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Significant rockfall shuts down State Route 7 at Mingo Junction, repairs underway
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A significant rockfall has closed State Route 7 at Mingo Junction for the foreseeable future. Crews will be working around the clock to remove the rock and restore the work zone. Additionally, pavement repairs that may be needed will be completed prior to reopening the road.
Restoration aims to return Wheeling's historic railroad building to original glory
WHEELING, WV — A well-known building in downtown Wheeling is set for some restoration assistance thanks to the state of West Virginia. West Virginia Northern Community College's Baltimore and Ohio railroad building is now under restoration. Since the early 1900s, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad building has been apart of the Friendly City. It's been everything from a railroad station to a restaurant.
Local water department asking property owners to complete service line inventory survey
WHEELING, W.Va. — In response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules, officials with the City of Wheeling’s Water Department are asking residents and business owners to complete a Service Line Inventory Survey, the primary purpose being to identify homes/buildings that have lead water service lines. The survey is available on the City’s website HERE. A […]
Brooke County reverting to old names for four primary and intermediate schools
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Starting next year, you’ll be seeing new names outside four Brooke County schools…but they may be the names you’re already using. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Crook says this month the school board approved the change for its elementary schools. Brooke Primary North will become Hooverson Heights Primary, Brooke Intermediate North will […]
Grecian Fest returns with live dances and authentic Greek culture in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. — The 23rd annual Grecian Fest in Wheeling is back and better than ever. Held at the John Divine Greek Orthodox Church, the festival celebrates Greek culture through live cooking demonstrations, a Greek market, and more. To add to the authenticity, exhibition dancers will take the stage...
84 Lumber advocates for veterans on National Hire a Veteran Day
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. — 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, proudly supports U.S. veterans and calls on companies to recognize the importance of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, 2024. This day serves as a critical reminder for employers to consider hiring American military veterans transitioning into civilian employment.
Washington County Health Dept, NIH looking for YOUR opinions in new study
26 July 2024- Washington County community members are invited to share their thoughts on hardship and what makes a “good life” during a pilot study being conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with support from the Washington County Health Department and Healthy Washington County. The Fairness Dialogues Field Laboratory (FairLab) session will be Thursday, Aug. 8, from 1-5 p.m. at the downtown Hagerstown branch of the Washington County Free Library.
My Five Wishes for Wheeling’s Success – By Michael Borsuk
My vantage point on Wheeling is not all that unique: I was born and raised here, went to Wheeling Park High School, and currently attend college three hours away at Marshall University in Huntington. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how I can help ensure that the Wheeling I come home to is better than the one I grew up in. Here are five initiatives I believe Wheeling needs to embrace to make that possible.
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