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US Politics · West VirginiaWest Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill on Monday that seeks to restrict certain language and ideological content in state government materials, arguing that some terms may be exclusionary or politically charged.
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West Virginia Proposes Bill to Restrict Certain Gender-Related Terms
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Taxes · WheelingMARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) - Purple Riders who are taxpayers, community members, and employees packed the Martins Ferry Board of Education meeting Thursday evening to make their voices heard concerning a proposal that could make big changes.
MARTINS FERRY BOE🟣✏️:The board is voting this evening on a proposal to shift a portion of property tax to a fund that would help offset millions the district is paying on previous improvements to its scho…See the Story
Proposal to increase property taxes and make employee cuts fails at Martins Ferry Board of Education meeting
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Health · Belmont CountyBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- Multiple employees at East Ohio Regional Hospital have reached out to 7News expressing concerns about the status of their health insurance. A number of employees said they received an email update from EORH Chief Operating Officer Julie Ross pertaining to the issue. The email, shown to 7News, mentions a conversation with The Health Plan. The email goes on to say in part, "the call with Health Plan did occur so tha…See the Story
Employees at Ohio hospital voicing concerns over health insurance coverage
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West Virginia · West VirginiaMARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. -- A Texas man is in custody after allegedly defrauding an elderly local woman. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Rockey Kuykendall from Marshall, Texas, in connection with a scam that defrauded a local woman of approximately $53,000. Photo courtesy West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Officials say Kuykendall faces serious charges, including Financial Exploitation of an E…See the Story
Texas man arrested for allegedly defrauding elderly West Virginia woman out of $53,000
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Wheeling, West Virginia · WheelingBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- After more than three years, an arrest has been made in connection with the 2021 murder of Thomas and Angela Strussion. According to the Belmont County Sheriff's Office, former business partner Andrew Isaac Griffin, age 32, was arrested in Hawaii on February 18, 2025. Officials say the arrest stems from a years-long investigation involving the Belmont County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of various other law…See the Story
Arrest made in connection with 2021 double homicide of local business owners
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Wheeling, West Virginia · Wheeling(WTRF) -- The West Virginia Legislature has introduced a resolution urging the state to recognize that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is engaged in an illegal asymmetric war against the United States, including West Virginia. The resolution was introduced on Thursday by Delegates Ridenour, Jennings, Mallow, Phillips, Martin, Jeffries, Hillenbrand, Ward, Flanigan, and Marple. House Resolution 57 outlines various unconventional tactics being…See the Story
Lawmakers want to identify that China is conducting an illegal asymmetric war against West Virginia
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Fentanyl · WheelingFive people in West Virginia were arrested after a search warrant was executed by officials.
Cornman The Hancock County Sheriff's Office says they conducted search warrants in the Newell, Hancock County area after months of narcotics trafficking investigations.
Salyers During the search warrant officials say they found fentanyl, crystal meth, and illegal firearms.
Keller Arrested was Robert Cornman 57, of Newell, WV, Knight Codey Salyers, 32 …See the Story
Local officials arrest 5 after search warrant finds fentanyl and crystal meth
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