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The storm 'Fern' dumped more than 10 inches of snow on many areas of the Upper Ohio Valley.
What’s Happening Winter Storm Fern affected all 57 counties served by APCo, with a significant impact in Virginia’s Smyth and Washington counties and West Virginia’s Lincoln and Kanawha counties. Thousands of personnel are concentrated in these areas,...

St. John Parish in Benwood to Celebrate 150 Years of Faith

The history of the church dates back to the late 1800s.

An OPEN LETTER to … W.Va. Gov. Patrick Morrisey …

Will it take a tragic death to get proper attention to the dangers in Benwood?

Chief Longwell: ‘This Bridge … It’s Like a Bad Dream’

What's the current status, and how can this span finally be demolished?

Marshall County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Pornography Charge

The federal sentencing took place earlier today.

An OPEN LETTER to … Marshall County’s John Gruzinskas …

Dear “Big John”: What can we say? We’re big fans. State Trooper for 25 years. County Sheriff for eight. And now, Marshall County Commissioner. A...

City of Benwood Debuts New Website, City Logo

The city of Benwood announced its newly designed website and logo at a special press conference prior to its Tuesday evening council meeting. City officials...

Benwood Man Admits to Possession of Child Pornography

Ryan Bobby Schnettler, 34, of Benwood, West Virginia, admitted today to possessing child pornography. According to court documents and statements made in court, Schnettler was...

Twenty-Two Individuals Indicted by Marshall County Grand Jury

TWENTY-TWO INDICTED BY NOVEMBER 2024 TERM OF MARSHALL COUNTY GRAND JURY Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney Joe Canestraro announces that Twenty-Two (22) individuals have been indicted...

Stephens Hopes to Serve District 6 Residents for Years to Come

The lawmaker was appointed in October 2023, and now he is running for a full, two-year term.

Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge

The span has been rotting since it was closed in 1991.

Despite ‘Done Deal,’ the Bellaire Bridge Still Stands Unsafely and Unsoundly

Once there was even talk of building a restaurant on the abandoned span.

Moundsville Loses Its Newspaper After 133 Years

The Echo was more than a century old until it ceased publishing last week.

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