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Violent threats bring early end to Ohio high school’s homecoming dance
CALDWELL, Ohio — Sheriff’s deputies and other law-enforcement officials had to shut down a high school’s homecoming dance early after receiving threats of violence targeting the event. The Noble County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release it received “credible” information during Saturday night’s dance that an...
Local coach helps high school athletes “Move Up Step By Step” with new transition program
BELMONT, Ohio (WTRF) – When a high school athlete wants to continue playing in college, there’s a lot they need to know in order to pursue that dream. Union Local High School’s girls’ basketball coach has put together an event that spells it all out, for students, parents and coaches. What does a high school […]
The Price is Right is coming to the Capitol Theatre
WHEELING, W.Va (WTRF) — America’s favorite game show, The Price Is Right makes its way to Wheeling. This live interactive show brings fan-favorite games like Plinko, Golden Road, and Cliff Hangers to the Capitol Theatre. If you’re lucky enough you may even get to spin the big wheel! Host Todd Newton says this […]
Belmont County Republican Party cuts the ribbon on their new headquarters
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) – The Belmont County Republican Party cut the ribbon for their campaign headquarters in the rain. But the turnout was enthusiastic. Current and former officeholders, hopeful candidates as well as their supporters turned out. The headquarters is next to the Belmont County Courthouse on St. Clairsville’s Main Street. It will be […]
Local School Ranks Among the Best in West Virginia
Wheeling Island, W.Va. (WTRF) There are many things at Madison elementary school worth recognizing, and the latest is their General Summative Assessment, or GSA data. Their scores rank among some of the highest in the entire state. Madison Elementary school on Wheeling Island has become a model of what a successful school looks like. Principal […]
You November ballot: Voters will only see one contested countywide contested race
CAMBRIDGE − Guernsey County Board of Elections reports one competitive race in county and two countywide levies with changes for the Nov. 5 general election. Races Incumbent Republican Paul Sherry is being challenged by Democrat Robert Heady for Guernsey County engineer. ...
West Virginia non-profit opens a community refrigerator for those needing food
A West Virginia non-profit has opened a community refrigerator for those needing food. The Sexual Assault Help Center (SAHC) has opened a community fridge at their Wetzel County office. SAHC says they noticed a lot of the community depended on the local blessing boxes, but there wasn’t a blessing box for perishable food. SAHC started […]
The Ohio Valley celebrates the 60th Annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, iconic letters from one local hospital were removed and WTRF continues their series “Saving a Generation: The Fentanyl Crisis”: A look back at the week’s top stories
(WTRF) – The Ohio Valley celebrates the 60th Annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, iconic letters from one local hospital were removed and WTRF continues their series “Saving a Generation: The Fentanyl Crisis.” WTRF is proud to be a part of helping people share their stories—so no one has to suffer alone with our special series “Saving […]
IU1’s Innovation Showcase will honor teachers’ imaginations with thousands of dollars in grant funding
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTRF) – Innovation in the classroom is awarded in a unique way to teachers across the tri-state area thanks to Intermediate Unit 1’s grant program. IU1 out of Southwestern Pennsylvania partners with the Benedum Foundation and EQT to supply innovation grants of up to $5,000 to teachers in Washington, Green, and Fayette […]
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