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Ridge View Church Scheduled to Launch on Sept. 8
Located on Thompson Drive in Bridgeport, Ridge View Church is holding its official launch on Sunday, Sept. 8. Pastored by Nathaniel Lutyens, the church is affiliated with South Ridge Church in Fairmont, Chestnut Ridge in Morgantown and River Ridge Churches in Charleston and Hurricane. The bible-believing, non-denominational church is not...
Fresh Air and Fresh Food: Mountwood Park to host farmer’s market
VOLCANO — People will be able to get a variety of locally sourced goods at the Mountwood Market starting in September at Mountwood Park. A couple months ago, Rebecca Walter and her husband Jeromy Hauser of Walker approached the Mountwood Park Board about setting up a farmer’s market at the park, said Park Director Jeremy Cross.
After tumultuous summer, Paden City thrilled to return to gridiron
PADEN CITY — Paden City has been in uphill battles all summer since the announcement in June that Paden City High School would close, and even after the school was allowed to re-open in an August 12 decision by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, there were more battles still.
Dugan Lloyd Says Farewell to WTRF & Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– I’ll allow the video to do the talking but if you’re reading this, I would like to say thank you. I came to Wheeling from Connecticut and Penn State with no knowledge of the area unsure what to expect, and from day one I’ve been met by some of the nicest and […]
Brewer wins back-to-back titles for female division at News and Sentinel Half Marathon
PARKERSBURG — Jenny Brewer never considered herself a serious runner until her senior year in high school. More than a decade later, she once again left her mark on the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon. On Saturday morning, the 30-year-old runner from St. Marys successfully defended her title...
Wheeling’s splash pad completed, testing and training needed before its turned on
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Construction is completed at Wheeling’s splash pad next to Wesbanco Arena. They’re now in the process of testing the pumps and training the arena employees who will operate the splash pad. Officials say there is a bit of a misconception about this splash pad’s purpose. This is not the type that […]
Weirton celebrates contributions of 12 community leaders at Hall of Fame event
WEIRTON, W. Va. — The City of Weirton celebrated its best and brightest at the Weirton Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The event welcomed 12 recipients into the Hall of Fame from the worlds of public service, sports, music and fine arts, philanthropy, business, and education and religion. Honorees were nominated by family members, peers, and members of the Weirton community and were chosen for their contributions to the area.
Touch-a-Truck fundraiser raises money for local 2-year-old with rare heart condition
TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. (WTRF) — In July of this year, 2-year-old Laiden Schaefer suffered two cardiac arrests due to a rare heart condition. After a miraculous recovery, Laiden still faces long-term complications. To help the family with their medical bills, the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department partnered with Quaker Steak and Lube to host the Touch-a-Truck fundraiser. Trucks […]
The Links at Woodridge host fishing derby
MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. (WTAP) - The golf course in Mineral Wells hosted there fishing derby for kids under 16 in the nearby ponds on the course. Awards were given to the most fish caught, biggest fish, and even the smallest fish. Although, everyone would receive a prize participating in the event.
Mountaineer Brewfest fills a mug for its 10th year
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Have you ever tried a mug of Stumptown Ales?What about Screech Owl, or Weathered Ground? Those were just a few of the brewing companies on tap tonight at the Mountaineer Brewfest, all in view of the summer sun over the Ohio River. The 10th year of the craft and micro beer […]
Parkersburg Homecoming concludes with parade and performances
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -The Parkersburg homecoming was in town on Saturday, cuminlating the end of the two-day event. One of the biggest highlights of the event is the homecoming parade. Many bands, attractions, and other exciting sites to see were on display on market street for the 1 ½ mile parade.
23rd annual Ride For Life motorcyle rally draws more than 500 riders in Clarksburg, West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) – The parking lot at the Texas Roadhouse on Emily Drive in East Pointe was packed with over 500 motorcycles and nearly 1,000 people for the 23rd annual Ride For Life motorcycle ride that donates all proceeds to the American Cancer Society. The roars of...
Crabtree Wins OVSCA Feature at Ohio Valley Speedway
WASHINGTON, WV (August 16, 2024) — Kory Crabtree won the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association feature Friday at Ohio Valley Speedway. Jamie Myers, Chris Garnes, Wayne McPeek, and Lance Webb rounded out the top five. Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association. Ohio Valley Speedway. Washington, West Virginia. Feature:. 1. Kory...
Hurricane takes final Callaway Junior Tour High School Series event and 2024 Tri-State Cup
The four-event Callaway Junior Tour High School Series, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal and hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), concluded its 2024 season with the WVGA High School Invitational at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke. Each school has a team of four players, with the best...
Brooks Koepka wins at LIV Golf Greenbrier in playoff over Jon Rahm, becomes first five-time winner
Brooks Koepka shot a final-round 7-under 63 to leapfrog the field at the 2024 LIV Golf Greenbrier event Sunday to become the first five-time winner on the three-year old circuit. It’s Koepka second win this season following the LIV Golf event in Singapore in May. He got back in the winner’s circler Sunday at The Old White Course at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, after outlasting Richard Bland, Jason Kokrak and Jon Rahm down the stretch. Rahm was the 36-hole leader after his second-round 8-under 62 but shot a final-round 5-under 65, matching Koepka after 54 holes. The duo...
The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/19/24): WVU Women’s Soccer Blanks Radford, 5-0
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. FOOTBALL. Saturday’s...
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