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Garage fire damages three buildings in McMechen
MCMECHEN, W.Va. (WTRF) — Crews from three Marshall County departments responded to a large garage fire Sunday evening. The McMechen Volunteer Fire Department says a fiberglass carport caught fire at a home on 7th Street at around 7:30 p.m. No one was injured, but the blaze destroyed the carport and damaged the home and two […]
19-year-old dead in Ohio murder: police
BELLAIRE, OHIO (WTRF) — Officials from the Bellaire Police Department say they received a call around 9:30 pm Saturday night with reports of shots fired at Francis Wallace Apartments in Bellaire, Ohio. The Belmont County Prosecutor has confirmed that 19-year-old male David Allen was shot and killed. They also confirmed the suspect was a 21-year-old […]
Ohio Valley chain restaurant celebrates 50th anniversary with a week full of specials and events
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A local restaurant is celebrating a very big milestone this week, and they have some special events planned for customers to help them celebrate. Quaker Steak and Lube in Wheeling will be celebrating the franchise’s 50th year of business this week, and you can join in on the celebration any day with their Anniversary Week specials.
Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliot condemns neo-Nazi hate group’s propaganda in West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliot recently took to Facebook to address the march that occurred in Charleston on Saturday, organized by the “hate group” Patriot Front. In his post, Elliot stated that he was saddened to see the streets of our state’s capital being...
Honoring the Fallen: West Virginia AFL-CIO Remembers Workers Who Lost Their Lives on the Job, 100 Years After Benwood Mine Disaster
BENWOOD, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special ceremony was held on Sunday to honor and remember the West Virginia men and women who lost their lives on the job last year and the 119 workers who tragically lost their lives in the Benwood Mine Disaster. A bell was tolled 20 times at St. Johns Fellowship Hall […]
Time capsules unearthed at former OVMC give a glimpse into life 112 years ago
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Hundreds of people came out to Wheeling today for a very special ceremony that celebrated the iconic history of an Ohio Valley institution that touched the lives of many. As the demolition of the Ohio Valley Medical Center continued, two time capsules that were buried under the building were […]
Local Bishop provides insight on recent Israel-Hamas protests
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — As the antisemitism protests continue across the country on several college campuses, one local Bishop is urging people to refrain from using hate while protesting and instead respect the beliefs of everyone. Bishop Mark Brennan from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston recently wrote a letter regarding the hundreds of people who have […]
From Wheeling to Washington? Elliott looking to move from mayor’s office to Manchin’s Senate seat
WHEELING — Glenn Elliott gave himself a year. In 2009, he knew he needed to get out of Washington D.C., despite finding success in the legal profession. Success didn’t equal satisfaction, so he realized he needed to go. He wanted to return home to Wheeling. He just didn’t know how long he wanted to stay.
“I want goodness for this country”: Gov. Justice speaks on Senate run with 7News
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — “We’re on the road to losing America.” That’s what West Virginia Governor Jim Justice told a group of coal workers in Wheeling this week regarding the Biden Administration. In a sitdown with 7News, he elaborated that he sees its policies as quote “haywire,” and that’s why he’s running for U.S. Senate. […]
Jerry’s Walk hosts its 8th annual Suicide Awareness Walk
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Jerry’s Walk – Illuminating Suicide Awareness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention, hosted its 8th annual Suicide Awareness Walk at the St. Clairsville-Richland Township Memorial Park. Jerry’s Walk honors Jerry Williams who lost his life to suicide in 2011. His daughter, Sandy Williams, created the organization to confront the […]
‘May the 4th Be With You’ at the first ever Waterfrontfest!
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – If you like live music, good food, and drinks, then Waterfrontfest is the place to be to kick off festival season in Wheeling. This community event is the first of its kind, hosted by Waterfront Hall in collaboration with the Pine Room Studios for the North Atlantic Beer Mile. Run the […]
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice donates $2 million dollars to help restore almost 150 tombstones destroyed by severe weather
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Governor Jim Justice handed a $2 million check to the Wheeling Mt. Zion Cemetery Association Thursday afternoon. A storm-induced landslide took out a large portion of the hillside, wiping out an estimated 150 gravestones and monuments there a month ago. The governor said he was all too familiar with devastating […]
Wheeling Central Wins OVAC 3A Softball Championship
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling Central won the OVAC 3A softball championship Saturday with a 9-1 win over Martins Ferry. Josie Frizzel went the distance in the circle allowing only three hits, one run , just one walk and 12 strikeouts. Jensen Rine had three rbi and Trina Baker had two. This is Central’s 15 […]
Monster trucks return to WesBanco for the first time in over 5 years
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling is revving up its engines, as WesBanco Arena welcomes the arrival of six massive trucks for one monster event. 90 truckloads of dirt have transformed the arena into a monster truck playground for the “Toughest Monster Truck Tour.” All six trucks went head-to-head in wheelie, racing and freestyle competitions […]
Youth Services System celebrates 50 Years of building a better future for children and families in the Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Youth Services System celebrates 50 years of creating a better future for children, families, and the community. YSS was founded in 1974, and since then, they have built youth shelters, living sites, and recovery homes that offer an array of services and education programs that help children and young adults in […]
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