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Federal Officials Visit Monongalia County Farm To Promote Small Farms
Mary Oldman and Francisco Ramirez own and operate Mountain Harvest Farm just south of Morgantown. Standing in front of a high tunnel full of kale and cherry tomatoes, Oldman said that key pieces of the farm have been made possible through Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs and funding. The NRCS is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides technical assistance to farmers and other private landowners and managers.
Soccer Recap: Fairmont Senior Starts off Right with Win over Weir
Fairmont Senior took care of business in their home opener on Saturday (and then some). Their defense stepped up to hand the Weir Red Riders a 6-0 shutout. The score was close at the half, but the Polar Bears pulled away in the second half with five goals. They hit...
Steubenville petition challenges Dollar General development plans
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — For years, there have been talks of a Dollar General being built in downtown Steubenville. Now, those plans could be in jeopardy. A petition has circulated to stop the proposed development of the store in the Grant School parking lot on Fourth Street. Those against say...
City leaders question influx of out-of-town homeless individuals in Steubenville
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The homeless population in Steubenville has been a topic of discussion for the past couple of weeks. With that, Steubenville City Council hosted a meeting searching for answers. Organizations including the Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority, The Urban Mission, the Community Action Council and more attended the...
IC Care to host interactive Sunset Senior Fair at Heritage Port on Wednesday
WHEELING, W.Va. — IC Care will host its annual Sunset Senior Fair on Wednesday 0from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The free event gives seniors and their caregivers in the Ohio Valley the opportunity to experience a fun evening, while connecting with a variety of healthcare professionals and local vendors.
Wheeling Park High School using football helmet sensors to monitor player safety
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – In the wake of the death of a 13-year-old football player in West Virginia, the collective consciousness is focusing on safety. At Wheeling Park High School, head football coach and athletic director Chris Daugherty says the family and friends of that Boone County student have his profound sympathy and prayers.Daugherty […]
‘This is my life’: New state drug czar officially starts work in West Virginia
Starting this week — and for the first time since January 2023 — the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy has a permanent director. Dr. Stephen Loyd, an internal medicine and addiction medicine physician from Tennessee, began work on Monday after being named as head of the agency last month. With a medical degree […]
Steubenville Unveils New Mural Honoring Lewis and Clark
Steubenville, OH (WTRF) A brand-new mural depicting the Lewis and Clark expedition was dedicated today at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Steubenville. Artist Kyle Holbrook, who recently completed several murals in Paris for the Olympics, brought his creative abilities and historical knowledge to create the new mural. It honors the significance of the Lewis and […]
Soccer Recap: Beaver's Winning Streak Snapped at Three Games
It was fun while it lasted, but Beaver's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Tuesday. They and the Steubenville Big Red finished up on equal footing with a 2-2 draw. The result (or lack thereof) marked the Beavers' first draw of the season. Beaver's draw gives...
7NEWS donates dunk tank proceeds to Easterseals
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – During the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival, myself, along with 7NEWS reporter Jake McGlumphy, took part in the annual dunk tank to raise money for Easterseals. The dunk tank is organized by the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly, and features local leaders and familiar faces stepping up to […]
Martins Ferry City School District employee arrested at athletic event
UPDATE: To see the full information on arrest and charges click here. ————————————————————————————————————– MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) – A Martins Ferry City School District employee was arrested and taken into custody according to a press release sent out by Superintendent Jim Fogle on Tuesday. According to Fogle, an incident occurred on Monday, August 26 during […]
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