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Local commissioners comment on recent Benwood & McMechen paid EMS service during meeting
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Marshall County Commissioners gathered for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning with several notions on their agenda. Commissioners approved the new hire for the county clerk’s office and a new hire of a temporary part time employee for the 911 Dispatch Center. City Administrator Betsy Frohnapfel gave an update on […]
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 this 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 […]
“Flock” a friend with flamingos to spread smiles and mental health awareness
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Pink plastic flamingos are popping up in yards throughout Ohio and Marshall Counties, and yours could be next! “Flock it Forward” is Crittenton Services’ summer fundraiser, where you can pick any lawn of your choosing and for a $20 donation, that yard will get “flocked” with flamingos! These pink feathered friends […]
Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating?
Back in 2017, Gov. Jim Justice stood before state senators and delegates and told them West Virginia had “a $500 million hole in the bucket” and warned that this hole in the state budget would grow to $700 million the next year. During his first State of the State address, Justice came out from behind […] Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
West Virginia Heat Advisory Issued Amid Dangerous Heat Index Values
Charleston, WV – A heat advisory is in effect starting at noon today for a large portion of the forecast area, as the region braces for potentially dangerous heat index values. The National Weather Service in Charleston has warned residents to prepare for high temperatures and to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
14-year old WV cowboy wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa, – Koalton Heckler, 14, of Mill Creek, West Virginia won “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event that prepares youth and junior high cowboys for steer wrestling. Competitors must...
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 […]
Cole’s Strong Performance Leads Wheeling Past St.Clairsville
ST.CLAIRSVILLE,OHIO (WTRF) – Wheeling Post 1 downed St.Clairsville Post 159 Tuesday night at Memorial Park 9-1. The victory allowed Post 1 to avenge a 4-0 loss to Post 159 in June. Preston Cole went the distance on the mound allowing just four hits and one run with four strikeouts and three walks. With the win […]
A Pair Of Wheeling Miners Honored As The League’s Best
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – A pair of Wheeling Miners have been honored as the best in the AAL2. In the post season awards quarterback Grant Russell was named League MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. Defensive back Dontae Mason was named the Defensive Player of the Year. The Miner host the Peach State Cats Saturday […]
David Price reflects on year one as WVSSAC Executive Director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While there are many challenges of running an organization like the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commision (WVSSAC), David Price embraced the challenge and has enjoyed his role as the SSAC's Executive Director. Today (July 1), marks one full year at the helm and we...
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.
Ohio Valley officials have heightened awareness of boating under the influence violations during holiday weekend
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — As people hit the water this week to celebrate the 4th of July, law enforcement agencies across the country will be keeping an eye out for people boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. From July 4th through the 6th the NASBLA will be conducting their Operation Dry Water campaign. […]
When is it too late at night to let off fireworks?
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – With fireworks legal for use in the Mountain State, it is important to know when you are allowed to let them off. Depending on where you live in West Virginia, there are certain ordinances you must follow when using fireworks. Fireworks are a part of American culture and they are not […]
How to stay safe on the Fourth of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The 4th of July is this Thursday and people across the state will be celebrating in different ways. Sometimes, things can take a turn for the worse at these celebrations though. Cookouts, fireworks, local festivals… there are a ton of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in West Virginia. Unfortunately, there are […]
Future Nurses Get Hands-On Experience at West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy
Bluefield, WV – Twenty-five eager students traded in their summer relaxation for stethoscopes and scrubs last week at the West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy, a collaborative program hosted by Bluefield State University (BSU) and WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH). The three-day academy, designed for students entering high school,...
Crestview Village Apartment tenants furious about road damage
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Tenants at Crestview Village Apartments are furious over the conditions of their road. About 4 years ago, Crestview Drive was permanently damaged due to the high volume of logging trucks doing work around the former governor’s mansion on Crestview. At the time, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice had property in the […]
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