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Local man pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicideWTRF- 7News1 day ago
Outlook for fall weather, and how much snow Ohio could seeNBC4 Columbus2 days ago
Water truck overturns killing truck driver in West VirginiaWTRF- 7News2 days ago
Despite recent rain, burn bans are still in effect across OhioWTRF- 7News1 day ago
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Local man pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – The man accused of hitting another driver head-on and causing her death last November has entered a guilty plea. 33-year-old Benjamin Romshak of Flushing pled guilty to one count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide. Another charge of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Methamphetamines was dropped. The November 14th crash […]
Despite recent rain, burn bans are still in effect across Ohio
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Belmont County is one of 24 counties in Ohio still under a strict burning ban. The state fire marshal says those counties remain in a serious drought. The recent rains and storms may lead you to believe the drought is over. They say the ground didn’t absorb the rain. The […]
Look at what Wheeling will look like in the future as designs are revealed for the Gateway Center
The plans for the new Convention and Visitors’ Bureau were released after much anticipation from downtown businesses and residents. The new CVB will be built on the site of the former Wheeling Inn, which is being demolished.
Job fair aims to transition kids from school to the future
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – A successful transition from high school into the future is vitally important, especially for students with disabilities. Today, a unique event helped with that. They called it the Belmont Road Map For Transition. This special job fair welcomed kids from every school district in Belmont County. It helped them start […]
Athlete of the Week: Martins Ferry Senior Ayden Ludolph
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) – Martins Ferry’s Senior Ayden Ludolph is this week’s Victory Toyota Highlands Athlete of the Week! Ludolph dominated the football field for the Purple Riders last Friday Night during their homecoming game with five touchdowns with 207 passing yards and 40 rushing yards. Martins Ferry beat Berne Union 50-7, a win […]
Kleineke and Newburn vying for Jefferson County Commission seat
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – 7NEWS is your Local Election Headquarters, and there are 2 Commission seats up for grabs in Jefferson County. Republican Ron Kleineke and Democrat Charles Newburn are facing off for the seat currently held by David Maple. Mr. Kleineke is running to get Jefferson County’s respect back at the Ohio Statehouse. […]
Pets of the Week: Pauly and Cletus
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Steve with the Brooke County Animal Shelter joined 7News at Noon with Pets of the Week, Pauly and Cletus. Both kittens came into the shelter as strays from two different litters and became fast friends. The shelter estimates the kittens are between 8-9 weeks old. Pauly is outgoing and ready […]
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