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Temple Shalom keeps it sweet at their 32nd Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Temple Shalom serves up something sweet during their 32nd Annual Chocolate Extravaganza. Guests could try samples from over a dozen chocolatiers, caterers and candy factories, try their hand at the cake raffle or win on of the 50 door prize giveaways. Rabbi Joshua Leif, rabbi at Temple Shalom Wheeling, says that […]
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 […]
Poker Run riders travel in the rain for Forgotten Angels
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — More than a dozen motorcycle riders drove miles around the Ohio Valley in the rain…just to draw a winning poker hand. The Experience Church in St. Clairsville hosted its first poker run, to point the way for children who have left foster care and don’t know where to go next […]
Local student says “Thank You for the Music” after overcoming illness
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – From the time Sydney Willson was young, she knew she wanted to be on stage after seeing her first production. ”Ever since then, I knew that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” said Sydney. “So here I am, making it happen, hopefully.” Like many […]
Band looking for extras to be in their music video at haunted house
A thrash metal band is asking the public if they want to be apart of a music video at a Haunted House. Altered States, from the Ohio Valley, are shooting a music video on Saturday at the Wells Township Haunted House in Brilliant, Ohio. The band is asking for fans to come around 6:00 pm […]
The Rose Garden restaurant prepares for their grand opening
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Rose Garden, a comfort food focused restaurant, gets ready to open their doors this weekend. What was formerly McGovern’s bar has now transformed into a new local hot spot under the ownership of Adam Rose. Rose says that over the course of six months a lot of renovation and promotion […]
Local McDonald’s giving teacher’s free food and drink on National Teacher Appreciation Day
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Educators will be “loving it” on National Teacher Appreciation Day next week. According to a spokesperson, on Tuesday, May 7, McDonald’s will serve teachers a free Egg McMuffin and medium McCafé hot or iced coffee or a medium soft drink. No purchase is required, teachers should show a valid school ID when ordering. […]
Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Love. Mischief. Shakespeare. Those are some of the words to describe Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre’s upcoming production. This weekend’s performance of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is the first time in over 40 years that one of his plays was performed in the mainstage season. The play centers on twins, separated […]
Four local schools celebrate grand opening of greenhouse
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Marshall High School hosted their annual greenhouse sale today, selling over half of their stock in less than five hours. Students from John Marshall and Cameron High Schools along with Moundsville and Sherrard Middle Schools made this possible through dedication and hard work. Work to host this event […]
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