The City of Sistersville took a major step toward bringing its historic ferry back into operation Monday evening as Sistersville City Council unanimously approved moving forward with the purchase of the recently found replacement vessel. Funds for the purchase are being raised through state ...
WELLSBURG — A Brooke County woman was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison after admitting she abused her infant daughter and neglected two young children in conditions prosecutors described as dangerous, while two men received probation in separate burglary-related cases. Brooke County ...
WHEELING — Motorcyclists and supporters from across the Ohio Valley are invited to participate in Chad's Ride on Saturday to honor the memory of Chad "Knuckles" Senkbeil while promoting motorcycle awareness and roadway safety. The annual event is open to motorcycles and other vehicles, and ...
Weather forecasts are calling for temperatures to soar into the lower- to mid-90s in the Ohio Valley for the next few days, prompting local residents to find ways to stay cool.
WHEELING — As emergency medical services across West Virginia continue to face staffing shortages, West Virginia Northern Community College has secured nearly $295,000 in federal funding to help more emergency medical technicians become paramedics at little to no cost. The college has been ...
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage after its national blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, prompting an urgent call for donors to help prevent disruptions to patient care. The organization said donations have declined sharply since the end of May, creating a widening gap between available blood supplies and hospital demand. The shortage is particularly severe for O-positive and B-negative blood types. According to the Red Cross, hospitals are receiving nearly 3,500 more units of blood per week than anticipated during what is ...
