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Pulaski Playground expected to reopen this month
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As work continues on South Wheeling’s Pulaski Playground, the city has projected that the area will likely be reopened to the public as early as this month. Since receiving the green light for the utilization of $260,150 in funds for improvements to be made upon the facility – an expenditure which […]
Ohio Valley McDonald’s owners help in the flood relief effort throughout the area
OHIO VALLEY (WTRF) — Local McDonald’s owners have stepped up in a big way to help in the flood relief efforts throughout West Virginia. Owners Bob Stoltz, based in Wheeling, and Twila Mezan, based in Follansbee, supported the community by delivering hot breakfasts and dinners to the hardworking teams in Wheeling and Wellsburg. Additional cleaning […]
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack to reopen Sunday after Ohio River flooding
WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack has announced its reopening to the public following the temporary closure due to flooding of the Ohio River. The casino will resume operations on Sunday at 4:00 pm, offering limited gaming and dining options. The recent flooding forced the closure of the property on April 3, 2024, but after […]
Two local McDonald’s give back to emergency operations center workers
WHEELING, W.Va. — Two McDonald’s owners/Operators from the Ohio Valley have stepped up to support local emergency operations centers after recent flooding devastated portions of West Virginia. Owner/Operator Bob Stoltz, based in Wheeling, and Owner/Operator Twila Mezan, based in Follansbee, supported the effort. Hot breakfasts and dinners were delivered to the hard-working teams in Wheeling […]
Less than one month until Wheeling Health Right’s Chef’s Auction
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling Health Right’s big fundraiser for the year is less than a month away. On May 2nd, WesBanco Arena will be going “Back to the Beach” for the 28th annual Chef’s Auction. Attendees will get to sample food from over a dozen different restaurants, including some very special items that […]
Local pizza franchise donates pizzas to flood victims
OHIO VALLEY — Pizza Hut locations in Elm Grove and Bridgeport are giving back to the community after flooding devastated hundreds throughout the Ohio Valley. The pizza chain will be donating pizzas to the families affected by the flooding. For every $9.99 pepperoni or cheese pizza that is donated, the restaurant will match the donation. […]
Local hairstylist creates fundraiser highlighting ‘Real Amazing Women’ in the Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Empowering women is a common theme that both hairstylists and the YWCA have in common, and one local hairstylist is taking this theme to the next level for a good cause. Audrey Yakopin had the idea of compiling and selling a book of pictures and quotes from women throughout the Ohio […]
Pizza place donating fresh and hot pizza to parts of Wheeling
A local pizza place is donating hot and fresh pizza to residents in parts of Wheeling. Pizza Milano in St. Clairsville, Ohio said they are doing what they can to help the victims of the 2024 flood. They will be donating fresh and hot pizza to the residents of Wheeling Island and South Wheeling during […]
Free Summer movies are back at local theater
Free movies are back in 2024 at Marquee Cinemas at The Highlands in Triadelphia. Marquee Cinemas will play a specially selected series of family films at 9:30 am every Tuesday and Wednesday from June 4-July 23. The movies for each date are listed below: June 4 & 5: The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Minions: The Rise of […]
Lady wins $1,000 by “Conquering the Cones” and hunger by eating local
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration’s Conquer the Cones Campaign has been a great success over the first few months and now one lucky lady is a big winner. On Monday, they made the first of six drawings for $1,000 which will happen every quarter of the year until the streetscape project is […]
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