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Ohio Secretary of State promotes voting among youth during local high school visit
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose visited St. Clairsville High School on Thursday to talk about elections. As part of the stop, students received a voter registration form and information about volunteering for polls. "I'm coming out to high schools. I've visited 9 or 10 between this week and last...
Dougherty says “It’s surreal” after voters elect him for Marshall County Sheriff
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a tight race between current Sheriff Bill Helms and Mike Dougherty. Mike Dougherty came out with the win with 49% of the vote and will be Marshall County’s next sheriff starting in January. 7News Reporter Annalise Murphy got to speak with Dougherty one on one to figure out some […]
West Virginia bakery wins 1st Place at Dessert Wars, will now compete at Nationals
A West Virginia bakery won first place at Dessert Wars and will now compete at Nationals later this year. Sweet Abe’s Bakeshop in Wheeling, WV was recently crowned first place for the People’s Choice at Dessert Wars Pittsburgh. Dessert Wars is a celebration of the “foodie” lifestyle, featuring dessert vendors vying for the title of […]
11th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial honors the nine fallen Wheeling Police officers
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Last year in the United States 136 officers lost their lives in the line of duty. Since the department was formed 218 years ago, nine Wheeling Police officers have made that ultimate sacrifice. To honor and remember these officers, the Wheeling Police Department held their...
Warwood Middle “jazzes up the stalls” with artwork and positive messaging
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Students at one local school can now take advantage of a colorful space that offers convenience and positivity. The “Jazz up the Stalls” program at Warwood Middle School was recently completed. The project was funded through the Women’s Giving Circle and provided a new look for the stalls and walls […]
HUD visits Wheeling to boost local housing efforts, eyes future expansions
WHEELING, W.Va. — HUD officials visited Wheeling on Monday to collaborate with local shelters to provide housing. Officials visited the Life Hub, one of the Wheeling Housing Authority's properties meant to help those experiencing homelessness. "When I see things like this, housing authorities that are really stepping up and...
Denny Magruder is your new mayor of Wheeling
Denny Magruder is your new Mayor of Wheeling For many years he was Executive Director of Wheeling’s Sports and Entertainment Authority, and now that he’s retired, Magruder says he finally has the time to give back to a city he’s passionate about. He says his time in the private sector taught him a lot about […]
Central No-Hit In Regional, Again
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – For the second time in three days St.Marys Cali Masters tossed a no-hitter against Wheeling Central in the Class A Region One Championship. Masters performance led the Blue Devils to a 9-0 win in six innings to claim the regional title and a trip to next week’s state tournament. Leading 1-0 in […]
Elliott says “It’s humbling” after winning democratic nomination for WV Senate
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The 2024 West Virginia Primary Elections are in the history books with all eyes now turning to the general election this November. Voters elected current Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott as the Democratic nomination for Senate with 45% of the vote. He says he was very humbled to see the […]
WVU Medicine to provide “ER Tent” at Ogden Wellness Weekend
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ogden Wellness Weekend is just 10 short days away with many getting in some last-minute training leading up to the events. WVU Medicine, a main event sponsor, will have an ER Tent at the event to help with minor injuries. 7News spoke with WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital’s Registered Nurse […]
Softball Game Recap: Wheeling Central Catholic Takes a Loss
On Wednesday, Wheeling Central Catholic faced St. Marys in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights lost 9-0 to the St. Marys Blue Devils. Wheeling Central Catholic was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as St. Marys apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
Cabell County school excess levy fails; Huntington, Wheeling choose new mayors
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell County voters have ultimately defeated a five-year school excess levy that included reduced funding to libraries and parks. The levy failed in Tuesday’s Primary Election with about 64 percent of the vote. There were about 10,388 votes against it and more than 5,800 for it.
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