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Marshall County EMA says residents, businesses should still report flood damages and losses
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – Residents and business owners who suffered any damages or losses from the flooding that occurred earlier this month can still report those damages says Marshall County EMA Director Tom Hart. In fact, he encourages residents to make reports since information is still being collected countywide and throughout the state. Although […]
FEMA set to visit Ohio Valley for flood damage assessment
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Following the April flooding throughout the region, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel counties immediately called a preliminary damage assessment to send to the State Office of Emergency Management. Because of the sheer numbers of the 25 counties affected throughout the region, FEMA has determined that there is enough damage to come on […]
Marshall County Craft Show brings food and fun to the Marshall County Fairgrounds
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Marshall County Craft Show kicked off its three-day event with food trucks and indoor vendors at the Marshall County Fairgrounds. Booths selling everything from baked goods and tote bags to t-shirts and tumblers were lined up, ready to meet new customers. The funds generated from the craft show […]
New Marshall County Health Department building slated to finish construction by October
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Marshall County officials say the new health department is making outstanding progress and has had very few delays since they broke ground last August. The $9,000,000 dollar project is slated to wrap up by October of this year, and employees are expected to move in by November. Betsy Frohnapfel, […]
Mobile food pantry provides groceries for Marshall County community
Moundsville, (W.Va) — The Marshall County Family Resource Network collaborated with the Mountaineer Foodbank to provide a mobile pantry for the Marshall County residents and for those in need. The mobile pantry had a variety of items for people to take home such as bread, eggs, meat and vegetables. Kimberli Green, executive director for the […]
Brand new space opens for those seeking mental health treatment in the Ohio Valley
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a big day in Moundsville as the ribbon was officially cut for the new facility focused on the Renner Behavioral Health Program, in partnership with the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. It’s a brand new space for those seeking mental health treatment. With this state-of-the-art building, they’re hoping to […]
Hats off to the women celebrated during the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Ladies Luncheon
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Ladies Luncheon at Grand Vue Park on Thursday. The theme, women wear many hats, is an acknowledgment of the different contributions women give to the community, as well as an invitation for guests to wear their best hats. Ashely Wear, Marshall […]
Twin sisters from local Ohio town make their debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – If you’re a fan of country music, then you know what an honor it is to perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage. The Price Sisters say the feeling of stepping into that circle for the very first time is almost indescribable. This is their story. Born and raised in […]
Years after a chemical contaminated Paden City’s water supply, residents are still sick and suffering
The EPA designated Paden City’s drinking water contamination as a priority in 2022. But for residents who drank the water for years, help has been slow to arrive. Years after a chemical contaminated Paden City’s water supply, residents are still sick and suffering appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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. […]
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