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40 fellows graduate from Appalachian Leadership Institute, including five West Virginians
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) celebrated the graduation of 40 fellows from its Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) in a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. The graduates, from 13 states across Appalachia, were joined by their families, ARC staff, and regional leaders. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Appalachian Leadership Institute Class of […]
Union reaches three-year agreement with Optimum in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Union workers announced a multi-year deal was established Wednesday for Optimum employees in West Virginia. The Communication Workers of America reached an agreement with the telecommunication company which boosts pay and job security for workers in the Beckley and Logan areas. The contract includes a...
Grant Town Fireman’s Festival to be held this weekend
GRANT TOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Grant Town Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fireman’s Festival is coming up this weekend!. The event will take place at the Grant Town Fire Department on Ballah Avenue on Saturday, July 27th from 3 to 7 p.m. and is packed full of education and fun for all ages.
Pittsburgh-area man finds armed intruder inside his house
LURERNE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A community is pleading for a teenager to come forward after allegedly being involved in a home invasion in Fayette County.On Sunday afternoon in the quiet community of East Millsboro, a homeowner and his daughter returned home from an outing to find the front door open. The father told his daughter to stay outside while he investigated. That is when he encountered an intruder.Friend and neighbor Melissa Williams shared a Facebook post with KDKA-TV. In the video, she detailed the harrowing experience. "Dad goes to reach and grab him and the intruder turns around to...
First at 4 Forum: Dawn Yanek
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Dawn Yanek, founder of momsanity.com, stopped by the First at 4 Thursday. She shared new interactive toys from Disney to keep your preschoolers’ minds active in the summer. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5...
First at 4 Forum: Jeffrey Boggess
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Jeffrey Boggess, the director of the Mountain Craft Film Festival, stopped by the First at 4 Thursday. He shared information about early bird tickets to the festival at the Robinson Grand. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4...
Pennsboro in search of new police chief
Pennsboro City Council relieved Police Chief Travis R. Snuffer of his duties, after being charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving his K-9 in his police cruiser in Doddridge County. At the Monday, July 15, meeting, Council convened in executive session. Upon returning Mayor Robert Riggs reported that Snuffer’s services...
Black bear spotted in Bridgeport near elementary school
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A black bear was spotted in Bridgeport Wednesday morning. The bear was seen near Johnson Elementary School on Johnson Avenue. Tiffany Criss Adams took the picture and said the bear ran out of the wooded lot that’s currently for sale along Johnson Avenue toward the school, but when a vehicle spooked it, it ran back into the wooded lot.
Gold, Khourey & Turak host free town hall meeting on selling oil and gas rights
Moundsville, W.Va. (WTRF) – Many residents across the Ohio Valley have made some serious money selling off their mineral rights, but it’s not a process to take lightly. The law firm Gold, Khourey and Turak hosted a town hall meeting this evening to help the public answer critical questions. They focused on if selling your […]
Local leaders discuss student career development, aim to boost retention in Wheeling
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Local leaders met at Wheeling Park High School on Wednesday to discuss career development in students. West Liberty University, Bethany College, Wheeling University, West Virginia Northern Community College, and Ohio University Eastern were just some institutions in attendance. Meetings such as these help connect Wheeling-area...
Brooke County reverting to old names for four primary and intermediate schools
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Starting next year, you’ll be seeing new names outside four Brooke County schools…but they may be the names you’re already using. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Crook says this month the school board approved the change for its elementary schools. Brooke Primary North will become Hooverson Heights Primary, Brooke Intermediate North will […]
Trinity School of Nursing Holds Class of 2024 Commencement
Students were recognized for academic and clinical excellence. The Trinity Health System School of Nursing held commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 on July 12, 2024. Rhonda Hatfield DBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, Interim Chief Nursing Officer for Trinity Health System, offered the commencement address. Several graduates were recognized for...
Wood County Adult Learning Center accepting used book donations
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Wood County Adult Learning Center is currently accepting donations of used books. According to Deanna Adis, an adult education instructor, these donations will be collected to help the learning center with one of its projects during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, which will take place Sept. 16 through Sept. 20.
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