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"Making history in the completely wrong way": JD Vance is really unpopular and "dragging Trump down"
Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, is making history as Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, but not in the way that the Trump campaign had hoped. According to a CNN survey taken after the Republican National Convention, Vance has an approval rating of -6 points, making him the first vice presidential nominee to enter the general election with a negative rating since 1980.
New text scam targeting Ohio drivers
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A new scam targeting Ohio drivers and their money is on the rise. Authorities from the Miami Valley and across the state are issuing a warning to residents or travelers that may use the Ohio Turnpike. In the text from a Montreal-based 438-area code, the sender intends to trick the resident […]
Senior produce program goes digital
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program has been helping put fresh fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs on the tables of older Ohioans for more than 20 years. Through the program, seniors can get up to $50 worth of produce each season. That program is now going...
Mass Pizza Hut closure fears as franchise with 142 locations files for bankruptcy after owing parent company millions
EYM founder - and former McDonald's Mexico president - Eduardo Diaz filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday with the Eastern District of Texas. Diaz filed for bankruptcy protection after the pizza chain sued them for not paying the bills, reports The Daily Mail. EYM countered that Pizza Hut was...
Wheeling Baseball Takes Third Straight ABCA Team Academic Honor in 2024
Wheeling, W. Va. - Academic Award season rolls on for the Wheeling University Athletic Department as athletes and teams continue to earn recognition for their work in the classroom. On Wednesday, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) was next, releasing their Team Academic Excellence Award Winners. For the third straight season, the Wheeling University Baseball team was on the list after putting together a cumulative GPA of 3.475.
Fire officials warn that drought conditions increase the risk of fires
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Ohio Valley’s drought conditions bring a higher risk for fires, according to local fire officials. They said fires can spread more easily, and they are a lot more difficult to control. The Wheeling Fire Department said even though there is no ban on open burning, residents should use extra caution […]
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...
Teen admitted for free and local therapy in Wheeling after scooter accident
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Seneca Rehabilitation Hospital may be known for its care of older adults. But one of its most recent admissions hasn’t even reached her 18th birthday, because its nurses knew she needed that local and loving touch. After a traumatic electric scooter accident, Wheeling Park student Kimberly O’Dell was taken to WVU […]
OPA! The 23rd annual Grecian Festival is officially underway in Center Wheeling
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – OPA! It’s the Greek word for excitement or Cheers and you will hear quite often over the next four days in the Center Wheeling Area. That’s because the 23rd Annual Grecian Festival is officially underway. The event is put on each year by the parishioners of St. John the Divine, Greek […]
Bellaire Sons of Italy are in the kitchen making their iconic sausage sandwiches
Bellaire, OHIO (WTRF) – We’re days out from the start of the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival. In Bellaire, the Sons of Italy Lodge members are making the sausages for their Italian sausage sandwich booth which has been a staple of the festival since 1983. This year they started with 1,160 pounds of pork […]
Addison's Achievers: Cadiz Police K-9 Lupo recognized for exceptional service
CADIZ, Ohio — Last week, we reported on a K-9 going the extra mile to crack down on drugs in Harrison County. Now we are giving that pup the proper recognition it deserves as K-9 Lupo is this week’s Addison’s Achiever. When we think of man’s best...
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 […]
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