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Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack reopens after flooding, racing still closed
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack has resumed operations Sunday after closing for this weekend’s flood on Friday. Its parent company Delaware North issued a press release saying that the slots, Sportsbook, table games and food court are all now open. Poker will resume on Wednesday, while the Sunday kiosk promotion will run until […]
WPHS Paws for a Cause Club Hosts First Adoption Event
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special group of students at Wheeling Park High School held a special pet adoption event today at Wheeling Park. The Paws for a Cause club is a student-led initiative at Wheeling Park High School that aims to help and support various animal shelters throughout the Ohio Valley in many ways. […]
Home and Life Expo & Spring Craft Show returns to Highlands Sports Complex
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Life Expo and Spring Craft Show are back for 2024. Held at the Highlands Sports Complex, the shows will feature a variety of vendors selling things like jewelry, wood works, food, products for home renovation, and many more. The vendors are from […]
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month to raise awareness about dangers and offer help to those suffering
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to raise awareness on the dangers associated with alcohol, and resources to help those struggling with addiction. But you don’t have to be an alcoholic to have issues. Officials with First Choice Services tell us that alcohol misuse contributes to […]
Take the Doom Challenge at this West Virginia restaurant
Looking for a food challenge? This West Virginia restaurant is putting you to the test. Taqueria 304 in Wheeling, West Virginia have called out their customers to take on the Diablo’s Doom Challenge. To complete the challenge you must eat three chicken tacos, soft or street, with Jalapenos and Doom sauce. You will need to […]
Get Ready to Soak Up the Fun and Flavors at the 28th Annual Chef’s Auction
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — After all of the rainy, gloomy weather we’ve had over the past few weeks, the thought of a beautiful sun-soaked beach could be just what the doctor ordered. Now you can have that experience right here in the Friendly City, well, almost. Back to the Beach is the theme for the […]
Get ready for a day of music, food, and helping animals at the Raise the Woof band bash
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — If you like live music, food trucks, a festival atmosphere, and helping abused and neglected animals, mark your calendar. On Saturday, May 4th, the Raise The Woof Band Bash will take place at the Carnes Center at the Belmont County Fairgrounds. It’s being presented by Belmont County Hoof and Paw […]
Meet Brody: The lovable dog who needs a woman’s touch
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Listen up, girls. (Notice we’re not saying boys.) If you’d like a four-legged companion, meet Brody. Brody lost out on a chance to be the 7News Pet Of The Week because of a scheduling problem. But his story needs to be told, so here it is! Brody was rescued by […]
Religious film playing in Wheeling about church women who became priests
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Fifty years ago, women were not allowed to become priests in the Episcopal Church. But eleven women accomplished it anyway, ordained by several retired bishops in Philadelphia.The movie “The Philadelphia Eleven” will be shown this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Towngate Theatre and Cinema. The 90-minute documentary details how […]
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