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West Virginia police find three pounds of meth
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — Two people are facing charges after police say they found three pounds of suspected methamphetamine and other drugs in New Martinsville. The Wetzel County Sheriff’s Office said they were doing a traffic stop Tuesday that provided information that led to a search warrant on a home in New Martinsville. The […]
Beallsville Six memorialized by Barn Artist
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — During the Vietnam War, Beallsville, Ohio, had the highest casualty rate in the United States, losing six young men from a community of roughly 400. These soldiers, who have become known as the Beallsville Six, have been memorialized throughout the years, most recently by a local artist known as the Barn Artist, Scott […]
Residents gear up for 25 miles of antiques, collectables and deals in the National Road Yard Sale
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — What stretches from St. Louis to Baltimore, and has fabulous bargains all along the way? It’s the National Road Yard Sale. And 25 of those 800-plus miles are in Belmont County, Ohio. In fact, in this area it was originally named the 25-mile yard sale, because it begins in Bridgeport […]
The Oglebay Backyard BBQ Festival is back
Oglebay kicks off Memorial Day weekend with their 3rd Annual Backyard BBQ Festival. Festival goers could explore an array barbeque booths, check out the kids zone full of bouncy houses and balloons, or listen to live music featuring multiple artists throughout the day. Rodney Haley, executive vice president of operations, says this is a […]
Community rallies to continue a Memorial Day tradition
MCMECHEN, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special Memorial Day tradition will continue this year after there was concern that it wouldn’t happen. The show must go on, and it definitely will, as the McMechen Memorial Day Parade will return to the streets of the town once again this year, thanks to a group of volunteers in the community. In previous years, […]
Ogden Wellness Weekend Kicks Off Memorial Day Festivities in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Memorial Day Weekend in Wheeling was off to a fast start on Saturday as hundreds of people came out for a race to the finish line. The streets of Wheeling were flooded with people today as Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend, presented by WVU Medicine, welcomed people from all over the country. It’s […]
Local public servants, law enforcement recognized at U.S. Attorney Awards
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - The U.S. Attorney’s Office recognized local public servants and law enforcement Thursday in Wheeling. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld honored 22 public servants and law enforcement officers during the annual U.S. Attorney Awards, which recognize outstanding criminal investigations and community service work in the Northern District of West Virginia.
Three-vehicle accident leaves four injured, two seriously
MARIETTA — A three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon left four people injured, two of them seriously. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Lea Mikes, OSHP received the call for the accident at 3:32 p.m on State Route 7 just south of milepost 31 between Reno and Newport not far from the Willow Island Lock and Dam.
State EMA officials and FEMA tour local counties to determine if a disaster declaration will be made for severe weather
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Several areas of the Northern Panhandle, along with other parts of the Mountain State, are still feeling the effects of the severe weather event that took place last month. Over the past few days, representative from the State’s Emergency Management Office and FEMA have been working with local officials. They […]
Ohio woman’s photography to be featured on upcoming US Postage Stamps
BELLAIRE, Ohio — The United States Postal Service (USPS) is set to release a new series of stamps featuring stunning horse photography, with artwork by Ohio Valley native and current Bellaire resident, Stephanie Moon. Scheduled for release on June 17, officials say these unique stamps are already available for...
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