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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
St. Edmond’s dedicates arena focused on STEM, gaming
A hamster feeder, a bed ejector and a system that uses a gyroscope and LEDs that turn bubble gum pink to warn a biker that’s he riding riskily were some of the interesting STEM inventions shown off Friday by students at St. Edmond’s Academy. The fair was part of a program to dedicate the new Wagner-Szczerba EDGE Arena, which the ... Read More
St. Edmond’s dedicates arena focused on STEM inventors
A hamster feeder, a bed ejector and a system that uses a gyroscope and LEDs that turn bubble gum pink to warn a biker that’s he riding riskily were some of the interesting STEM inventions shown off Friday by students at St. Edmond’s Academy. The fair was part of a program to dedicate the new Wagner-Szczerba EDGE Arena, which the ... Read More
Bridgeport football coach stepping down
BRIDGEPORT – Fred Ray is stepping off the field and closing out a six-year career as head football coach for Bridgeport High School, leaving some impressive achievements for the Bulldogs and values of sportsmanship instilled in his players. Ray said the years have been happy but hectic and he will be taking a step back. […]
Ohio Valley middle school student gets ready to make it count at national MATHCOUNTS Competition
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Peilin Yu, a bright seventh-grade student from Triadelphia Middle School, qualified to compete in the National MATHCOUNTS Competition. The competition will consist of the sprint, target, team, and countdown rounds. Problems can take anywhere from eight minutes to an hour to answer, depending on the number of questions in each round. […]
Local seniors named finalists for U.S. Presidential Scholar Award
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Two students at one local high school are in the spotlight after being named finalists for a very prestigious award. After applying, 625 semifinalists from all over the country are advancing to the final round of the 2024 Presidential Scholars Competition and two of those finalists are from Wheeling Park High […]
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