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WTRF- 7NewsOhio man allegedly left horses standing in own manure, dogs 20 pounds underweight in hoarding caseBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A probable cause hearing in a Belmont County animal abuse case ran long on Thursday when the accused man, acting as hisownattorney, insisted on cross-examining the witness at length. Scott Wolfe and his girlfriend, Tess Coleman of Barnesville, were allegedly keeping 20 dogs and puppies and three horses in deplorable […]
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WTRF- 7NewsAustin Master Services to face court Monday for radioactive liquids and sludge wasteMARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — “Radioactive liquids and sludge,” “harmful contaminants,” and “worsened conditions,” are among the descriptions that make up the allegations found in the dozens of pages of court documents against Austin Master Services. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is now asking a Belmont County Judge to hold Austin Master Services, parent company […]
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WTRF- 7NewsWheeling works to become “entertainment central” for the regionWHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wesbanco Arena and Capitol Theatre are gearing up for another year filled with some of the best entertainment around. Wheeling’s top entertainment venues recently announced four more shows that will be coming to the Friendly City this Fall and there is something for everyone to enjoy. On September 29 at Capitol […]
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Wheeling sees alarming spike with five drug overdoses in 24 hoursOHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — According to the Wheeling Police Department, five overdoses occurred in the Wheeling area in the last 24 hours. Early Friday morning, four opioid overdoses were confirmed in Ohio County, while the fifth remains under investigation. Officials say often, two or three will be reported at...Wheeling, WV21 hours ago
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WTRF- 7NewsBelmont County swears in 4 new humane agentsBELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – One Belmont County agency is receiving some much need help. Four new humane agents were sworn in today by Judge Albert Davies. The agents are serving on a volunteer basis and will take on a number of duties including collecting evidence and investigating animal hoarding and abuse cases. Belmont County […]
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WTRF- 7NewsScience journalist presents research into toxic waste at Ohio oil and gas waste company that was allegedly storing illegal excess quantities of brine and drilling wasteMARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) – When flooding plagued the Ohio Valley in April, it left more concerns for Martins Ferry residents than their personal belongings. It left the risk of toxic materials to enter their water supply after Austin Master Services failed to clean up the illegal levels of hazardous waste in their facility, and […]
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Fueling young minds: Mobile energy unit powers up Belmont students' curiosityBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A Mobile Energy Learning Unit has spent this week in Belmont County. And Thursday, it educated students at Union Local. "The idea behind what we call the MELU is to show students a little bit about the industry,” said Mike Chadsey, head of external affairs for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. “Kind of pique their interest in that sixth- seventh- and eighth-grade time frame."1 day ago
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WTRF- 7NewsDrug trafficker gets longest sentence for drug offenses ever handed out in Belmont CountyBELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – A convicted drug trafficker today got the longest sentence ever handed out in Belmont County for drug offenses. 41-year-old Josh Haslam was sentenced to 18 years in prison for fentanyl possession and drug trafficking. The assistant prosecutor said Haslam was driving to Columbus to buy fentanyl, and in his words, […]
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WTRF- 7NewsAn award winning thriller short film was shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary and you can watch it nowAn award winning short film was shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary and it was just recently released. “A Little Glass of Rum” was released on May 10 with parts of the film shot at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, WV. The description of the film says, “after grieving over the murder of his […]
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WTRF- 7NewsOhio Humane Society rescues 5 cats that tested positive for leukemia; Need donations to continue quality of lifeAn Ohio Humane Society recently rescued five cats that tested positive for leukemia and they now need donations to continue the quality of life for the cats. The Belmont County Humane Society said they rescued 5 baby cats on Tuesday and they came back testing positive for leukemia. The Belmont County Humane Society said they […]
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WTRF- 7NewsNo charges will be filled in fight involving 3 people, rocks, and stuff thrownWheeling Police say they responded to call of three people fighting. Police say they responded to the 3700 block of Eoff St in Wheeling, WV at 9:15 am. Wheeling Police say they spoke to the three people fighting and one person said rocks and stuff were thrown during the fight. Police say that no charges […]
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WTRF- 7NewsOverdose trend/spike alert issued in WheelingWHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Wheeling Police Department issued a possible overdose trend or spike alert on Thursday evening. The alert is in effect for the next 48-96 hours. Police advise that Narcan is available at the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These alerts are enacted when […]
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WTRF- 7NewsHilltop Elementary takes part in mock court trialMARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Fifth grade students from Hilltop Elementary got real world experience during a Mock Court Trial in a Marshall County Courtroom. Between judge, jury, court reporter, attorney’s and defendants, students worked on a real case, learning about court proceedings and the criminal justice system. Circuit Judge Jeff Cramer has been helping […]
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WTRF- 7NewsUpper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival kicks off year 41 with media nightSt. Clairsville, OHIO (WTRF) – It was a momentous evening at Undo’s West in St. Clairsville, as the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival held their media night to kick off their 41st year of the event. Rita Carapelotti from Steubenville was recognized as this year’s Italian American of the Year, and 12 lucky winners of […]
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WTRF- 7NewsOhio homeowners find bones; Police believe it’s not a human boneBELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Bridgeport, Ohio police are investigating after residents on Liapple Street say they found a bone in their yard. The homeowners told 7 News they were gardening when they found what looked like a knee bone. They thought it was an animal bone, but decided to call police out of an […]
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WTRF- 7NewsHelping Heroes held “A Night to Remember” for the 11th yearWHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – For the 11th year in a row, Helping Heroes held “A Night to Remember” to raise money for their organization, while also raising awareness for veteran suicide and homelessness. This was their first year holding a steak fry, where everyone could eat, vie for raffle prizes, and participate in the silent […]
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Belmont County court moves Melott's manslaughter case to grand juryBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Brian Melott appeared in court Tuesday in Belmont County for a preliminary hearing on a voluntary manslaughter charge after a fatal shooting in April. Probable cause was found to move the case on to common pleas court. On April 27, Bellaire Police were called to...3 days ago
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WTRF- 7NewsWest Virginia day care will permanently closeA West Virginia day care says it will permanently close. Plays Child Care Center in Moundsville, WV says it will permanently close due to staffing issues. The last day is scheduled to be Friday May 17 at the close of business. The day care said staffing issues has been an issue for a while and […]
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