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Metallica hosting a marching band competition, winners will get musical equipment for their school program
One of the biggest bands in the world, Metallica, is calling on marching bands to compete in the second marching band competition. Metallica challenges marching bands at all levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica's music.
Primanti Bros. giving away free sandwiches today honoring Pittsburgh Pirate Paul Skenes if you wear a mustache
In honor of his selection to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game – Primanti Bros. is giving any fan with a mustache a free Classic Primanti Bros. sandwich during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16 at 8PM.
Teams Ohio & West Virginia Report to OVAC Media Day
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– Both Team Ohio (coached by Harrison Central’s Anthony Hayes) and West Virginia (coached by Weir’s Frank Sisinni) are on campus now for the OVAC All Star Game. They will spend the week there before heading over to Wheeling Island Stadium for the big game. Stream the game on WTRF.com with our own […]
Gas line break causes brief evacuation of 2 streets in New Martinsville
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wetzel County EMA Director Steve Yoho tells 7NEWS that a medium pressure gas line was broken Monday evening in New Martinsville. The break caused a temporary evacuation of residents on James St and Rebecca St. The gas company arrived on scene and was able to shut it off. After checking […]
Rulli praises the JD Vance Vice President pick, describes Vance as his #1 choice
OHIO (WTRF) – On Monday, former President Donald Trump picked Ohio Republican Senator JD Vance to be his Vice President in is attempt to retake the White House this November. We spoke to fellow Ohio Republican lawmaker, Representative Michael Rulli about the Vance pick, and he says he’s delighted by the news. He described Vance […]
Local computer repair shop owner arrested following child pornography investigation
UPDATE: 7News received a call stating that Phillips is no longer an owner of a computer repair store. ————————————————————————————————————————— HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Harrison County Sheriff Joe Myers tells us that a local business owner has been arrested. Nicabar Phillips is the owner of a computer repair store in Cambridge, OH and resides in […]
FEMA gives WV more than $5 million in aid
Disaster Assistance from FEMA has surpassed 5 million dollars for West Virginians affected by the storms in early April. FEMA said nearly a thousand people have already been approved. They said people who own or rent in any of the 11 counties eligible and were affected by the storms from April 2-6 can apply for […]
Steubenville reacts to funding to replace Market St. Bridge
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — Officials with the City of Steubenville are still rejoicing after hearing the news that the Market Street Bridge in Brooke County will be replaced. Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla says when it was announced that the bridge would be shut down there was only one thing to do. After sending multiple letters […]
Free Narcan training in Marshall County this week
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Marshall County Family Resource Network (FRN) is hosting a free Narcan training this week. RISE Coordinator, Charlene Rine, says there has been an uptick in overdoses in the area, which is what inspired this training. Rine will be the instructor and says knowing how to administer Narcan is just […]
Exciting things in store for 2024 Italian Heritage Festival
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Italian Festival, known for its great vendors, entertainment and rich family history, has a few new things instore for this year’s celebration. Following the 40-year tradition the event will include a veterans’ ceremony, Sunday mass, and a spread of delicious food. This year, you’ll want to stick around after […]
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline celebrates 2 years of service
(WTRF) — It is a service that has saved many lives and helped thousands of people throughout the Mountain State. First Choice Services is celebrating two full years of its 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline today. A spokesperson for First Choice Services says over the past two years they have seen 3 times the amount of […]
Two arrested after strong armed robbery in Wheeling, third suspect still at large
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling Police arrested two individuals and a third suspect remains on the loose following a strong armed robbery Friday. Wheeling Police say that on Friday, July 12th they responded to 29th Street around 5:00pm for a robbery call. The victim told police he was stopped by 3 males while walking on […]
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