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2nd Annual Newell Fun Day this Saturday
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The town of Newell is getting ready for splashes of fun with their 2nd Annual Newell Fun Day happening this Saturday, August 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free event kicks off with a dedication of the Newell Community Center (formerly known as the Wells Building), followed by […]
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania: Damaging Winds Possible Through 9 PM
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania should brace for the possibility of damaging winds this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe weather outlook for Wednesday, predicting potential thunderstorms and high wind gusts. According to the NWS Pittsburgh, the risk...
White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the job
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House’s executive chef has retired after nearly three decades of making meals and cooking up state dinners for five different presidents and their families. Cris Comerford is the first woman to hold the job, and is also the first person of color to...
First Responders, Mental Health Experts Gather In Charleston For Crisis Intervention Team Training
This week, First Choice Services, a Charleston-based non-profit, is hosting a summit to discuss crisis care and mental health in West Virginia. First Choice Services operates several helplines including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line, the tobacco quitline, 1-800-gambler and more. The nonprofit began its second annual West Virginia 988...
One sent to hospital after being ejected from motorcycle
WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One person has been sent to the hospital after striking a guardrail and being ejected from their motorcycle. According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, on July 29, 2024, at approximately 3:14 PM, the Wood County 911 Center received an emergency call regarding a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on […]
Marietta Main Street’s August First Friday, Last Artwalk
MARIETTA, OH (WTAP) - It’s hard to believe it’s the end of July and August is starting. With this transition comes another First Friday for Marietta Main Street. Friday, August 2nd is the third and last Artwalk Installment for Marietta Main Street’s First Fridays. First Friday takes...
2 drug trafficking rings operating in West Virginia ‘dismantled’
Two drug trafficking organizations that operate in West Virginia, one of which has ties to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel, were "dismantled" after a federal grand jury returned 25 indictments, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia (USAO) announced Tuesday.
Belpre Public Library helps families prepare for kindergarten
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) — Belpre Public Library hosted its “Kindergarten Gear Up” on Monday for families with kindergarten-age children. It started when employees noticed that some parents needed some extra help teaching their kids the social skills needed to thrive in the classroom. So, they created a small classroom in their library and got to work.