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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 […]
Veteran breakfast restarts Jefferson County Sheriff tradition
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — It wasn’t just a room of heroes and stories today at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, it was a continuation of a sheriff’s tradition. Sheriff Fred Abdalla Jr. restarted a custom begun by his father by hosting a bimonthly breakfast for local vets. Originally held in Friendship Park, the community […]
Boil Order Alert for Moundsville: Scheduled Water Shutdown on Key Streets
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FunFest Fridays return to Wheeling Park for the summer
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – A beloved summertime tradition is back in the Friendly City. FunFest Fridays officially returned this evening to Wheeling Park, featuring Twice as Nice as the first live musical performance for the season. In addition to getting to hear some great music, there’s also food trucks, a beer garden, an inflatable fun […]
State EMA officials and FEMA tour local counties to determine if a disaster declaration will be made for severe weather
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Several areas of the Northern Panhandle, along with other parts of the Mountain State, are still feeling the effects of the severe weather event that took place last month. Over the past few days, representative from the State’s Emergency Management Office and FEMA have been working with local officials. They […]
City of Wheeling Pools set to open June 1
WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling City Officials announced on Thursday that city pools will open for the season on Saturday, June 1. According to officials the facilities – Garden Park, Warwood; Bridge Park, Wheeling Island; Grandview, Wheeling Heights and 36th Street, South Wheeling – will be open noon to 6 p.m., daily, weather permitting. “We are […]
New natural-based playground coming to Downtown Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — What was once a rarely used space in Downtown Wheeling is about to be transformed into a unique area for children. It also helps fill a major need for families in many areas. The leadership team from Newbridge Academy, along with City officials, broke ground on a new natural-based playground area. It will be located on […]
Does military service run through your family tree? Discover it with Fold3
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Does your family have a veteran in its past? Even if you’ve only heard about one from relatives, the Steubenville library invites you to discover the military service running through your family tree. Just in time for Memorial Day, the Schiappa branch is inviting Ohioans to use Fold3, an online database […]
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