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Ohio officials looking for escaped prisoner
Ohio officials are looking for escaped prisoner. Officials did not give a name of the prisoner but said she was a 5’4 white 33-year-old female prisoner, with brown/blonde hair green eyes, weighing about 135 pounds. The female prisoner is wearing a red top, no shoes and has no restraints. Officials say the female prisoner escaped […]
Ohio man gets $1 Million bond for murder charge of 19-year-old
An Ohio man was was in court on Monday after allegedly murdering a 19-year-old on Saturday. 21-year-old male, Brian Alexious Melott of Bellaire, is being charged with murder and was told his bond would $1 Million. Melott allegedly murdered 19-year-old David Allen Jr. of Bellaire, Ohio. Bellaire Police say they responded to a shots fired […]
Two accidents on Wheeling Island Monday send four people to the hospital
Two separate accidents tied up traffic on Wheeling Island Monday afternoon, sending a total of four people to the hospital, according to police. Wheeling Police said one man had a medical emergency on Zane Street and ended up crashing into a retaining wall and utility pole. Police said no one else was hurt in that crash. Wheeling […]
Garage fire damages three buildings in the Ohio Valley
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 […]
Local girl scouts troop hosting Taylor Swift and Disney theme summer camp
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Summer is right around the corner, which means kids will be out of school with lots of free time on their hands! If your child has thought about joining a club or participating in a camp – listen up! The Marshall County Girl Scouts are prepping for their annual camp […]
Local police recognized for excellence in policy management and training
MARTINS FERRY, OH – The Martins Ferry Police Department announced that it has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2023 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program tracks Martins Ferry Police performance on five metrics proven […]
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.
Ribbon cutting being held for the opening of The Roller Derby
A ribbon cutting is going to be held for the newly improved and renovated Roller Derby in Moundsville. The Roller Derby, located on 10th street in Moundsville, West Virginia will be having a ribbon cutting for it’s opening on May 16. The Roller Derby closed it’s doors on April 3, 2021 until it’s new owners, […]
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...
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice donates $2M to help restore almost 150 tombstones destroyed by severe weather
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) 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...
“No One Walks Alone”: A veteran suicide awareness walk is back for year 2
44. Some studies have shown that as many as 44 Veterans are lost each day to suicide. It’s scary to talk about and even more frightening for our veterans who are struggling with mental health issues and other challenges they feel they have no way out of. “No One Walks Alone” is designed to make […]
Gas prices down slightly after ‘skyrocket,’ AAA says
Gas prices in northern West Virginia have dropped by five cents this week after "skyrocketing" 15 cents two weeks ago and increasing again the week after. The average gas price is now $3.59 per gallon of regular gas, according to AAA data.
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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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