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Belleview Park Pool receives $300,000 grant, circus plans rejected by council
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — At Tuesday’s Steubenville City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Lori Fetherolf, Jefferson County Port Authority Executive Director Robert Naylor and OMEGA Director of Infrastructure & Community Development Erin Wright all announced that Belleview Park Pool has received a $300,000 grant. It's coming from the...
West Virginia man escapes from Correctional Center after being allowed to go to church on Sunday
West Virginia officials are looking for a man from the Mountain State that escaped a correctional center. Officials say Gregory Dale Stewart escaped from the Parkersburg Correctional Center while he was on furlough to go to church on Sunday.
West Virginia State Police to heighten traffic enforcement over July 4th holiday
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — If you are travelling for the holiday weekend, you may see more West Virginia State Troopers around thanks to a traffic initiative. According to a press release, members of the West Virginia State Police will be out on patrol over the July 4th week and weekend through a Targeted Traffic Enforcement […]
Jerry Sklavounakis appointed new Vice Mayor of Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling City Council saw three new faces behind the desk at their first meeting officially sworn into office. Tony Assaro has taken over the Ward 1 seat, and Connie Cain has taken over the Ward 3 seat that they were elected to a few months ago. Denny Magruder presided over his […]
Cole’s Strong Performance Leads Wheeling Past St.Clairsville
ST.CLAIRSVILLE,OHIO (WTRF) – Wheeling Post 1 downed St.Clairsville Post 159 Tuesday night at Memorial Park 9-1. The victory allowed Post 1 to avenge a 4-0 loss to Post 159 in June. Preston Cole went the distance on the mound allowing just four hits and one run with four strikeouts and three walks. With the win […]
States win challenge to Biden administration’s LNG ban
A group of states won a challenge to the Biden administration’s ban on liquefied natural gas exports. President Joe Biden halted all new LNG exports to countries without free trade agreements on Jan. 26. A group of 17 states sued the Biden administration over the move, winning a stay “in its entirety, effective immediately,” on […]
A Pair Of Wheeling Miners Honored As The League’s Best
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – A pair of Wheeling Miners have been honored as the best in the AAL2. In the post season awards quarterback Grant Russell was named League MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. Defensive back Dontae Mason was named the Defensive Player of the Year. The Miner host the Peach State Cats Saturday […]
Health center to develop programs to fight WV food insecurity
A West Virginia community health center is participating in a program addressing food scarcity. The National Association of Community Health Centers' 2024 Innovation Incubator creates ways to expand access to healthy foods. Cabin Creek Health Systems, based in Charleston, will have funding and guidance from experts to help it design and test community-based solutions.
Local commissioners comment on recent Benwood & McMechen paid EMS service during meeting
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Marshall County Commissioners gathered for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning with several notions on their agenda. Commissioners approved the new hire for the county clerk’s office and a new hire of a temporary part time employee for the 911 Dispatch Center. City Administrator Betsy Frohnapfel gave an update on […]
Ohio Valley officials have heightened awareness of boating under the influence violations during holiday weekend
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — As people hit the water this week to celebrate the 4th of July, law enforcement agencies across the country will be keeping an eye out for people boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. From July 4th through the 6th the NASBLA will be conducting their Operation Dry Water campaign. […]
Three new businesses headed to Steubenville
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Economic development continues in the city of Steubenville as three new businesses are coming to the area. "In the DiGregory’s property at the Kroger Plaza, that nursery that’s been there forever, they’ve been trying to sell that, and they finally reached an agreement with a car wash; the same car wash that’s in Wintersville,” Councilman Tracy McManamon said.
West Virginia's Corey Ellis is a rising star in professional disc golf
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Disc golf continues to be a growing sport and it's not just recreational. Sure, there are courses throughout the state and it's fun to play, but there are professional disc golfers and Barboursville's Corey Ellis makes a living at it. I made my way out...
Wheeling’s homeless camp gets water buffalo to help eliminate health challenges
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – One of the major health and safety challenges at Wheeling’s exempted homeless camp has been the lack of water service at the property. Now at least a temporary solution has been achieved. It’s a water buffalo. Not an animal, but a large container from a water service. It holds 1,500 gallons […]
Deadline for entries approaching for State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — Entry deadlines are quickly approaching for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia. Livestock entries are due by midnight on July 6, 2024 and home, arts, and garden are due by midnight July 12, 2024. “Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight […]
Novotney: Magruder’s Leadership Begins Today in Council Chambers
He’ll offer his very first Mayor’s Report. He’ll vote to pay some bills. He’ll hear from the councilors from each of the city’s six wards. A list of new propositions will be read, as well. And all the while, Denny Magruder will preside over his...
Wheeling Symphony to Celebrate America with 2024-25 Fourth of July Tour
This July, the WSO hits the road with Celebrate America!, a Fourth of July celebratory tour. From July 4 – 7, the WSO will begin this celebration tour in Wheeling’s Heritage Port and then travel to Weirton, Canaan Valley, and Clarksburg. As part of the WSO Community Concert series, all four of the Celebrate America! performances are free to attend.
Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding another U.S. Supreme Court ruling that plaintiffs may bring a claim under the Administrative Procedure Act within six years of when they are first injured by final agency action, even if the agency first took the action more than six years ago. The Attorney […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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