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MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) -- "Radioactive liquids and sludge," "harmful contaminants," and "worsened conditions," are among the descriptions that make up the allegations found in the dozens of pages of court documents against Austin Master Services. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is now asking a Belmont County Judge to hold Austin Master Services, parent company American Environmental Partners and owner Brad Domitrovitsch in contempt for faili…See the Story

Local father who's daughter died after he dropped one-year-old child at hospital covered in fentanyl is released from jail

7News has confirmed that 38-year-old Cameron Cothran of Bellaire has posted bond and has been released from the Belmont County Jail. In his arraignment on May 3, the prosecution requested that Cothran's bond be increased from $50,000 to $100,000, and the judge granted that increase. But since then, officials confirm that Cothran has posted that $100,000 bond. Cothran is charged with involuntary manslaughter, evidence tampering and possession of …See the Story

Ohio Valley business hosting Shred To Save event to turn unwanted paper into recyclable material

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- Even in this digital age, we may say we've gone paperless, but there's still a lot of paper in our lives. So this Saturday, Belco Works is holding a free event called Shred To Save. Just bring your unwanted paper to the St. Clairsville Riesbecks parking lot and watch as it's turned into recyclable material. Belco Works shreds documents every day for clients like hospitals, law firms, pharmacies, and individuals who…See the Story