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DEA · BarnesvilleOhio pharmacy raided by the DEA100% Center coverage: 2 sourcesBarnesville, OHIO (WTRF) - A local pharmacy was raided on Tuesday by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. According to Martin Redd, Diversion Program Manager for the DEA's Detroit Field Division, a search warrant was executed at the Corner Pharmacy in Barnesville. After speaking with the owner, Charles "Chip" Terrett, the owner voluntarily surrendered his DEA Registration Number. That means he can no longer sell controlled substances at the…See the Story

Fracking · Belmont CountyAs fracking continues to boom Ohio, some property owners may not have a say in their own land100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesBELMONT COUNTY, Ohio -- While some landowners may see fracking within the gas and oil industry as a financial windfall, others may see it as invasive. In Ohio, these landowners may not have much of a say in whether or not the land under them is drilled. A Belmont County landowner learned her property's fate was largely out of her hands when oil and gas representatives, or "landmen," started contacting her with notices. ABC News spoke to landowne…See the Story

Animal Cruelty · BarnesvilleOhio man pleads guilty to animal cruelty and criminal mischief100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesBELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) - The Barnesville man charged with animal abuse and criminal mischief has entered guilty pleas and has been sentenced. Scott Wolfe was originally charged with keeping 20 dogs and three horses in deplorable conditions. On Tuesday, he pled guilty to two counts of animal cruelty and one count of criminal mischief. All jail time was suspended, but he is not allowed to possess animals for two years. He also placed nails on…See the Story

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Ohio hospital responds to employees' frustrations over alleged payroll issues

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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- Many employees at a Belmont County, Ohio hospital have been voicing their frustrations at not being paid on Friday. 7News has received many phone calls and messages with people who wanted answers. Facebook and other social media platforms were conduits for employee complaints who allege East Ohio Regional Hospital has failed to pay their employees on time for multiple pay cycles. Administrator and Chief Operating …See the Story

Death Penalty · Shadyside

DA seeks death penalty for woman accused in Shadyside infant's death

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Nicole Virzi is charged with homicide, endangering the welfare of children and aggravated assault after the death of 6-and-a-half-week-old Leon Kutz and the injury of his twin brother.See the Story

Hostage situation confirmed in Belmont County

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POWHATAN POINT, Ohio (WTRF) - Officials have taken one man into custody after what has been confirmed a hostage situation. The Belmont County Sheriff’s Department received a call around 2pm concerning a domestic violence issue on Industry Street in Powhatan Point. Officers arrived and tried to make contact with the two individuals inside, but were unsuccessful in doing so. The Belmont County Special Operations Team was called in, where they rema…See the Story

Ohio police arrest man after he fired a weapon at police; Found with suspected drugs

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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- A Washington, Pennsylvania man was arrested in St. Clairsville, Ohio, after police say they received a report that he made threats to shoot someone and was possibly in possession of drugs and a handgun. According to officials with the St. Clairsville Police Department, officers were notified around 12:40 p.m. on Friday that the Belmont County Sheriff's Office was on the lookout for 25-year-old Aaron Ryon Lechner, a…See the Story

Martins Ferry · Martins Ferry

Man found dead outside Ohio hospital

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Martins Ferry, Ohio (WTRF) - Martins Ferry Police tell 7News a man was found dead in his vehicle outside East Ohio RegionalHospital Friday morning. They say he had dropped off a person for a doctor's appointment and was waiting for them when he experienced a health emergency himself and died. Police say there is no suspicion of foul play and no investigation. "It was just a sad occurrence," according to one police spokesman.See the Story

Fracking · Belmont County

Texas-based energy company picked to lease Ohio Keen Wildlife Area for fracking • Ohio Capital Journal

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About a dozen anti-fracking activists held up signs in the back of the room during the Aug. 12 Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management meeting (Photo by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal.) A Texas-based energy company has been selected as the “highest and best” bidder to lease Keen Wildlife Area for fracking during Monday’s Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management meeting. Four other parts of the state in Belmont, Monroe and Harrison counties —all Ohio Depa…See the Story

Bellaire · Bellaire

Ohio high school band reveals new equipment trailer with help from community

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BELLAIRE, OHIO (WTRF) -- Community members in Bellaire, Ohio came out to Belmont Savings Bank on Friday to witness the reveal of the newly designed equipment trailer for the Big Reds Marching Band. The event was completely free for the entire community to attend and featured several performances by the band. After a generous donation from Belmont Savings Bank, Chirps Auto Center installed a brand-new wrap on their equipment trailer for no cos…See the Story

Bellaire · Bellaire

Update to the explosion and fire in Belmont County

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Officials in Belmont County have released more information on the explosion and fire in Bellaire, Ohio. Bellaire Police Chief J.J. Watson said everyone in the house made it out safely and there are no reported injuries. Watson says the fire was electrical and started in the basem*nt. The fire continued up the stairs, to the porch, and a 20lb propane tank exploded. Officials believe there is no suspicion of foul play. The fire department and …See the Story

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Ohio hospital responds to employees' frustrations over alleged payroll issues

DA seeks death penalty for woman accused in Shadyside infant's death

Hostage situation confirmed in Belmont County

Ohio police arrest man after he fired a weapon at police; Found with suspected drugs

Man found dead outside Ohio hospital

Texas-based energy company picked to lease Ohio Keen Wildlife Area for fracking • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio high school band reveals new equipment trailer with help from community

Update to the explosion and fire in Belmont County