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Marshall County Relay for Life raises thousands

River News Network Staff - June 2, 2025

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Last Friday’s Relay for Life event in Marshall County had to make a last-minute move indoors due to weather, but...

Traffic advisory for Wetzel County

River News Network Staff - June 2, 2025

WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Highways issued the following traffic advisory for Wetzel County. A portion of County Route 3 (Doolin...

Former Salvation Army leader pleads guilty to a sex crime

River News Network Staff - May 30, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - The former commander of the Bellaire Salvation Army post has entered a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge of sexual...

Wheeling to Welcome First Crisis Nursery in West Virginia

River News Network Staff - May 29, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. - West Virginia’s first crisis nursery is set to open in early 2026 at 141 Key Avenue in Wheeling, offering emergency short-term...

Relay For Life of Marshall County location changed

Karen Fatula-News Director - May 29, 2025

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. - Relay For Life of Marshall County has changed its venue for Friday's event out of abundance due to the forecast...

MSHA Safety Report: Local Ohio Coal Miner’s Death Attributed to Lack of Safety Measures

River News Network Staff - May 29, 2025

CADIZ, Ohio — The death of a coal mine drill operator in Harrison County earlier this year was the result of inadequate safety procedures...

Belmont County Commissioners support grant for accessible playground

River News Network Staff - May 28, 2025

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — The Belmont County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting Wednesday morning at the Belmont County Courthouse and discussed a...

Wheeling woman charged for allegedly trying to steal nearly $30K from Highlands business

River News Network Staff - May 28, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. — A former employee of the Highlands Sports Complex is facing criminal charges after prosecutors allege she diverted tens of thousands of...