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Free Haunted House Coming to Moundsville This October

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Free Haunted House Coming to Moundsville This October

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — A free, family-friendly haunted house is coming to Moundsville for several nights leading up to Halloween.

The Moundsville Free Haunted House will be held at 40 Henry Lane beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. The attraction will operate Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31.

Thursday hours will run from 7 to 10 p.m., while the haunted house will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Organizers describe the attraction as family-friendly and say admission is completely free.

The event gives local families another Halloween activity to enjoy throughout the second half of October, with multiple opportunities to visit before Halloween night.

Hopedale American Legion Haunted Trail Returns for 2026 Halloween Season

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Hopedale American Legion Haunted Trail Returns for 2026 Halloween Season

HOPEDALE, OH — A Halloween tradition is returning to Harrison County this October as Hopedale American Legion Post 682 prepares to open its Haunted Trail for the 2026 season.

The Haunted Trail begins Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, with additional nights scheduled for Oct. 9–10, Oct. 16–17 and Oct. 23–24.

Tickets will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night, with the trail opening at 7 p.m.

Admission is $10 per person, while children under 5 can enter for free.

The attraction features local participants bringing a variety of scares to the trail throughout the evening. Organizers describe the event as a community tradition that also supports local veterans and the surrounding community.

The Haunted Trail is hosted by Hopedale American Legion Post 682 and the Sons of the American Legion in Hopedale.

Three-Vehicle Crash Reported on I-70 West

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Three-Vehicle Crash Reported on I-70 West

OHIO VALLEY — Emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 West Wednesday evening.

According to initial emergency radio traffic, the crash was reported around 6:43 p.m. near mile marker 7.

Police, fire and EMS units were dispatched to the scene after reports indicated three vehicles were involved.

No information was immediately available regarding injuries, the extent of damage or what led to the crash.

Motorists traveling through the area could experience delays while emergency crews work at the scene.

River News will provide additional information if it becomes available.

River News Headlines — October 2, 2026

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River News Headlines — October 2, 2026

Wintersville Residents Report Missing Water and Sewer Bills

Wintersville residents say water and sewer bills have repeatedly gone missing in the mail for more than a year. Village Administrator Jesse Kosegi attributed the problem to mail processing in Pittsburgh during Thursday’s council meeting. Residents can pay their bills in person or online, and payments remain due on the 20th. News headlines 100226

Ohio Gas Tax Paused for 90 Days

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 519 Thursday, temporarily pausing the state gasoline tax for 90 days. The change amounts to about 38 cents per gallon for unleaded gasoline and 47 cents per gallon for diesel. Retailers have a three-day grace period, with the savings expected to reach drivers no later than Sunday. Newscast B 100226

John Marshall High School Reopens, Homecoming Activities Continue

John Marshall High School is reopening Friday after Marshall County Schools canceled all activities at the school Thursday, including the homecoming parade. The district says homecoming activities scheduled for Friday will continue as planned. Newscast A 100226

Investigation Continues Into Moundsville Double Homicide

Law enforcement continues to investigate a double homicide in Moundsville. Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty identified the victims as David and Monica Will, with Monica identified as a teacher at John Marshall High School. According to the newscast, deputies encountered 25-year-old Cyle Fabrizio holding the couple’s 16-year-old daughter at gunpoint when they arrived early Thursday. A deputy fatally shot Fabrizio, and the couple’s children are now safe with family. Newscast A 100226

Ohio Preparing New Requirements for Math Textbooks

Ohio is preparing a list of approved mathematics textbooks, expected to be released in April 2027. According to the newscast, roughly 450 lower-performing schools will be required to use approved materials. The changes have raised concerns among some educators about the state having greater control over classroom materials. Newscast A 100226

Google Opening Satellite Office at Ohio State

Google plans to open a satellite office at Ohio State University this fall, described in the newscast as the company’s first space on a university campus. The partnership is expected to provide Ohio State researchers with access to Google DeepMind while offering students internships, AI tools and career resources. Newscast A 100226

Jefferson County Commissioners Discuss Prime Time Levy

Jefferson County commissioners discussed funding for senior services and the Prime Time levy during Thursday’s meeting. The levy is scheduled to appear on the November ballot, while the nonprofit Our Place is seeking a share of the funding. Commissioner Tony Morelli said he wants to consider the potential impact before making a decision. Newscast B 100226

West Virginia Revenue Finishes September Above Estimates

West Virginia collected approximately $570 million in revenue during September, finishing nearly $16 million above estimates. Officials cautioned that inflation and higher interest rates could create financial challenges later. Newscast B 100226

Historic Train Station Could Reopen to Visitors

A nearly 200-year-old train station tied to the early history of American rail travel could soon welcome visitors again. The newscast notes plans for the historic site but does not provide additional details about its location or reopening timeline. Newscast B 100226

Two-Vehicle Crash Reported on Route 250 Near Cameron

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Two-Vehicle Crash Reported on Route 250 Near Cameron

CAMERON, W.Va. — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash along Route 250 in Marshall County Thursday morning.

According to initial emergency radio traffic, the crash was reported around 9:46 a.m. in the area of Highland Cemetery near Cameron.

Police, fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. Initial reports indicated there were no injuries.

Both vehicles remained drivable following the crash, and a tow truck was not needed.

No additional information about the circumstances leading to the crash was immediately available.

Multiple Vehicles Reportedly Entered Overnight in Wheeling Area

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Multiple Vehicles Reportedly Entered Overnight in Wheeling Area

WHEELING, W.Va. — Authorities were investigating reports of vehicles being entered overnight in the Mil Acres area of Wheeling Thursday morning.

According to initial emergency radio traffic, a caller on Courtland Avenue reported a theft from a vehicle shortly before 9 a.m. The caller also believed other vehicles in the neighborhood may have been entered during the overnight hours.

Three vehicles were being added to the report as officers investigated.

Authorities also responded to the Glen Hollin area to review surveillance footage connected to the incidents. Additional video footage was reportedly located near Faircrest Drive later Thursday morning.

The investigation was continuing as of approximately 10:14 a.m. No information was immediately available regarding what was taken, whether any vehicles were damaged or whether authorities had identified a suspect.

Residents in the area may want to check their vehicles and security cameras for anything unusual from overnight. Vehicle owners are also encouraged to lock their vehicles and avoid leaving valuables inside.

River News will update the story if additional information is released by authorities.

One Person Taken Into Custody Following Harrison County Crash and Search

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One Person Taken Into Custody Following Harrison County Crash and Search

ADENA, Ohio — One person was taken into custody late Thursday following a single-vehicle crash and a search in the area of Blairmont Road outside Adena, according to initial emergency radio traffic.

The incident was first reported around 9:32 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, after a vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole. Initial reports indicated one person had been seen outside the vehicle and walking around following the crash.

By the time emergency crews arrived, the person believed to have been driving the vehicle was no longer at the scene. Radio traffic indicated the individual was believed to have walked toward the Rose Valley area, prompting authorities to search nearby.

The vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage, and its airbags had deployed. The crash also reportedly snapped a utility pole and damaged a fire hydrant. AEP and the local water provider were contacted.

During the investigation, authorities began checking information connected to the vehicle. Emergency radio traffic later indicated the vehicle was associated with WC Welding Services and had reportedly been taken without permission after keys were left inside. Authorities ran the vehicle identification number and radio traffic indicated it matched the vehicle that had been reported taken.

Authorities continued searching the surrounding area, with a drone requested to assist. A passerby later reported seeing someone near the Rose Valley Road area.

Shortly before 11 p.m., radio traffic indicated a male had returned to a business on Lamborn Road before running into a wooded area when another person arrived.

At approximately 11:13 p.m., emergency radio traffic indicated one male had been taken into custody.

No information was immediately available regarding possible charges or injuries. The circumstances surrounding the vehicle being taken and the crash remain subject to official confirmation.

River News will update the story if additional information is released by authorities.

Halloween Bash Planned at Georgetown Hall in Cadiz

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Halloween Bash Planned at Georgetown Hall in Cadiz

CADIZ, Ohio — Families will have another opportunity to celebrate Halloween this October as L&C Party Rentals prepares to host a Halloween Bash at Georgetown Hall.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at Georgetown Hall, located at 77215 Hawthorne Road in Cadiz.

The Halloween Bash will feature inflatables, food, games, prizes and candy, with activities planned for all ages. Games, prizes and candy will be available free of charge, while admission to the inflatables will cost $5 per child.

Food will also be available for purchase during the event, including hot dogs for $2, popcorn and chips for $1 each, and drinks for $1.50.

Organizers say attendees will have opportunities to win prizes throughout the afternoon.

Anyone with questions about the event can contact L&C Party Rentals at 740-317-9205.

Tennessee Halts Remaining 2026 Execution After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection Attempt

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Tennessee Halts Remaining 2026 Execution After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection Attempt

NASHVILLE, TN. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted the state’s remaining scheduled execution for 2026 after officials were unable to complete the execution of death row inmate Christa Gail Pike on Wednesday.

Pike, 50, was scheduled to die by lethal injection for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville. The execution would have been Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in more than 200 years.

According to reports from The Associated Press cited by FOX, an appeals court temporarily stopped Pike’s execution about an hour before its scheduled start. The U.S. Supreme Court later overturned that stay, allowing the state to proceed.

Pike’s attorneys said in court filings that officials administered two doses of pentobarbital during the execution attempt. Media witnesses reported that Pike remained alive after the second dose and could be heard breathing or snoring before the viewing area was closed. She was later transported from the prison by ambulance for hospital treatment. Her condition was not immediately disclosed.

Following the incident, Lee ordered an independent third-party review of the execution process and announced that Tennessee’s remaining scheduled execution for this year would not proceed.

The Tennessee Department of Correction maintained that staff followed the state’s established execution protocol. Under that protocol, a second set of lethal injection drugs can be administered if an inmate remains alive after the first. The protocol reportedly does not specify what should happen if the person remains alive following the second administration.

Wednesday’s incident marked the second time this year that Tennessee officials were unable to carry out a scheduled execution. In May, the execution of Tony Carruthers was called off after officials were unable to establish an IV line following repeated attempts.

Pike was sentenced to death for Slemmer’s 1995 killing. Prosecutors said Pike and others lured Slemmer to a wooded area in Knoxville, where she was beaten and stabbed. Pike was 18 at the time of the crime.

Pike’s attorneys had sought to have her sentence commuted to life in prison without parole, but Lee denied her clemency request before the scheduled execution.

The governor’s review is expected to examine what occurred during Wednesday’s execution attempt before Tennessee resumes additional executions.

Source: FOX Local reporting based on information from The Associated Press and Reuters.

DeWine Signs 90-Day Ohio Gas Tax Suspension

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DeWine Signs 90-Day Ohio Gas Tax Suspension

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Thursday temporarily suspending the state tax on gasoline and diesel fuel for 90 days, providing a short-term reduction in the taxes included in fuel prices.

The legislation suspends Ohio’s 38.5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and 47-cent-per-gallon diesel tax.

The Ohio General Assembly approved the measure Wednesday before sending it to DeWine. The legislation also provides state funding to replace revenue that otherwise would have been collected through the fuel taxes and used for transportation purposes. Approximately $726 million in general revenue funding is expected to cover the lost revenue during the suspension. The Statehouse News Bureau

The temporary suspension comes after both major-party candidates for Ohio governor — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton — publicly called for a gas tax holiday.

DeWine had opposed previous proposals to suspend the state gas tax. His administration has said earlier proposals did not include a mechanism to replace the transportation revenue that would have been lost, while the newly approved measure does.

Ohio’s fuel taxes help fund transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

With DeWine’s signature Thursday, the state will move forward with the 90-day suspension before the existing gasoline and diesel tax rates return.

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