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Your One-Stop Shop for Spectacular Fireworks Displays is in Ohio
BELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) — Now, if you’re hoping to put on a spectacular fireworks show or just looking for some last-minute novelty items, Ohio Fireworks has you covered. Located just outside of Bellaire on Route 214, it’s been owned and operated by the Persuitti family for nearly a century. That’s eighteen generations of knowledge and […]
Belleview Park Pool receives $300,000 grant, circus plans rejected by council
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — At Tuesday’s Steubenville City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Lori Fetherolf, Jefferson County Port Authority Executive Director Robert Naylor and OMEGA Director of Infrastructure & Community Development Erin Wright all announced that Belleview Park Pool has received a $300,000 grant. It's coming from the...
Full kennels mean big savings at local shelter hoping to adopt out pets
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — At the Ohio County Animal Shelter, there’s no room at the inn. Every cage is occupied by a dog, cat, or kitten. So, for now, they can no longer accept any animals being surrendered by their owners. This is good news for anyone thinking about adopting a new pet. There […]
Wheeling’s homeless camp gets water buffalo to help eliminate health challenges
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – One of the major health and safety challenges at Wheeling’s exempted homeless camp has been the lack of water service at the property. Now at least a temporary solution has been achieved. It’s a water buffalo. Not an animal, but a large container from a water service. It holds 1,500 gallons […]
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend in Wheeling!
There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than along the Ohio River. Join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra as they kick off their annual “Celebrate America” Fourth of July tour. Each year, the WSO travels across the state to provide free patriotic celebrations with this much-anticipated tour. This year, tenor soloist Ben Gulley will join the WSO to perform a variety of patriotic and operatic songs. The show will begin at 8 p.m., followed by a showstopping fireworks display at dusk.
“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 […]
International Renowned artist invites Ohio community to paint 50′ x 40′ mural celebrating diversity and unity
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Internationally renowned artist Kyle Holbrook is currently in the process of painting a new 50’ x 40’ mural with a Lewis and Clark theme next to the Jefferson County Courthouse. Holbrook is inviting community members, including families, children, senior citizens, and visitors, to join him in painting the mural every Friday from […]
Wheeling Symphony to Celebrate America with 2024-25 Fourth of July Tour
This July, the WSO hits the road with Celebrate America!, a Fourth of July celebratory tour. From July 4 – 7, the WSO will begin this celebration tour in Wheeling’s Heritage Port and then travel to Weirton, Canaan Valley, and Clarksburg. As part of the WSO Community Concert series, all four of the Celebrate America! performances are free to attend.
Oglebay Good Zoo Reintroduces Over 100 Eastern Hellbenders to the Wild
As part of a collaborative effort with Williams, the West Virginia Division of Wildlife, West Liberty University, and the Wilds, Oglebay Good Zoo reintroduced over 100 Eastern hellbenders to the local streams and rivers where the hellbenders originated as eggs. The hellbenders, hatched and raised at the zoo since 2018,...
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