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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 […]
Beast of the East tournament returns, providing boost to area economy
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — The annual Beast of the East amateur baseball tournament is back in the Ohio Valley. At its peak, ‘the Beast’ was known to have had an annual economic impact of more than $8 million in the Ohio Valley over the July 4 holiday weekend, tournament director Bo McConnaughy noted.
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...
Historic Flood Wall in Wheeling gets painted
The flood memorial wall at the corner of Virginia and S. Penn streets on Wheeling Island continues to receive a significant facelift. The City contracted Angelina Stone and Marble to clean out the mortar joints and repoint the brick. Wheeling Heritage is overseeing the repainting of the wall, which will include the addition of the five most recent flood dates and water levels, ensuring the memorial remains an accurate and poignant record of the area's flood history.
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend in Wheeling!
There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than along the Ohio River. Join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra as they kick off their annual “Celebrate America” Fourth of July tour. Each year, the WSO travels across the state to provide free patriotic celebrations with this much-anticipated tour. This year, tenor soloist Ben Gulley will join the WSO to perform a variety of patriotic and operatic songs. The show will begin at 8 p.m., followed by a showstopping fireworks display at dusk.
Wheeling Nailers host annual blood drive to help save lives
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — It’s a critical time of the year for the American Red Cross as they work to get blood donors to help save lives. The American Red Cross and the Wheeling Nailers teamed up on Monday for their annual blood drive at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. The blood drive featured an appearance from […]
Wheeling Fire Department seeks applicants for new eligibility list, deadline Aug. 5
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Fire Department is preparing to establish a new eligibility list. Officials have exhausted the list and are ready to get people lined up for fall openings. Applicants must take a Civil Service Exam and will be ranked based on their score. When there is...
Ohio County swears in two new Board of Education members
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was an exciting Monday all over the Friendly City. In addition to the new Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder being sworn-in, the Ohio County Board of Education officially has two new members. A special board meeting was held today which included a swearing-in ceremony with Judge David Simms presiding. New […]
Wheeling Finishes Eighth in 2023-2024 MEC Commissioner’s Cup Standings
Wheeling, W. Va. - After a year of competition across their 23 sponsored sports, the Mountain East Conference (MEC) released their 2023-2024 final Commissioner's Cup Standings on Monday. The conference's 10 member institutions earn points based on their finishes during the 2023-2024 seasons to determine the winner of the MEC's Commissioner's Cup. The Wheeling University Athletic Department finished eighth in this year's standings, earning 82.0 total points.
A deeper look behind the scenes of Oglebay’s restaurant reconstruction
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — What was once the Ihlenfeld Dining Room and the Glassworks Bar and Grill, is now Trace Chophouse and the Skyline Kitchen and Bar. President & CEO of Wheeling Park Commission Bob Peckenpaugh says Oglebay is excited to unveil these newly redesigned spaces that celebrate the spirit and rich history of […]
Crews reach milestone on Wheeling Streetscape project as paving continues
A major milestone in the project to beautify the downtown Wheeling streets has been reached. Paving is taking place as part of the highly anticipated Wheeling Streetscape, which will impact Main Street and Market Street between 10th Street and 16th Street. With Gov. Jim Justice’s continued commitment to the project,...
“Flock” a friend with flamingos to spread smiles and mental health awareness
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Pink plastic flamingos are popping up in yards throughout Ohio and Marshall Counties, and yours could be next! “Flock it Forward” is Crittenton Services’ summer fundraiser, where you can pick any lawn of your choosing and for a $20 donation, that yard will get “flocked” with flamingos! These pink feathered friends […]
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
Justice appoints Ryan Browning to Wayne County House seat
Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday appointed Ryan Browning, of Wayne County, to fill the House of Delegates seat vacated by Del. Mark Ross, R-Wayne, earlier this year. Ross, a retired school teacher, resigned from office on May 21, according to a resignation letter sent to the governor’s office that day. The letter did not include […] The post Justice appoints Ryan Browning to Wayne County House seat appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Mostly clear & comfy tonight; chance for showers & storms on the way
Tuesday evening will be a typical summer drive with temps in the 70s. Mostly clear skies with high pressure around so outdoor evening dinner plans won’t be impacted. We’ll see those temps drop into the low to middle 60s, average lows for this time of the year. As winds diminish a bit, we could see […]
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