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Wreck on I-79 sends one to hospital, one lane closed
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - An accident between 2 vehicles has caused a temporary lane closure on I-79 Southbound. Officials confirmed one individual was transported to UHC for injuries sustained during the accident. One lane near Mile Marker 129 is temporarily closed while authorities respond accordingly. Crews from the Bridgeport Fire...
Local students learn consequences of drunk and distracted driving
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — More than 300 students from two local high schools got to see firsthand what the consequences can be from driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol on Friday. A special presentation was held Friday at Magnolia High School, where students from Magnolia and Paden City High School witnessed a […]
John Marshall High School students officially sign for the military
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — John Marshall High School held its military signing day today, recognizing all of the students who have enlisted or are considering enlisting. Adrian Haynes, Dane Miscovich, and James Victor McElwee have decided to join the Army National Guard. Michael Clemons has decided to join the Navy. Devin Pomaranski, West Virginia […]
Frost Advisory extended into Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A Frosty Advisory has been issued by The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh for Thursday morning. The Advisory is in effect from 12 a.m. Thursday through 10 a.m. Thursday. Counties included: Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, and Hancock. Temperatures are forecast to dip towards the middle 30s through Thursday morning, which could result […]
Salvation Army's annual Wheeling Community Baby Shower set for May 18
The Salvation Army of Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler Counties will hold its Annual Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m.-noon on May 18 at its corps building in Wheeling. Participants in the Community Baby Shower will be able to coordinate with local services and automatically be entered for prizes and giveaways.
Above And Beyond In STEM: Barbara Pill’s Rocketing Achievements
Barbara Pill, a science teacher at East Fairmont Middle School (EFMS) in Marion County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Award for February, which recognizes excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers. Pill was presented the award by WVPB’s Director of Education Maggie Holley during a surprise...
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