(WTRF) — Weirton Police responded to a home Saturday to discover what they describe as a murder-suicide.
3 dead, one hospitalized after fatal shooting in Weirton
Jordan Bettino and Zoe Antoniou were found dead at the residence on Miami Avenue.
Suspect Brennan Bailey was also found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot.
A woman was taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds, and an investigation is now underway.
Separately, a Weirton man is suspected in the murder of his wife.
Elderly local man charged with First Degree Murder in death of his wife
Police arrested 71-year-old Mark Dennis following a disturbance call Wednesday on Deya Street.
Dennis is now in the Northern Regional Jail awaiting arraignment.
Cleveland-Cliffs officially went idle on Saturday, laying off more than 900 tin workers.
Cleveland Cliffs tin-plate facility officially idles, hundreds laid off
It follows the announcement on February 15th of its closure, and since then, there have been multiple rallies and a job fair for employees who are out of a job.
The company made the decision after the International Trade Commission decided against rules to stop tin price dumping from other countries, including China and Germany.
Local United Steelworkers President Mark Glyptis says he’s working on plans to revive the Weirton mill.
Certain employees will stay on to clean the factory until the end of the year.
Wintersville officials are still looking for the person they believe dumped 100 gallons of oil and fuel down a storm drain.
Residents found the contamination in Walnut Park on Wednesday, next to a playground.
A Columbus-based hazmat team worked through the night to clean the water and will finish the job this week.
“Everyone is just doing their part at the moment. The biggest thing now is trying to find the inconsiderate person that that did this and just cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars. So hopefully we can find that person and prosecute them.”
Mayor Mike Petrella, Wintersville
The park itself is back open and safe.
The Ohio EPA is also involved in the cleanup.
Several Ohio Valley Counties may soon receive disaster money from the federal government.
FEMA set to visit Ohio Valley for flood damage assessment
Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel Counties called for a damage assessment from FEMA following flooding in the first two weeks of April.
If the criteria for financial assistance is met and approved by President Biden, residents and small businesses may have their expenses covered, including ruined appliances.
FEMA will be in Wheeling collecting data Monday morning.
