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ODOT announces immediate closure of U.S. 40 Westbound at Blaine Hill bridge 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 […]
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...
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 […]
West Virginia prepares for annual Crisis Intervention Teams summit
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Did you know 20% of the calls first responders are dispatched to involve someone who is going through a behavioral health or substance abuse crisis? Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) bring together first responders, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, and advocates to create a more informed community. These community-based programs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WATCH LIVE: Fireworks at The Highlands
WTRF.com is hosting the fireworks show at The Highlands. You can also watch the fireworks on TV on, WTRF My Ohio Valley until 10 pm but the show will continue until completion on WTRF.com and the 7News Facebook page. You can check the rest of the Ohio Valley fireworks schedule...
Jerry Sklavounakis appointed new Vice Mayor of Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling City Council saw three new faces behind the desk at their first meeting officially sworn into office. Tony Assaro has taken over the Ward 1 seat, and Connie Cain has taken over the Ward 3 seat that they were elected to a few months ago. Denny Magruder presided over his […]
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.
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 […]
Wheeling celebrates Independence Day with symphony and fireworks at Heritage Port
Wheeling, WV — The City of Wheeling kicked off its Fourth of July celebration at Wheeling Heritage Port in honor of Independence Day. The evening was organized through a collaboration between the City of Wheeling and the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. The city featured several musical performances throughout the day and also welcomed food trucks to allow people to grab something to eat.
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