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WTRF Update: Hancock County Explosion Kills One
WTRF Update: Hancock County Explosion Kills One
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 3:55 PM EDT2012-05-17 19:55:17 GMT
Authorities are on the scene of an explosion at the intersection of Shady Glenn and Ballantyne Road outside of New Cumberland in Hancock County.Authorities say the explosion happened Thursday afternoon
Authorities are on scene of an explosion.

Vice President Biden Talks Jobs in the Ohio Valley

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The Vice President of the United States warned the Ohio Valley Thursday that a Romney presidency would have direct consequences for the middle class.Vice President Joe Biden was at Staffalino's Car Dealership More>>

Accident Causes Vice President Joe Biden to Run Late for Speech

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According to Lt. Anne Ralston of Ohio State Highway Patrol, an accident caused Vice President Joe Biden to run late for his speech. More>>

WTRF's Nate Fluharty Gets One on One with Biden

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Our Nate Fluharty is going to be talking one on one with the Vice President of the United States. More>>

The Joe Biden File

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Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr. was elected the 47th Vice President of the United States on a the democratic ticket with Barack Obama, in 2008. Biden was born in 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In More>>

Protesters React to Vice President's Visit

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Nearly 200 protesters showed up in Martins Ferry on Thursday. More>>

WTRF.com SLIDESHOW: Vice President Joe Biden Speaks in Martins Ferry

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Vice President Joe Biden was in the Ohio Valley Thursday to speak at Staffilino's Chevrolet in Martins Ferry; here are photos from the event. More>>

Security is Tight For Vice President's Overnight Stay

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All eyes are on the Ohio Valley and the Vice President's visit. More>>

Blue Devils Relay For Life Held on Thursday

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It was held at the Old Beallsville High School Football Field and started at 10 a.m. with a balloon release at noon. More>>

State Senate Passes Bill Requiring Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients

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The State Senate has passed a wide-ranging midterm budget bill after lawmakers removed a pilot program that would have tied welfare benefits to clean drug tests. More>>

Nate Fluharty Goes One-on-One with VP Joe Biden

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It was an exciting and historic day in the Ohio Valley as Vice President Joe Biden paid a visit to Martins Ferry. More>>

An Ohio House Committee is Eyeing New Regulations on Exotic Animals

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Will there be new regulations on exotic animals in Ohio? More>>

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Bridge to honor band of W.Va. brother-servicemen
Bridge to honor band of W.Va. brother-servicemen
A West Virginia family that served and sacrificed for their country will be honored at a weekend dedication ceremony.
A West Virginia family that served and sacrificed for their country will be honored at a weekend dedication ceremony.
News Minute: Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
A Harrison County man is being treated for burns to 20 percent of his body after an oxygen tank explosion. Two other people were injured less seriously in today's mishap at North Central West Virginia Airport in...
This Hour: Latest West Virginia news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest West Virginia news, sports, business and entertainment
A Harrison County man is being treated for burns to 20 percent of his body after an oxygen tank explosion.
W.Va. airport worker burned in oxygen explosion
W.Va. airport worker burned in oxygen explosion
A Harrison County man is being treated for burns to 20 percent of his body after an oxygen tank explosion.
A Harrison County man is being treated for burns to 20 percent of his body after an oxygen tank explosion.
NY man sues over paralyzing injury at W.Va. event
NY man sues over paralyzing injury at W.Va. event
A 27-year-old man paralyzed from the chest down during last summer's All Good Music Festival is suing organizers and a security company he blames for his injuries.
A 27-year-old man paralyzed from the chest down during last summer's All Good Music Festival is suing organizers and a security company he blames for his injuries.

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Case to jury of Pa. man charged in officer's death
Case to jury of Pa. man charged in officer's death
It's now up to a jury to decide the fate of a man charged in the fatal shooting of an eastern Pennsylvania police officer responding to a disturbance complaint at his home.
It's now up to a jury to decide the fate of a man charged in the fatal shooting of an eastern Pennsylvania police officer responding to a disturbance complaint at his home.
Philly prosecutors rest in rare clergy-abuse trial
Philly prosecutors rest in rare clergy-abuse trial
After eight weeks, Philadelphia prosecutors have rested in the trial of a Roman Catholic church official charged with child endangerment for his handling of clergy sex-abuse complaints.
After eight weeks, Philadelphia prosecutors have rested in the trial of a Roman Catholic church official charged with child endangerment for his handling of clergy sex-abuse complaints.
Son of Pa. man charged in wife's death takes stand
Son of Pa. man charged in wife's death takes stand
The son of a central Pennsylvania man charged with killing his wife says his parents were arguing frequently around the time his mother was killed.
The son of a central Pennsylvania man charged with killing his wife says his parents were arguing frequently around the time his mother was killed.
Jury hears 911 call of Pa. woman in murder trial
Jury hears 911 call of Pa. woman in murder trial
A 911 call is played for jurors in the trial of a suburban Philadelphia woman charged with fatally shooting her estranged husband.
A 911 call is played for jurors in the trial of a suburban Philadelphia woman charged with fatally shooting her estranged husband.
News Minute: Here's the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here's the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press
Pennsylvania prosecutors are seeking advance notice if Jerry Sandusky's defense lawyers plan to call any expert witnesses during his upcoming child sexual abuse criminal trial. The attorney general's office TODA...

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Notre Dame to collaborate with Cleveland Clinic
Notre Dame to collaborate with Cleveland Clinic
The University of Notre Dame is collaborating with the Cleveland Clinic to develop medical technology and innovations and help bring them to market.
The University of Notre Dame is collaborating with the Cleveland Clinic to develop medical technology and innovations and help bring them to market.
Big Ten network cuts academics, citing low ratings
Big Ten network cuts academics, citing low ratings
By DAVID MERCER and RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press The Big Ten network started in 2007 with plans to mix up to 660 hours of non-sports programs every year into its menu of football, basketball and other...
By DAVID MERCER and RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press The Big Ten network started in 2007 with plans to mix up to 660 hours of non-sports programs every year into its menu of football, basketball and other...
News Minute: Here's the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here's the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
Vice President Joe Biden has criticized the background of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney during a speech in swing state Ohio. Speaking on a factory floor in Youngstown, Biden cast Romney as a corporate raider...
Romney to run first general election TV ad
Romney to run first general election TV ad
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says he'll run his first TV ad of the general campaign in a couple of days.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says he'll run his first TV ad of the general campaign in a couple of days.
Ohio puppies found in suitcase to be adopted soon
Ohio puppies found in suitcase to be adopted soon
An Ohio animal shelter has received 132 applications from people who want to adopt six bulldog-mix puppies found in a suitcase next to a trash bin last month.
An Ohio animal shelter has received 132 applications from people who want to adopt six bulldog-mix puppies found in a suitcase next to a trash bin last month.

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Wheeling Police Put 2 Behind Bars on Drug Charges
Wheeling Police Put 2 Behind Bars on Drug Charges
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:58 AM EDT2012-05-16 15:58:43 GMT
Two people are behind bars in Ohio County after Wheeling Police arrested them for possession of drugs.Andy Reck and Amber Conrad, both of Wheeling, were arrested near the intersection of Kentucky and North
Andy Reck and Amber Conrad, both of Wheeling, were arrested near the intersection of Kentucky and North Huron Streets.
Franciscan University of Steubenville Sends Notice to Students on Healthcare Policy
Franciscan University of Steubenville Sends Notice to Students on Healthcare Policy
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:43 AM EDT2012-05-16 15:43:58 GMT
Franciscan University of Steubenville is taking a strong stand on President Barack Obama's healthcare policy.Below is the letter the university sent out to student's on May 16.UPDATE: Student Health Insurance
Click here for the letter the university sent out to student's on May 16.
Staffilino Chevrolet, Martins Ferry Prepares for Vice President Biden's Visit
Staffilino Chevrolet, Martins Ferry Prepares for Vice President Biden's Visit
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 8:57 AM EDT2012-05-17 12:57:03 GMT
Joe Staffilino Sr., owner of Staffilino's Chevrolet in Martins Ferry did not put in to have Vice President Joe Biden's visit.7 News spoke with Joe Sr. Tuesday and he told us he was called by democratic
Joe Staffilino Sr., owner of Staffilino's Chevrolet in Martins Ferry did not put in to have Vice President Joe Biden's visit.7 News spoke with Joe Sr. Tuesday and he told us he was called by democratic
Moundsville Man Sentenced to 9 Years on Firearms Charge
Moundsville Man Sentenced to 9 Years on Firearms Charge
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 1:23 PM EDT2012-05-15 17:23:09 GMT
A Moundsville man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of a firearms charge.According to US Attorney William Ihlenfeld, 39-year-old Marcus Lavern Brooks pleaded guilty to having
A Moundsville man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of a firearms charge.
Franciscan University of Steubenville to Drop Health Insurance for 200 Undergrads
Franciscan University of Steubenville to Drop Health Insurance for 200 Undergrads
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 3:52 PM EDT2012-05-16 19:52:39 GMT
In a story that is grabbing national attention Wednesday, Franciscan University of Steubenville announced its dropping health insurance for 200 of its students.The university is also doing away with a
The university is also doing away with a policy requiring graduate students to maintain health insurance.