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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 […]
Harrison Central students receive scholarships from Cadiz Alumni Association
CADIZ − The Cadiz High School Alumni Association has awarded 12 scholarships, totaling $38,040, to members of the Harrison Central High School Class of 2024. To qualify, students must have achieved a 3.0 accumulative grade average. The John and Margaret Tabacchi Family Scholarship of $3,000 was awarded to Nicholas...
United Way’s “Axe”travaganza was totally tubular for a good cause
MORRISTOWN, Ohio (WTRF) – Bright colors, big hair, sweat bands and leg warmers can only mean that a tubular night of 80s was had in Belmont, Ohio. The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley held their first ever, “Axe”travaganza to raise money with live entertainment – not from a boom box. ”Everyone loves the […]
New business coming to downtown Cadiz
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — A new business is coming to downtown Cadiz and will be utilizing office space in an existing building on East Market Street. The offices will be used by a mining company that specializes in business development and marketing. "Eagle Forge Service Company, they are moving...
Kirke's scoops a spot on Ohio's ice cream trail, swirling up local pride
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Kirke's Homemade Ice cream in St. Clairsville started in 1992, and this year it’s on Ohio's Ice Cream Trail. "Well, I think it's great,” proprietor Kirke Porterfield said. “There's only about four of us on the list in Southeastern Ohio. If we can get more people coming to this area, it's great for our business and the community."
Blessing of the Rigs: Local first responders celebrated during EMS week
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — This week marked the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. In an effort to celebrate local first responders, a "Blessing of the Rigs" took place Friday at the new Trinity Health System tower. Bishop Paul J. Bradley of Steubenville properly adorned the vehicles and responders. "We just...
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, […]
Dive into Memorial Day weekend with Wheeling Park Pool
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling Park Pool opens its doors Saturday, and what better way to beat the heat than a day at the pool. Guests can enjoy an array of activities like relaxing by the pool side, jumping off the diving board, or going down the giant water slide. Bethany Greathouse, a […]
Get Ready to party like it’s the 80s at the inaugural 80s Ax-travaganza
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — If you’re a big fan of the 80s, and who isn’t? You’ll want to get out those leg-warmers and acid-washed jeans because the ultimate 80’s party is happening Friday night. The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley will be hosting the Inaugural 80s Ax-travaganza at Route 40 Lumber Jaxe in Morristown. The party […]
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 Saturday as Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend, presented by WVU Medicine, welcomed people from all over the country. It’s […]
News of public record: Guernsey County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Guernsey County Health Department from May 6 to 10. May 7 Pike Elementary School, 4533 Peters Creek Road, Cambridge. The facility did not have a verifiable employee health policy available. Wall-mounted detergent dispenser serving mechanical dishwashing machine is not supplying detergent. Per...
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.
17th Annual Wheeling Heritage Trail Bicycle Tour draws cyclists from across the country for Ogden Wellness Weekend
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — After a day filled with runners and walkers on Saturday it was the cyclist’s turn to join in on Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend. The 17th Annual Wheeling Heritage Trail Bicycle Tour took off today as people from all over the country came out to ride through the Ohio Valley. The event […]
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