the Governor’s contingency fund, and finally, the people of Benwood would be rid of the nightmare that’s haunted them for decades.
ODNR stepping in to clean up Austin Master Services after company misses court deadline
Martins Ferry, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be stepping in to clean up Austin Master Service’s facility in Martins Ferry. Austin Master Services had until Monday, July 22nd to comply with a court order to clean up the site. According to the ODNR, they did not, and now the ODNR […]
Ohio County Schools brings on 23 new professional hires for the 24-25 school year
ELM GROVE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ohio County Schools aren’t only seeing new students this fall, they have officially brought on 23 new professional hires throughout elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. They were recognized and officially hired at the most recent Board of Education meeting. The majority of the new personnel have graduated from […]
Local community rallies to get medical equipment for 2-year-old boy facing rare heart condition
MCMECHEN, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local community is rallying together to help save the life of a 2-year-old boy who is facing something that not many young children ever deal with. On July 5th, Laiden Schaefer’s life was suddenly in jeopardy when the 2-year-old boy went into cardiac arrest at his home in McMechen. His […]
Couple charged after troopers find crack pipe within reach of toddler while responding to Marion County accident
A Pennsylvania couple has been charged after troopers found a crack pipe within reach of an unrestrained juvenile while responding to a vehicle accident in Marion County.
One dead after Morgantown shooting involving 19-year-old suspect
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 19-year-old man is being sought by authorities for his involvement in a shooting incident which led to the death of a 21-year-old man this month. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Mountain Valley Drive. Deputies located […]
Ohio Republican calls for a "civil war" to save the country if Trump and Vance "lose this one"
Speaking at a Trump rally on Monday, Ohio state Sen. George Lang said the country might need a "civil war" if Republicans lose in November, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Lang, speaking alongside Vance at the latter's first solo rally since securing the Republican nomination, said the GOP ticket is are the "the last chance to save our country politically”.”
WVU Football Shows Interest in 2025 In-State Prospect
Even though most of the work for their 2025 class is already done, the WVU football staff contacted a top in-state prospect. George Washington High School product Hunter Giacomo announced an offer from the Mountaineers on Monday afternoon. Listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds, the Charleston, W.Va. native is listed as...
Roane General Hospital pledges to remain independent, plans $5.4M in renovations
SPENCER, W.Va. (WCHS) — A small community hospital is planning millions of dollars in improvements while vowing to remain an independent facility, bucking the trend of health network consolidations. Roane General Hospital announced a major $5.4 million renovation Monday. Federal dollars will provide a $3 million dollar loan and...
Pill, Harris and Reynolds elected as new BOG officers
WVU’s Board of Governors elected its new officers for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to a WVU Today release. Richard “Rick” Pill will serve as BOG chair, Patrice Harris will serve as vice chair and Robert “Bob” Reynolds will serve as the BOG secretary. Pill...
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
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