Fire Prevention Week starts today: Ohio State Fire Marshal urges
WEB4 days ago · COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is again teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to highlight Fire Prevention Week, which kicks off today, Oct. 6, and runs through Oct. 12.. This year’s campaign theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign aims to educate individuals about the importance of ...
West Virginia and Ohio School Closings and Delays - WTRF
WEB2 days ago · Find out if your school is closed or delayed in West Virginia or Ohio. Check the latest updates for Hancock County and other counties in the region.
Martins Ferry wins big over Berne Union | WTRF
WEB5 days ago · MARTINS FERRY, OHIO (WTRF) — The Martins Ferry Purple Riders are now 6-1 after they defeated Berne Union on Friday by a score of 50-7.
Showdown between Dallas and Pittsburgh starts after nearly 90
WEB4 days ago · PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Sunday night showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys has started following a lengthy weather delay. The original scheduled start time of 8:20 p.m. was pushed back nearly 90 minutes when a line of thunderstorms made their way through downtown Pittsburgh shortly before the opening kickoff. The Steelers were […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine emphasizes safe voting options for
WEB4 days ago · OHIO (WTRF) — With election season in full swing, it’s important to know some of your voting options. In-person voting is the most common method of voting, but mail-in ballots and early elections are good alternatives to this process. Governor Mike DeWine says no matter how you vote ...
Here's a look back at the week's top stories - WTRF
WEB4 days ago · Trinity Health System collected donations to offer relief and support to those in need in Asheville, NC. Trinity asked the community to help them fill a semi-truck Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and a driver will take the semi-truck with all the donations to Baltimore Church in Asheville on Monday, Oct. 7.
Militants kill 6 Pakistani soldiers in a shootout – WTRF
WEB5 days ago · PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Militants killed six Pakistani soldiers in a shootout, the army said Saturday, the latest unrest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan where armed groups including the Pakistani Taliban are active. The troops died in an overnight operation in North Waziristan district on Saturday, according to an army statement.
Over 6,000 people in Haiti leave their homes after gang attack
WEB4 days ago · SAINT-MARC, Haiti (AP) — Nearly 6,300 people have fled their homes in the aftermath of an attack in central Haiti by heavily armed gang members that killed at least 70 people, according to the U.N.’s migration agency. Nearly 90% of the displaced are staying with relatives in host families, while 12% have found refuge in […]
What happens to items surrendered to TSA? - WTRF
WEB5 days ago · WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it does not confiscate items. According to the agency, if someone shows up with a prohibited item, they are given a choice on what to do with it. A passenger can return the item to their vehicle, hand it off to a non ...
Stenhouse snaps 65-race losing streak after late crash at ... - WTRF
WEB4 days ago · TALLADEGA (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. snapped a 65-race losing streak by winning in overtime at Talladega Superspeedway after a late crash collected more than half the field, including eight of the 12 championship contenders. Stenhouse is not in the playoffs and his victory Sunday marked the second consecutive week a driver not competing for […]