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Local community honors fallen veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice
BELMONT, Ohio (WTRF) — A special ceremony was held today in Belmont County to honor and celebrate the men and women who sacrificed their lives to keep our country free. The American Legion Post 312 in Belmont, Ohio, hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday to honor all the veterans who are […]
Bellaire residents honor Memorial Day at Union Square Park
Bellaire, OHIO (WTRF) – In a ceremony today at Union Square Park in Bellaire, more than a hundred people gathered to honor those who died while serving. Fallen soldiers from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces where remembered in the ceremony, which included a presentation of memorial wreaths. U.S. Army Veteran Richard “Chad” Balwanz […]
Martins Ferry residents without water following outage
UPDATE: According to Martins Ferry Mayor John Davies the water break is repaired and as soon as weight is on the pipe they will be slowly filling the lines. The Mayor says there will also be a boil order. ———————————————————————————————————————————– MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) – The Martins Ferry Water Treatment Plant has confirmed a water […]
Community mourning the passing of local County Health Administrator
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Marshall County Community is mourning the loss of beloved Marshall County Health Administrator Tom Cook, who friends say passed away early Sunday. According to friends, not only was Tom a good friend but an incredible firefighter and paramedic and made countless contributions to the community. No other information has […]
Hopedale’s 3rd Street renamed in honor of former councilman Donald Jochims
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — The community of Hopedale came together to honor the late Donald Jochims, city councilman and former police officer, by renaming 3rd Street to Jock’s Lane Third Street. Jochims was described as a pillar in the community, a family man who was always there for others. The Oakdale Village […]
Ogden Wellness Weekend Kicks Off Memorial Day Festivities in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Memorial Day Weekend in Wheeling was off to a fast start on Saturday as hundreds of people came out for a race to the finish line. The streets of Wheeling were flooded with people Saturday as Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend, presented by WVU Medicine, welcomed people from all over the country. It’s […]
Residents gear up for 25 miles of antiques, collectables and deals in the National Road Yard Sale
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — What stretches from St. Louis to Baltimore, and has fabulous bargains all along the way? It’s the National Road Yard Sale. And 25 of those 800-plus miles are in Belmont County, Ohio. In fact, in this area it was originally named the 25-mile yard sale, because it begins in Bridgeport […]
State EMA officials and FEMA tour local counties to determine if a disaster declaration will be made for severe weather
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Several areas of the Northern Panhandle, along with other parts of the Mountain State, are still feeling the effects of the severe weather event that took place last month. Over the past few days, representative from the State’s Emergency Management Office and FEMA have been working with local officials. They […]
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