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Preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history
MOUNDSVILLE, W.V. (WTRF) — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex held a lecture on preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history. The Abandoned Mine Lands department oversees public safety issues related to coal operations like high walls, open portals, and blow outs. Regional planning supervisor, Jeff Davis, spoke about his experience working with mining operations prior […]
WATCH LIVE: 2024 OVAC All-Star Football Game
Saturday marks the the 78th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football Game. You will be able to watch the game from Wheeling Island Stadium here, on WTRF.COM, with coverage starting at 7:00 pm and the kick off beginning at 7:15 pm.
Body recovered from Summersville Lake identified as missing man
UPDATE: (5 p.m. Friday, July 19) – West Virginia State Police have confirmed a body found in Summersville Lake is that of a Morgantown man who went missing in the area Sunday. According to West Virginia State Police, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Scott David Saylor. He was first reported missing Monday, July […]
Annual bike ride honors motorcycle safety and remembers a beloved son, father, and friend
BELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) — A special tribute to honor and remember a son, brother, father, and friend to many was held in Bellaire on Saturday. In 2018, Chad Senkbeil tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident after leaving a meeting at Denny’s Blue Angel Bar and Grill in Bellaire. On Saturday, his family and […]
5th annual Mini-Con draws enthusiasts of comics, anime, and pop culture to the Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — If you’re a fan of comic books, superheroes, anime, or pop culture, Wheeling was the place to be on Saturday. The YWCA hosted its 5th annual Mini-Con at Vance Memorial Church in Wheeling on Saturday. The event was free to attend and featured various comic book vendors, artists, cosplay characters, raffle […]
West Virginia man arrested after allegedly forcing woman into car by gunpoint
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A West Virginia man is facing multiple charges including kidnapping, domestic assault, battery, and others. According to the West Virginia State Police, on Friday troopers were called to a domestic situation that involved weapons. When troopers arrived, the victim, Carlie Blankenship, 29, of Huntington, told police that her ex-boyfriend had […]
Ohio man charged with menacing after being filmed making alleged threats
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A Caldwell, Ohio man is facing charges after allegedly threatening harm to another person and property. According to Noble County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Seth Nutter was charged with aggravated menacing after deputies recovered a video of Nutter making the threats. Nutter was arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail. […]
Ohio sex offender arrested again days later after allegedly attempting a sexual relationship with an underage kid
NOBLE COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) — A Tier II Ohio Sex Offender is once again behind bars after Noble County officials say less than a month after he was released from prison, he allegedly immediately began a sexual relationship with a juvenile. According to the Noble County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher White, 27, of Noble County was […]
St.C Post 159 Advances To Region 8 Championship
BEVERLY, OHIO (WTRF) – St.Clairsville Post 159 advanced to the American Legion Ohio Region 8 Championship Friday. Post 159 rallied to beat Marietta Post 64 , 4-3. Trailing 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth Peyton Blue tied the game with a two-run double. In the seventh with the game still tied at 3 and […]
Barton-Blaine Road bridge reopens
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Things are about to get a little bit easier for motorists in Belmont County. Lauren Borell with the Ohio Department of Transportation tells 7NEWS that the Barton-Blaine Road bridge has reopened. This is the bridge located next to the Blaine Viaduct, which was just recently closed to all westbound traffic.
Sherrod Brown calls on Biden to drop out
Washington D.C. (WTRF) – On Friday evening Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown joined the ranks of Democrat lawmakers calling on President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign. In a statement, Sen. Brown says: “Over the last few weeks, I’ve heard from Ohioans on important issues, such as how to continue to grow jobs in our […]
7News Reporters take part in a sweet fundraising event
BELMONT COUNTY, O.H. (WTRF) — Businesses and organizations throughout the Ohio Valley went head-to-head in a three-day fundraising event. Celebrity Scoopers, an event put on by the United Way, had volunteers serve ice cream at Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream while members of the community tipped who they thought was best. 7 news reporters […]
Major chains and independent startups bring economic energy to Steubenville
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Coffee, burritos, glamping, and a car wash. What do these all have in common? They’re new businesses buying space in Steubenville, as the city sees a well-deserved burst of economic activity. Between major corporations, regional chains and independent stores, the city is welcoming so many new entrepreneurs they have to be […]
Ohio’s newest country music festival’s in full swing on day 2
GEURNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a big party in a small town. Friday is day two of the first-ever Old Washington Music Festival. Fans from as far away as New York, Maine, and Canada have made their way to the Guernsey County Fairgrounds for three days with some of the country’s top performers. Opening […]
A call for unity in America at Republican National Convention
(WTRF) — The fourth and final day of the Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday as former President Donald Trump accepted the GOP Presidential nomination in a lengthy speech. Just two days after he survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, […]
SMART Center Market celebrates new home on Market Street
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The SMART Center Market held its grand re-opening on Friday, celebrating all the work that went into the big move. The old building on Main Street, formerly The Goodwin Drug Company, now houses a plethora of dinosaurs, space-themed objects, and delicious ice cream. Robert Strong, co-owner of SMART Center Market, says […]
The Health Plan opens scholarship program to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There is some exciting news for medical students looking to attend what is the largest medical school in West Virginia thanks to one local organization. For over a decade, the Health Plan has provided over $3 million in scholarships to over 50 medical and nursing students who plan to practice in […]
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