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Historic homes to open for tour in Jefferson County
MT. PLEASANT, Ohio — Step back in time and stroll the streets of historic Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a National Historic Landmark District, on Aug. 3 and 4 during the historical society’s annual tour. The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 4.
Grand opening of a new Ohio Valley dog park to be held on Thursday
A grand opening of a new Ohio Valley dog park will be held on Thursday. The Belmont County Dog Park will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday at noon at dog park, located at 67485 Bannock Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Dunkin' Donuts to open new Wheeling location on National Road
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — The Dunkin' Donuts franchise is expanding to Wheeling, with a new location being built along National Road in Woodsdale. The former Hardee’s location will soon be home to the first Dunkin' in the Friendly City. According to Heartland Restaurant Group -- a Pittsburgh organization...
Organizers preparing for Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival
WHEELING, W.Va. — Officials with the Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival in Wheeling are preparing for a busy weekend ahead. Since 1983, Italian food, music, and customs have animated first the streets of Wheeling, and more recently, at Heritage Port. Officials are already expecting a crowd of...
Gov. Justice: Harris-Trump matchup will be ‘more competitive’
WHEELING — The push by Republicans to portray President Joe Biden as frail and incompetent came two years too late, the governor of West Virginia said Tuesday in Wheeling. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, spoke about the recent upheaval in the 2024 presidential election after giving the keynote speech at the Women In Asphalt luncheon at Waterfront Hall in Wheeling.
Sheriff Dave Lucas honored with park naming at new Belmont County dog park
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The first Belmont County dog park officially opened in St. Clairsville on Thursday. Two years ago, Sheriff Dave Lucas approached commissioners with the possibility. By September 2023, construction began. Volunteers stepped up, including the sheriff himself, plus the incarcerated from Belmont Correctional Institute. "The sheriff...
ODNR stepping in to clean up Austin Master Services after company misses court deadline
Martins Ferry, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be stepping in to clean up Austin Master Service’s facility in Martins Ferry. Austin Master Services had until Monday, July 22nd to comply with a court order to clean up the site. According to the ODNR, they did not, and now the ODNR […]
Restoration aims to return Wheeling's historic railroad building to original glory
WHEELING, WV — A well-known building in downtown Wheeling is set for some restoration assistance thanks to the state of West Virginia. West Virginia Northern Community College's Baltimore and Ohio railroad building is now under restoration. Since the early 1900s, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad building has been apart of the Friendly City. It's been everything from a railroad station to a restaurant.
Governor Justice of West Virginia will address the Women of Asphalt in Wheeling on Tuesday.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice will return to the Ohio Valley on Tuesday to address the Women of Asphalt (WofA). The event will take place at Waterfront Hall, where Gov. Justice will serve as the Keynote Speaker. The schedule for the day is as follows:. 11:00 AM: Event registration and...
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 […]
Grecian Fest returns with live dances and authentic Greek culture in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. — The 23rd annual Grecian Fest in Wheeling is back and better than ever. Held at the John Divine Greek Orthodox Church, the festival celebrates Greek culture through live cooking demonstrations, a Greek market, and more. To add to the authenticity, exhibition dancers will take the stage...
Ohio County Schools brings on 23 new professional hires for the 24-25 school year
ELM GROVE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ohio County Schools aren’t only seeing new students this fall, they have officially brought on 23 new professional hires throughout elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. They were recognized and officially hired at the most recent Board of Education meeting. The majority of the new personnel have graduated from […]
WATER BREAK-WINDERMERE DR.-7.24.24
Currently, this morning, Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, there is a Water Break, located on Windermere Drive. Crews are enroute to make necessary repairs. The following areas may experience water loss and or pressure issues:. On Windermere Drive addresses 105 through and including 127. Residents near those addresses may also experience...
Progress being made on WVNCC B&O Building
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Progress is being made on a big project at one local college in the Friendly City. The B&O Building at West Virginia Northern Community College is undergoing a restoration and preservation project on the building’s exterior. With the support of West Virginia Legislators, funds were allocated to the institution to help […]
My Five Wishes for Wheeling’s Success – By Michael Borsuk
My vantage point on Wheeling is not all that unique: I was born and raised here, went to Wheeling Park High School, and currently attend college three hours away at Marshall University in Huntington. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how I can help ensure that the Wheeling I come home to is better than the one I grew up in. Here are five initiatives I believe Wheeling needs to embrace to make that possible.
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