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West Virginia Day Events in Wheeling, Marshall County Turn Back the Clock
The re-reading of a proclamation from President Abraham Lincoln, blue and gold birthday cake, scavenger hunts and crafts all were part of West Virginia Day ceremonies happening in the Northern Panhandle on Thursday. It was in Wheeling that West Virginia’s statehood all began on June 20, 1863 — 161 years...
New cooling shelter opens in Marshall County
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Cooling centers are still up and running in many communities in the Ohio Valley to help people get out of the oppressive heat. And a brand new one has just opened in Moundsville. The Messiah Lutheran Church on LaFayette Street opened its fellowship hall Wednesday. They say anyone is welcome to […]
Black bears spotted in West Virginia and Ohio communities
Officials have confirmed the sightings of black bears in Ohio Valley communities in West Virginia and Ohio. There have been spotting's of bear sightings in Shadyside, Ohio and also Marshall County, West Virginia, in the narrows.
Local sheriff’s department fully staffed for the first time in 10+ years
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – For the first time in at least 10 years, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is fully staffed! Sheriff Bill Helms attended the Marshall County Commission meeting earlier this morning to get approval to hire one more deputy – bringing his crew up to 32 deputies. He says the commissioners have […]
Benwood Fire Department takes on truck fire, still has time to support community on eventful Father’s Day
BENWOOD, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Benwood Fire Department experienced an eventful Father’s Day on Sunday after battling a truck fire during the morning and still having time to show community support at a Marshall County event this afternoon. According to the BFD, Engine 1301 and Command 1307 were dispatched to the 1400 block of Marshall […]
Excessive Heat Watch Issued for Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for The Ohio River Valley. Where can I cool off? This includes Brooke, Hancock, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler Counties in West Virginia, and Belmont, Jefferson, Columbiana, Harrison, Monroe, Guernsey, and Noble Counties in Ohio. The watch goes into effect […]
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