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ODOT announces immediate closure of U.S. 40 Westbound at Blaine Hill for safety reasons
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation Eastern Ohio District 11 announced that effective immediately, U.S. Route 40 westbound is closed at the Blaine Hill bridge located west of Bridgeport between County Road 10 and County Road 214. According to ODOT, this closure, made out of an abundance of caution, will remain in […]
Flood Memorial Wall gets fresh paint and new updates
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The flood memorial wall on the corner of Virginia Street and S. Penn Street is undergoing a summer-long upgrade. Several organizations including Wheeling Heritage and volunteers from the painter’s union have teamed up to repair the structure of the wall and give it a fresh coat of paint. Five […]
Local girl to operate lemonade stand for good cause
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – One little girl in Marshall County is looking to change the lives of children battling cancer one cup of lemonade at a time. During public comment at Tuesday’s county commission meeting, Josie, who shared she is going into the 4th grade, addressed the commissioners to ask if she could operate […]
Mingo Junction code enforcer to residents: Keep yards maintained
MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio (WTRF) — The all-American look of Mingo Junction is so striking that Hollywood used it for the background of classic films like ‘The Deer Hunter.’ And village leadership plans to keep it that way. If you live in Mingo Junction and your lawn starts to become a nuisance for your neighbors, village […]
Firework safety tips that will spark your interest
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There’s nothing more exciting than the colorful explosions that fill the night sky on the 4th of July. For those who are bringing the firework display to their own backyard, there are a few safety tips you need to know. When handling fireworks keep a bucket of water on hand to soak […]
Magruder begins term as Wheeling's mayor today
On May 14, Denny Magruder was chosen to be the city of Wheeling’s next mayor. Over the next 4 years, Magruder will serve as the municipal leader of The Friendly City, with Monday being his first day on the job. Friends, family, and officials gathered at the Capitol Theatre...
Wheeling Fire Department seeks applicants for new eligibility list, deadline Aug. 5
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Fire Department is preparing to establish a new eligibility list. Officials have exhausted the list and are ready to get people lined up for fall openings. Applicants must take a Civil Service Exam and will be ranked based on their score. When there is...
Beast of the East tournament returns, providing boost to area economy
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — The annual Beast of the East amateur baseball tournament is back in the Ohio Valley. At its peak, ‘the Beast’ was known to have had an annual economic impact of more than $8 million in the Ohio Valley over the July 4 holiday weekend, tournament director Bo McConnaughy noted.
Milestone reached on Wheeling Streetscape; Project now slated to be completed Fall 2025
A major milestone in the project to beautify the downtown Wheeling streets has been reached. Paving is taking place as part of the highly anticipated Wheeling Streetscape, which will impact Main Street and Market Street between 10th Street and 16th Street.
City of Cameron moving forward with $4.4 million Phase III water project
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The City of Cameron’s Mayor Greg Gallentine was presented with a $350,000 check form the Marshall County Commissioners Tuesday morning for their Phase III Water Systems Improvement Project. Without the commissions support, Cameron would not have been able to put the project out to bid. The project is about $4.4 […]
Ohio County swears in two new Board of Education members
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was an exciting Monday all over the Friendly City. In addition to the new Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder being sworn-in, the Ohio County Board of Education officially has two new members. A special board meeting was held today which included a swearing-in ceremony with Judge David Simms presiding. New […]
249th Army National Guard Band visits Follansbee for the 2nd time
FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. (WTRF) There was a special treat for the Brooke County Community as the 249th Army National Guard Band played in Follansbee Park Monday night This was a Monthly Monday Music Madness Patriotic Tribute put on by the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce. This was the second time the band has played at Follansbee Park. […]
Mingo Junction Plaza to welcome new businesses despite initial setbacks
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — In May 2023, it was announced that a few new businesses would be coming to the Mingo Junction Plaza. A groundbreaking was held two-thirds of the way through the month. Located directly off the Commercial Street exit of Route 7, construction has started at the...
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