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St. Clairsville gears up for a festive evening of food, drinks, and music at the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — St. Clairsville will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo a little early this year. The holiday’s name literally means the fifth of May. But the second annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party will actually be held Friday evening, May 3. It’s a party all along Main Street in the city. It’s […]
Slight Risk for severe weather returns Wednesday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Storm Prediction Center has outlined the Ohio Valley within a Slight risk (2/5) for severe weather Wednesday evening. Rounds of light to steady rain showers will move through during the afternoon along an advancing warm front. A cold front will swing through during the evening hours, allowing thunderstorms to develop […]
12 people from Ohio and West Virginia are charged with dealing out cocaine, meth, and fentanyl in the Mountain State
Twelve people from Ohio and West Virginia have been charged with distributing cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced that ten individuals from the Greater Cleveland area plus two more from the Ohio Valley have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges. The cases were investigated by multi-jurisdictional drug task forces based […]
Addison's Achievers: A tip of the cap to those helping clean up after flooding
On the morning of April 1, heavy rains developed in the Ohio Valley and flooding followed shortly after. Three-to-5 inches of rain fell during that first week of the month, causing flooding, plus damage and loss of homes in certain areas. Initially, flooding started in creeks and streams but quickly...
Renner Behavior Health Program officially cuts the ribbon, bringing more mental health treatment options to Marshall County
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a big day in Moundsville as the ribbon was officially cut for the new facility focused on the Renner Behavioral Health Program, in partnership with the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. It’s a brand new space for those seeking mental health treatment. With this state-of-the-art building, they’re hoping to […]
Two Ohio men hospitalized after police chase ends in crash
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Two men were taken to the hospital following a Belmont County Sheriff’s pursuit that ended in a crash on Tuesday, according to Belmont County Sheriff Dave Lucas. According to the Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the Criminal Interdiction Unit attempted a traffic stop as part of an ongoing investigation. Sheriff Dave Lucas […]
Many parts of the Ohio Valley dealt with back-to-back flooding this week and people began moving into Wheeling’s newest location for the homeless: Here’s a look back at the week’s top stories
(WTRF) – Many parts of the Ohio Valley dealt with back-to-back flooding this week after severe weather caused the river to rise once again – and people began moving into Wheeling’s newest location for the homeless. 7News Anchor Annalise Murphy looks back at the week’s top headlines. The Ohio River expected to flood […]
Woodsfield man faces two drug convictions while already serving sentence in Belmont
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A Woodsfield man was found guilty of two drug counts from an incident in Barnesville in May 2022 on Wednesday. Joshua Haslam was found not guilty on count one of trafficking more than 50 grams of fentanyl compound. But was found guilty of possessing more...
Wheeling Health Right holds kickoff breakfast ahead of Chef’s Auction
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) Restaurants around the Valley are coming together to sponsor Wheeling’s only free clinic, Wheeling Health Right. Wheeling Health Right’s Chef’s Auction held its annual kickoff breakfast Thursday at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack. This event gets everyone ready and on the same page for the big event! The funds raised at the […]
Clean it up by midnight: local oil & waste management firm faces deadline tonight to remove hazardous material
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – The clock is ticking for Austin Master Services, an oil and gas waste management company in Martins Ferry. The company is required to remove thousands of tons of waste material from their facility by the end of the tonight, Wednesday, April 17. Martins Ferry Mayor John Davies confirmed that the […]
Power outages being reported across Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – As severe weather is working out of The Ohio Valley, there are numerous reports of downed trees and power lines area wide. As of 11 p.m/ Thursday, there are over 5000 reported outages within Marshall County and roughly 600 with Hancock County. The most power outages are centered along Southwestern Pennsylvania. […]
Cameron Girls Basketball Team Honored By TJ’s
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – The Cameron girl’s basketball team was honored by TJ’s Sports Garden Restaurant and WTRF-TV Thursday. The Lady Dragons won their third straight West Virginia class A state championship in March. The team was honored with a dinner a chance to play pool and other games and received a plaque to from TJ’s.
Belmont County health fair a success in reaching residents
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – Belmont County residents congregated at Bridgeport High School Wednesday afternoon to focus on their health and well-being. It was all part of a free health fair presented by the Belmont County NAACP, Wheeling Health Right and the Belmont County Health Department. From free health screenings to a host of more […]
Two accidents cause hundreds of power outages in Wheeling
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Authorities say a person was sent to the hospital after hitting a utility pole on 4th and Main in North Wheeling Tuesday. Wheeling Public Information Officer Philip Stahl tells us that a man was driving north on Main Street around 3:00pm, when he struck a utility pole, breaking it into […]
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