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Community rallies to continue a Memorial Day tradition
MCMECHEN, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special Memorial Day tradition will continue this year after there was concern that it wouldn’t happen. The show must go on, and it definitely will, as the McMechen Memorial Day Parade will return to the streets of the town once again this year, thanks to a group of volunteers in the community. In previous years, […]
Ohio County Virtual Lions Club sets up flags across the area for Memorial Day
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Just in time for Memorial Day, American flags are being set up throughout the area. The Ohio County Virtual Lions Club set several up at Oglebay in front of the mansion museum. Meanwhile, the Wheeling Lions Club set plenty of flags up at Madison Elementary on the island. This tradition […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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