West Virginia

Local disabled veteran learns some Ohioans may be denied licenses for service dogs

Karen Fatula-News Director - April 15, 2025

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio - A simple errand to pick up a license for a disabled veteran's service dog at the Belmont County, Ohio Auditor's...

West Virginia DOH issues traffic advisory for parts of Wheeling Friday

River News Network Staff - April 10, 2025

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Highways has issued a traffic advisory for Wheeling motorists. A portion of WV 88 near 23...

Brooke County Emergency Management Agency Receives Donation for New Response Vehicle

River News Network Staff - April 9, 2025

WELLSBURG, W.Va. — The Brooke County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) received a major upgrade to its emergency response capabilities, thanks to a $20,000 donation...

No Injuries Reported in Wheeling Island Fire

River News Network Staff - April 8, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning at a duplex located at 13 Ohio Street on...

W.Va. City Council Fires Economic Development Director Pat Ford After Just Six Months on the Job

River News Network Staff - April 7, 2025

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — In a 5-1 vote Thursday evening, the Bridgeport, West Virginia City Council fired Economic Development Director Pat Ford just six months...

Weirton poetry symposium on Wednesday celebrates National Poetry Month

River News Network Staff - April 7, 2025

WEIRTON, W.Va. - Revive your poetic side at the Pam Makricosta Memorial Poetry Symposium this Wednesday, April 9 at the Mary H. Weir Library. The...

West Virginia man arrested after group notifies authorities of alleged child pornography materials

River News Network Staff - April 3, 2025

Hancock County, W.Va. - The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office announced that today, April 3, Victor Shreves, 65 years of age, was placed under arrest...

Can this $2 million investment make Wheeling one of the “coolest” places to live in America?

River News Network Staff - April 2, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling City Council approved a $2 million investment from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds to revitalize four...