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Grand opening of a new Ohio Valley dog park to be held on Thursday
A grand opening of a new Ohio Valley dog park will be held on Thursday. The Belmont County Dog Park will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday at noon at dog park, located at 67485 Bannock Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Historic homes to open for tour in Jefferson County
MT. PLEASANT, Ohio — Step back in time and stroll the streets of historic Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a National Historic Landmark District, on Aug. 3 and 4 during the historical society’s annual tour. The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 4.
State Fair advanced discounted ticket deadline approaching
FAIRLEA (LOOTPRESS) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday, […]
Monroe County railroad history unveiled in Caldwell
Descendants of John Brister stand in front of a replica shelter shed. The sheds were placed along the 112-mile route of the Ohio River & Western Railroad with the names of the farms where they were located put on signs similar to the one pictured above.
201 Student-Athletes Land on Wheeling University Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Wheeling, W. Va. - As organizations across the country unveil their academic awards, it is time to recognize those student-athletes who have made a difference right here on our campus. The Wheeling University Spring 2024 Dean's List is out and for the second semester in a row, over 200 Wheeling University Student-Athletes were featured on the list. It wrapped up what was a record breaking year in the classroom for the Cardinals, as they continue to grow both in their respective sports as well as in the classroom.
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital Transport Team assures no child goes without the care they need
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and even Virginia – Children in all these states and more are able to receive the state-of-the-art care WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital provides because of their Transport Team. They call it the “mobile ICU” because it has equipment to care for children who are just months […]
Jackson County Jr. Fair in full swing in Cottageville
COTTAGEVILLE, WV (WOWK) — The Jackson County Fair in Cottageville, West Virginia, offers not just carnival rides and games but also the experience to learn about farming and agriculture. The 4-H Club and the FFA bring together dozens of kids to show off the animals they have spent the last year raising. From showcasing, where […]
Organizers preparing for Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival
WHEELING, W.Va. — Officials with the Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival in Wheeling are preparing for a busy weekend ahead. Since 1983, Italian food, music, and customs have animated first the streets of Wheeling, and more recently, at Heritage Port. Officials are already expecting a crowd of...
Previewing WVU’s Rookies in the NFL
Three rookies will represent West Virginia University in the upcoming NFL season. Frazier was a second round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In ESPN’s unofficial depth chart for the team, Frazier is projected to be the starting center this season. The Steelers have been making their offensive line younger as of recent, with their last two 1st round draft picks being used on right tackle Troy Fautanu and left tackle Broderick Jones.
Ohio teacher receives Presidential Award for environmental teaching
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, announced the 2024 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators and the President’s Environmental Youth Award. In Ohio, Shari Insley from Pine Intermediate School in North Olmstead was awarded...
Morgantown Municipal Airport prepares for the return of Young Eagles Day
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is gearing up to host Young Eagles Day on Saturday, August 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Organized by MGW and local members of the Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. (EAA), this event will offer free airplane rides to children ages 8 to 17, with parental […]
Jekyll & Hyde to Open New Location in Baxter, Taking Over Former Lucky Duck Space
Jekyll & Hyde, a family-owned and operated steampunk-inspired taphouse, grill, brewery, and distillery, is set to open a new location in Baxter, taking over the space previously occupied by Lucky Duck. According to a recent Instagram post, the new location is anticipated to open its doors this fall or winter.
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