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Local history bowl team wins 3rd consecutive state championship
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A group of students at one local middle school are in the spotlight after winning their 3rd straight State Championship. Creating a dynasty isn’t easy but the Sherrard Middle School History Bowl team is on their way to becoming one. For the third year in a row, one of The […]
Local high school senior streamlines Bulldog logo for consistency and professionalism
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Bridgeport Schools had a problem–too many bulldogs. Not the actual canine, but the logo of their mascot took many different forms. Senior Maddie Matusik noticed ten different images of bulldogs in one hallway alone. Some were profiles; others were headshots, some looked aggressive, and others were just serious. So, Maddie took on the challenge of streamlining the […]
West Liberty University celebrates graduating class of 2024
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Thousands of people came out to West Liberty University on Saturday to celebrate the University’s Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony began at 11 a.m. at the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex. West Liberty welcomed back 1987 graduate Michael Marotti to serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Marotti […]
Wheeling University Celebrates 66th Commencement
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling University held its 66th Commencement exercises at the Alma Grace McDonough Center’s Performance Gym. Undergraduate and graduate students alike were awarded their degrees as they donned their caps and gowns. After working hard in their respective programs, the class of 2024 celebrates the end of their education. “Remember that success […]
Thursday high school results: Sandy Valley's Lexi Tucci has record-setting district meet
Lexi Tucci continues to rewrite records. The Sandy Valley senior added two more to her impressive résumé at this week's Division III district track and field meet in St. Clairsville. She set school and district meet records on Thursday when she cleared 18 feet, 1.25 inches to win the long jump. She also won...
Local high schoolers gear up robots for the Sea, Air and Land Challenge
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Ohio Valley students have been on a three-month government assignment, given to them by the Department of Defense. Their mission: create a robot that can detect, move around, and pick up objects in an obstacle course…and be judged on how well it’s up to spec. That daunting project is the […]
Belmont College Unveils New Scholarship for EGCC Transfer Students
Belmont College in St. Clairsville, Ohio, has launched the Bridge to Success Scholarship for students transferring from Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC). This scholarship, available for the 2024-2025 academic year, supports students who have received the Horizon Grant or Gateway Grant at EGCC and wish to continue their studies at Belmont College.
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