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Local community honors fallen veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice
BELMONT, Ohio (WTRF) — A special ceremony was held today in Belmont County to honor and celebrate the men and women who sacrificed their lives to keep our country free. The American Legion Post 312 in Belmont, Ohio, hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday to honor all the veterans who are […]
Bellaire residents honor Memorial Day at Union Square Park
Bellaire, OHIO (WTRF) – In a ceremony today at Union Square Park in Bellaire, more than a hundred people gathered to honor those who died while serving. Fallen soldiers from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces where remembered in the ceremony, which included a presentation of memorial wreaths. U.S. Army Veteran Richard “Chad” Balwanz […]
Martins Ferry residents without water following outage
UPDATE: According to Martins Ferry Mayor John Davies the water break is repaired and as soon as weight is on the pipe they will be slowly filling the lines. The Mayor says there will also be a boil order. ———————————————————————————————————————————– MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) – The Martins Ferry Water Treatment Plant has confirmed a water […]
Residents gear up for 25 miles of antiques, collectables and deals in the National Road Yard Sale
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — What stretches from St. Louis to Baltimore, and has fabulous bargains all along the way? It’s the National Road Yard Sale. And 25 of those 800-plus miles are in Belmont County, Ohio. In fact, in this area it was originally named the 25-mile yard sale, because it begins in Bridgeport […]
Community mourning the passing of local County Health Administrator
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Marshall County Community is mourning the loss of beloved Marshall County Health Administrator Tom Cook, who friends say passed away early Sunday. According to friends, not only was Tom a good friend but an incredible firefighter and paramedic and made countless contributions to the community. No other information has […]
Community rallies to continue a Memorial Day tradition
MCMECHEN, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special Memorial Day tradition will continue this year after there was concern that it wouldn’t happen. The show must go on, and it definitely will, as the McMechen Memorial Day Parade will return to the streets of the town once again this year, thanks to a group of volunteers in the community. In previous years, […]
Hopedale’s 3rd Street renamed in honor of former councilman Donald Jochims
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — The community of Hopedale came together to honor the late Donald Jochims, city councilman and former police officer, by renaming 3rd Street to Jock’s Lane Third Street. Jochims was described as a pillar in the community, a family man who was always there for others. The Oakdale Village […]
Ogden Wellness Weekend Kicks Off Memorial Day Festivities in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Memorial Day Weekend in Wheeling was off to a fast start on Saturday as hundreds of people came out for a race to the finish line. The streets of Wheeling were flooded with people Saturday as Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend, presented by WVU Medicine, welcomed people from all over the country. It’s […]
Ohio County Virtual Lions Club sets up flags across the area for Memorial Day
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Just in time for Memorial Day, American flags are being set up throughout the area. The Ohio County Virtual Lions Club set several up at Oglebay in front of the mansion museum. Meanwhile, the Wheeling Lions Club set plenty of flags up at Madison Elementary on the island. This tradition […]
Phase two of Wheeling’s Comprehensive Plan analyzes possibilities for change
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Famously quoted by Jane Jacobs, “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” The second of four phases of the City of Wheeling’s Comprehensive Plan took place to share the city’s opportunities and challenges and get feedback from residents. Where […]
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