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70-year-old sentenced for receiving drugs through the mail
MOUNDSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for receiving drugs in the mail. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Daniel R. Grossi, 70, of Moundsville, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. Court documents and statements reveal that Grossi was […]
West Virginia Weather Update: Isolated Showers, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Charleston, WV – Drier weather is set to return to the lowlands of West Virginia, while a few showers or storms might linger along the mountains today. This pattern shift brings a quieter finish to the workweek for many residents. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, a front to the south will provide a focus for isolated showers and storms this weekend into early next week.
Wheeling splash pad construction hits a snag but will be worth the wait
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — You’ve walked through one at the Four Seasons Pool in Moundsville, and now it’s almost time for Wheeling to get its very own splash pad. While the installation has hit a few construction snags, it won’t just be a way to cool off at Heritage Port…and the city says it will […]
Myers defends title in 2024 WVGA Senior Amateur Championship at Stonewall Resort
ROANOKE,W.Va. (WTRF) – Bryan Myers of Wheeling defended his 2023 title, winning the Championship Bracket at the WestVirginia Senior Amateur Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), at Stonewall Resort. Myers won his title over Bob Clark, also of Wheeling, in 21 holes. In the Senior Championship Bracket, Bart Willis of Logan defeated […]
Helping Heroes presented with $4,500 check from No One Walks Alone fundraiser walk
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Ohio Valley residents turned out in droves to help make this year’s No One Walks Alone fundraiser a huge success. On Wednesday, several of our representatives here at WTRF were proud to present a check for $4,500 to Helping Heroes. The walk, which is part of Nexstar Broadcasting’s annual Founders Day […]
West Virginia community takes action to prevent overdose deaths with free Narcan training session
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Residents in one local community took part in a potentially lifesaving training session on Wednesday. Following a disturbing and sudden uptick in overdose deaths in the Wheeling area, one organization is taking action. On Wednesday, the Marshall County Family Resource Network hosted a free Narcan training session. RISE Coordinator Charlene […]
West Virginia’s first Certified CIT Trainers to enhance emergency response for mental health crises
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia’s first certified trainers of CIT, Crisis Intervention Team, are excited to work alongside emergency organizations throughout the area. Individuals a part of CIT specialize in mental health and substance abuse. This training allows them to better equip 911 dispatchers and first responders to help people experiencing those […]
Three local teachers named Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year recipients
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2024 Teacher of the Year awards for the elementary, middle, and high school levels: Mia Huck, Abby Reeves, and Betsy Knorr. According to Wheeling Chamber’s the three recipients will be recognized at the Belmont Savings Bank Steak Fry on Thursday, August […]
Wheeling Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll Distinction
Wheeling, W. Va. – On Wednesday, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) honored some of the top Volleyball programs across the country for their work in the classroom. The organization releases the list of the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Awards and for the 11th consecutive season, the Wheeling Volleyball team has made the list. However, in 2024, the Cardinals Volleyball program earns the special distinction of being on the AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at these local stops along Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — National Ice Cream Day falls on Sunday, July 21 and there’s no shortage of places to indulge, or, celebrate. Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail features 54 stops across the state, and new in 2024 are four more stops to make in the Miami Valley.
Fight to increase Ohio minimum wage will continue into 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — A $15 minimum wage could be coming to Ohio. There are currently two minimum wages in the state. The sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is $5.25. The broader minimum wage is $10.45. Efforts to get a wage increase on the 2024 ballot failed. One Fair Wage,...
Yost rejects proposed amendment for no title
(The Center Square) – A plan to ask Ohio voters to strip away immunity from government and public employees for civil rights violations didn’t make it past the first step. Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a petition for a constitutional amendment because it did not contain a title. “The lack of a title alone provides sufficient cause to reject the submitted petition, and the petition is rejected on that basis,”...
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