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WVU President Gordon Gee visits Ohio and Marshall counties on tour across West Virginia
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – WVU President Gordon Gee and other University representatives are hitting the road this summer to join alumni, friends and supporters across the Mountain State. They want to visit each of the state’s 55 counties to show residents how grateful the university is for their support. On Monday they made a […]
Car strikes utility pole on Lava Avenue, shutting down the road and power
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A car struck a pole Tuesday afternoon, causing a power line to go down on Lava Avenue in Elm Grove. The road had to be closed down, shutting down access to JB Chambers Baseball Field. Power is still out for many residents in the surrounding area, but they are working […]
Second Steak 'n Shake in West Virginia Set to Open its Doors in North Central Part of State Next Week
A new national restaurant chain is about to open its doors in North Central West Virginia after a lengthy process to get started. According to media reports, social media posts, and a worker on site, Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors this Monday, July 22. WBOY reported this as well (and can be found on their site).
City of Wheeling expects millions of dollars in FEMA funding following April floods
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The City of Wheeling was hit hard by the April flooding, with Wheeling Island being nearly underwater. The wastewater treatment plant also sustained damage to the gate that controls water flow, resulting in damage to the pumps at the plant. Wheeling City Council had installed a sewer rover to hopefully gain […]
Blair sets sights on 2024 Paralympic Trials and beyond
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Cooper Blair is a 20-year-old Glen Dale native and Wheeling Central alum that is setting out to participate in the 2024 Paralympic Trials. Blair started running at age 9 when he received his first pair of running blades. He got into the sport as a way to meet other amputees but fell in love with it and has been running ever since.
36th Annual ‘Evening With The Stars’ Held at White Palace
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– This Tuesday, the George Strager Evening With Stars event went off for the 36th year. OVAC All-Star Players, Cheerleaders, and Queen of Queens candidates were recognized in front of hundreds. The teams play Saturday night at Wheeling Island Stadium, you can watch the game live on WTRF.com with our Scott Nolte on […]
Nearly all households opt-in to East Palestine settlement
(The Center Square) – According to court-appointed class attorneys, less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 households involved in the East Palestine train derailment settlement opted out of the $600 million deal. A court filing after the July 1 opt-out and objection deadline showed 0.09% of the 190,887 households in the settlement class opted out of the agreement. The settlement class includes households in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Seath A. Katz,...
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
Ohio State football five-star commit dispels any rumors of him flipping
It’s pretty normal with Southern recruits to commit to a program, even when they are still looking at others schools. Multiple Ohio State football commits have taken official visits, and with that comes rumors of flipping. One of those players who has done so is Alabama cornerback, Na’eem Offord, who has taken official visits to Oregon, Alabama, and Auburn.
Post 15 beats Post 3 in W.Va. Area 1 American Legion tournament
WHEELING – Moundsville was in the giving mood early in Monday night’s West Virginia Area 1 American Legion baseball tournament, and Parkersburg was more than willing to accept. Post 3 committed a trio of costly errors and walked two batters and Post 15 took advantage in posting a...
Moundsville approves $600K paving project
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Moundsville City Council conducted its regular meeting Tuesday and discussed the new municipal city building and 2024 paving project. Little has changed for the building as the city continues to work with the construction attorney to name a new general contractor. The 2024 paving project was...
Two Ohio State Routes will be closed for a couple of days
Starting July 22, in Jefferson County, State Route 150 will close during daytime hours for a culvert replacement project. East of Pleasant Grove. In Belmont County, starting July 22, State Route 149 will be closed to traffic for a slide repair project.
Love's Travel Stop begins construction in Morristown, promising growth and new amenities
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — After more than a year, work is being done for a new Love's Travel Stop in Morristown. "It's a tremendous investment in the community. It's something that is needed. And I think you'll see that," Belmont County Port Authority Executive Director Larry Merry said. Located...
Ohioans Invited to Find, Claim Unclaimed Funds at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds is returning to the Ohio State Fair to help fairgoers search for and claim their lost or forgotten money. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will run from July 24 to Aug. 4.
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