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Much needed water system upgrade coming to Masontown this year
MASONTOWN, W.Va. A fire at the old Masontown School did little damage Wednesday afternoon, but the availability of water to fight the blaze was a concern. In a post on social media, members of the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department said the water system was down for maintenance at the time of the fire, so tanker support was requested. Volunteers from Masontown were able to quickly knock the fire down before tankers arrived.
Gabby Barrett to perform in West Virginia
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Country music sensation Gabby Barrett will be performing in West Virginia this September. Barrett is set to perform at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling on September 8th at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the highly anticipated show are on sale and can be purchased here. Barrett is touring in support of her […]
Soccer brings cultures together in Clarksburg during the 4th of July
Across the country, many will spend the Fourth of July proudly donning red, white and blue, including families at the old Notre Dame practice field who came out to support their loved ones during Thursday’s Independence Day soccer tournament.
The Commodores cancel Clarksburg performance
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Commodores performance at the Clarksburg Amphitheater is cancelled, according to City Parks of Clarksburg officials. The Grammy-award winning Motown/R&B funk group had to cancel the show on August 3 due to unforeseen circumstances, officials said. “The Commodores team was exceptional to work with and worked...
First at 4 Forum: Renee Riggs & Jennifer Lainhart
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Renee Riggs, head coach of Club Mountaineer Aquatics, and Jennifer Lainhart, director of Aquatics & Track at Mylan Park, stopped by the First at 4 Wednesday. They discussed how local swimmers can set and reach Olympic goals. You can watch the full interview above and watch...
West Virginia Inmate Escapes During Church Outing
Gregory Dale Stewart, who was on furlough to attend a church service, managed to escape from Parkersburg Correctional Center. The West Virginia State Police are currently on the lookout for him. Details Surrounding The Escape. Stewart was last seen at the Cross Church on Market Street in Parkersburg, where he...
Summer Music Series continues July 11 with Band of Brothers
PARKERSBURG — Artsbridge’s Summer Music Series in City Park continues Thursday, July 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. with the musical group Band of Brothers. This event is sponsored by North Bend Wealth Management and the City of Parkersburg. This week will feature Stephen Givens as an opener. Several food vendors will be available for patrons this week.
Arts and entertainment events happening July 4th-7th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, July 4th. Independence Day Parade and Celebration 10:00am @ Downtown Marietta, OH. Annual American Legion Post 15...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra launches July 4th tour with a Star Wars-themed concert
OHIO COUNTY, WV — The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra performed at Heritage Port Thursday night, kicking off their 4th of July tour. The WSO is now set to play at the Weirton Events Center on Friday at 8 p.m. They will also make additional stops in Clarksburg and Canaan Valley Resort.
Hancock County Savings Bank celebrates 125 years with parade and iconic duck race
Hancock County, W.Va. — The celebrations continued in the Northern Panhandle, as the Hancock County Savings Bank of Chester rang in 125 years on Thursday!. To celebrate, a 4th of July parade, 5-K race and the iconic duck race were held downtown. The duck race is a decades-long tradition...
Glen Dale's annual 4th of July parade unites community with patriotic flair
MARSHALL COUNTY, WV — It's a sight for the community and fun for the kids! Glen Dale held it's annual 4th of July Parade on Thursday. Dozens of kids were ready to flash red, white and blue down the streets of Glen Dale to celebrate Independence Day. "Glen Dale...
Wheeling-Based Teams Struggle in Hometown ‘Beast of the East’ 1st Day
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– The Wheeling Wildthings lost to the Ohio Valley Mountaineers 2-1 Thursday. The next game, Wheeling Post 1 (17U) lost to Renegades Baseball (South Hills based) 11-0 after four innings. Pool Play continues through Saturday, then Championships are on Sunday.
American Fireworks Company prepares for spectacular fireworks show in the Ohio Valley
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — As the excitement builds at Heritage Port, thousands of people are eagerly anticipating a spectacular fireworks show. The good news is the crew from the American Fireworks Company is definitely up to the task. A crew of six technicians have been hard at work since early Thursday morning to make […]
Kids put the pedal to the metal during the Oil Can Derby
WELLSBURG, W.Va (WTRF) — Wellsburg held their annual Oil Can Derby this morning. Kids throughout the community came to participate in a high-speed race to see who was the fastest of them all. Fred Marino, organizer of the Wellsburg Oil Can Derby, says that his father was responsible for starting the derby back up […]
Full kennels mean big savings at local shelter hoping to adopt out pets
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — At the Ohio County Animal Shelter, there’s no room at the inn. Every cage is occupied by a dog, cat, or kitten. So, for now, they can no longer accept any animals being surrendered by their owners. This is good news for anyone thinking about adopting a new pet. There […]
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