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Marshall County commissioners’ meeting room packed as they honor several agencies
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a packed room at the Marshall County Commission meeting Tuesday morning as several proclamations were made. This week is National Telecommunicators Week and Crime Victim’s Rights Week. Staff members from the 911 center were in attendance as their proclamation was read and adopted by commissioners. […]
Monroe park rededication Monday
MONROE — The city will officially reopen its revamped Father Cairns Park with a rededication and ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The Monroe Parks and Recreation Division put together a master plan with input from the community and stakeholders in 2017 for the park at 802 W. Eighth St., which was initially dedicated in 1933. City council approved redevelopment plans in 2022. “Not only was the park underdeveloped, but it is located in a neighborhood that is underserved in overall park offerings,” city officials said in an internet posting. Click here for more information about the park and the Monday’s happenings.
Local commissioners approve funds for new mobile dispatch project
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Some major upgrades are coming to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office here soon. County commissioners approved over $369,000 for their Mobile Dispatch Unit Project. This new dispatch project will allow officers to upload important information to a database that allows real-time details as they happen to other responders. The Detective […]
Road Closures due to flooding in the Ohio Valley
(WTRF) – Thursday’s severe weather has caused several roads across the Ohio Valley to be closed. EMA Director Tom Hart tell us the following roads are closed in Marshall County: Woodruff Road, Fish Creek Road, Little Grave Creek, Middle Grave Creek, Clouston Road, Loudenville Road and Big Wheeling Creek Road. Marshall County officials tell us […]
Austin Master won’t remove waste in time in Belmont County, mayor predicts
Martins Ferry, OHIO (WTRF) – Oil and waste management company Austin Master Services got a court-ordered deadline to remove thousands of tons of waste material from their Martin’s Ferry facility for storing waste beyond the allowable limit, but Martin’s Ferry Mayor John Davies told 7 News he believes the company won’t be able to make […]
Benwood asks residents to conserve water due to power outages
The City of Benwood is asking residents to conserve water due to power outages. Currently, Benwood is without power in the Northern area of town and Center Benwood. Expected time from for restoration is 11 pm. The City told 7News that they can’t provide water until the power is on.
Moundsville officials meet to discuss next steps for halted construction on city building
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Moundsville city officials met Wednesday morning to figure out what the next steps are for the new city building after the original contracting company hired filed for bankruptcy a few weeks ago. City Manager Rick Healy says the city’s construction attorney is in the process of working with the […]
Bus trial run set for multiple locations in Moundsville, Permanent option will be on the ballot
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Moundsville residents will soon be able to use public transportation throughout the city thanks to a new agreement with Ohio Valley Regional Transit Authority. The bus trial run will begin on May 6 and last until Nov. 2. There are 11 stops on the route, with pick-up times starting […]
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