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Residents gear up for 25 miles of antiques, collectables and deals in the National Road Yard Sale
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — What stretches from St. Louis to Baltimore, and has fabulous bargains all along the way? It’s the National Road Yard Sale. And 25 of those 800-plus miles are in Belmont County, Ohio. In fact, in this area it was originally named the 25-mile yard sale, because it begins in Bridgeport […]
Oglebay’s Sunday Funday Concert Extravaganza Starts June 2
WHEELING, W.Va. — Get ready to groove and jive because Oglebay’s Sunday Funday Concert Series is back! Presented by the Elizabeth Stifel Kline Foundation and Southwestern Energy Company (SWN), this summer shindig kicks off on June 2 and keeps the good vibes flowing all the way through September 1. Picture this: 14 incredible performances at […]
Beallsville Six memorialized by Barn Artist
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — During the Vietnam War, Beallsville, Ohio, had the highest casualty rate in the United States, losing six young men from a community of roughly 400. These soldiers, who have become known as the Beallsville Six, have been memorialized throughout the years, most recently by a local artist known as the Barn Artist, Scott […]
Athletes from across the Ohio Valley prepare to see if they are “Tough as Nails”
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Athletes from across the Ohio Valley are preparing to test their skills in the Ogden Wellness Weekend’s Tough as Nails Urban Challenge. Organizers say the course is a true all-around physical and mental test for 16-year-old or older runners, walkers, weightlifters, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone in between. Participants will endure more than six miles and 20+ obstacles of “body-breaking” urban terrain, […]
Dive into Memorial Day weekend with Wheeling Park Pool
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling Park Pool opens its doors Saturday, and what better way to beat the heat than a day at the pool. Guests can enjoy an array of activities like relaxing by the pool side, jumping off the diving board, or going down the giant water slide. Bethany Greathouse, a […]
Get Ready to party like it’s the 80s at the inaugural 80s Ax-travaganza
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — If you’re a big fan of the 80s, and who isn’t? You’ll want to get out those leg-warmers and acid-washed jeans because the ultimate 80’s party is happening Friday night. The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley will be hosting the Inaugural 80s Ax-travaganza at Route 40 Lumber Jaxe in Morristown. The party […]
United Way’s “Axe”travaganza was totally tubular for a good cause
MORRISTOWN, Ohio (WTRF) – Bright colors, big hair, sweat bands and leg warmers can only mean that a tubular night of 80s was had in Belmont, Ohio. The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley held their first ever, “Axe”travaganza to raise money with live entertainment – not from a boom box. ”Everyone loves the […]
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 […]
Historic house in Wheeling moves closer to full restoration
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Wheeling historic home is now one step closer to being fully restored thanks to the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia. The Friends of Wheeling’s Hughes House restoration project is receiving a $10,000 grant from the PAWV to finish restoring the windows on the structure. The building was owned by the […]
Get ready for an 80’s night Axe throwing party
MORRISTOWN, Ohio – The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is excited to announce the first Inaugural 80’s “Axe”travaganza. This fun and unique event will take place at Route 40 Lumberjaxe on May 24th. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. with the 80’s band Tongue ‘N Cheek performing from 7 p.m. to 10 […]
Newest Friend with Paws rolls over for New Martinsville students
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — More than two dozen West Virginia schools have a Friend with Paws thanks to the state’s therapy dog program, and those pawprints have just made their way up to Wetzel County. There were barks of excitement as a Labrador retriever walked through the gym and into the hearts of the […]
Jamboree USA benefits Ignite Hope anti-human trafficking project
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — It’s a nearly century-old tradition here in the Friendly City. Jamboree USA will bring another show to the Capitol Theatre stage this Saturday. It features national and local musicians, but this time, it’s for a local cause. A portion of proceeds from the show will go to Ignite Hope, a non-profit organization […]
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