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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.
Cameron's decade-long water project gets final funding boost from county commission
CAMERON, W.Va. — For the last 10 years, the city of Cameron has been working toward a major water project. And now the Marshall County Commission has provided finances to push the project forward. Commissioners have provided $350,000 to finalize the funding package. Bidding is up next. "Getting this...
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 […]
249th Army National Guard Band visits Follansbee for the 2nd time
FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. (WTRF) There was a special treat for the Brooke County Community as the 249th Army National Guard Band played in Follansbee Park Monday night This was a Monthly Monday Music Madness Patriotic Tribute put on by the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce. This was the second time the band has played at Follansbee Park. […]
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 […]
Nic Kjaerholt Named Assistant Athletic Director
The Wheeling University Athletic Department added to its Administration team on Monday with the announcement of Nic Kjaerholt as the department's new Assistant Athletic Director. Kjaerholt is no stranger to the Wheeling University campus, serving as the Academic Success Services Coordinator and the Director of International Admissions for each of...
Wheeling's new council aims to improve quality of life and push city progress
WHEELING, W.Va. — New leadership means new opportunities for Wheeling. Now, newly elected council members are taking charge. Mayor Denny Magruder has chosen Jerry Sklavounakis -- the 4th Ward councilman-- as his vice mayor. With the newly elected 1st Ward Councilman Tony Assaro and 3rd Ward Councilwoman Connie Cain,...
West Liberty University implements new measures as campus carry law takes effect
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — July 1 marked the first day for legal campus carry on West Virginia college campuses, including West Liberty University. People with concealed carry permits can now possess firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses. Institutions of higher learning can implement exceptions to the law.
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. […]
Mingo Junction Plaza to welcome new businesses despite initial setbacks
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — In May 2023, it was announced that a few new businesses would be coming to the Mingo Junction Plaza. A groundbreaking was held two-thirds of the way through the month. Located directly off the Commercial Street exit of Route 7, construction has started at the...
Milestone reached on Wheeling Streetscape; Project now slated to be completed Fall 2025
A major milestone in the project to beautify the downtown Wheeling streets has been reached. Paving is taking place as part of the highly anticipated Wheeling Streetscape, which will impact Main Street and Market Street between 10th Street and 16th Street.
St. Clairsville council considers Michael Reed for revamped service director role
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — At Monday night's St. Clairsville council meeting, Mayor Kathryn Thalman introduced Michael Reed as a candidate to become the city’s next service director. Reed has worked in the Belmont County Water and Sewer District for more than a decade. If given the position, he...
Major water line break on 7th Street in Steubenville disrupts traffic and water supply
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Early Monday morning, a 16-inch water line broke on the south end of 7th Street in Steubenville. "We got a phone call about 3 in the morning that there was a waterline break downtown," Steubenville Water Superintendent James Jenkins said. "We closed off to all traffic...
Jefferson County health officials alert as fatal overdoses rise before the holiday weekend
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Jefferson County General Health District said there were two fatal overdoses during the last 48 hours in downtown Steubenville. With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and exercise caution regarding drug and alcohol consumption. Although toxicology reports...
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