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Renner Behavior Health Program officially cuts the ribbon, bringing more mental health treatment options to Marshall County
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 []
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Voters hear from all six Wheeling mayoral candidates in open forum ahead of May 14th election
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) - 7News is your local election headquarters, and voters in the Friendly City will hit the polls on May 14th to decide who will replace outgoing Mayor Glenn Elliott. The six candidates running in this election are: Carl Carpenter, Beth Hinebaugh, Rosemary Ketchum, Denny Magruder, Chad Thalman and J.T. Thomas. The forum []
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High schoolers take the witness stand and prosecutor’s table at mock trial
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- Two trials were held this morning in Jefferson County Juvenile Court but no decisions were reached and no practicing attorneys took part. That's because it was the 2024 Mock Trial held by the county Bar Association, where aspiring lawyers from two high schools see what it's like to step up to []
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St. Clairsville gears up for a festive evening of food, drinks, and music at the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- St. Clairsville will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo a little early this year. The holiday's name literally means the fifth of May. But the second annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party will actually be held Friday evening, May 3. It's a party all along Main Street in the city. It's []
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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 []
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Wheeling Health Right holds kickoff breakfast ahead of Chef’s Auction
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) Restaurants around the Valley are coming together to sponsor Wheeling's only free clinic, Wheeling Health Right. Wheeling Health Right's Chef's Auction held its annual kickoff breakfast Thursday at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack. This event gets everyone ready and on the same page for the big event! The funds raised at the []
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Emergency road closure in the Ohio Valley for Friday and Saturday
County Route 17/1 (Ashland Ridge Road) will be closed at milepost 0.93, on Friday April 19, 2024, and Saturday April 20, 2024, for slip repair. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers and traffic signals during working and non-working hours. Emergency vehicles and school buses will be accommodated. Alternate Route: Westbound use County Route 52 (McKimmie Ridge []
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Man high on narcotics dies during standoff with Ohio deputies, overdose suspected
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man after he engaged deputies in a standoff while under the influence of narcotics. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, detectives were in the beginning stages of a criminal investigation when the unnamed suspect became aware he was being []
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Ohio village says a resident dumped 100 gallons of used motor oil with diesel fuel and kerosene down a drain
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) -- Short Street in Wintersville is closed after village officials say a resident dumped 100 gallons of used motor oil with diesel fuel and kerosene down the drain. Administrators received a call about a possible oil spill around 4:30 Wednesday evening in the creek at Walnut Park. A hazmat team in Columbus []
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Boone County mother arrested for failing for years to get help for teen daughter, leading to her death: Complaint
The teen was found dead in a bathroom “emaciated to a skeletal state,” according to a criminal complaint.
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Flood relief efforts recognized by city council officials
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) - Following two weeks of devastation for many on Wheeling Island, city council acknowledged the incredible efforts from the entire community. Councilman Ben Seidler presented these efforts on paper, with the House of Carpenter tracking over 1,100 volunteer hours, over 50 city employees working around the clock, 11 different faith-based organizations, and []
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Elderly local man charged with First Degree Murder in death of his wife
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) - An elderly Weirton man was charged Tuesday for First Degree Murder after his wife was found dead on a floor in their home, according to Weirton Police Department Chief Charlie Kush. In a press release, Kush said that Tuesday, April 16 at approximately 1 p.m., officers with the Weirton Police Department []