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New restaurant plans to open in the Ohio Valley
A new restaurant is opening in the Ohio Valley. The McMechen City Grill plans to host it’s grand opening on May 18 at 9am. The McMechen City Grill is labeled as a being about the basics with classic American and Italian-American cuisine Hours of operation for the restaurant plan to be 9am-9pm daily Monday-Saturday and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drug trafficker gets longest sentence for drug offenses ever handed out in Belmont County
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – A convicted drug trafficker today got the longest sentence ever handed out in Belmont County for drug offenses. 41-year-old Josh Haslam was sentenced to 18 years in prison for fentanyl possession and drug trafficking. The assistant prosecutor said Haslam was driving to Columbus to buy fentanyl, and in his words, […]
Godsmack and Nothing More coming to West Virginia
Rock band Godsmack is bringing their Fall 2024 tour to Wheeling, West Virginia. Godsmack will be joined by Nothing More and Flat Black which features Jason Hook formerly of Five Finger Death Punch. The tour will be at WesBanco Arena on October 23. Venue presale starts on Thursday, May 16 at 10am with the code: […]
Neil McCoy returns to Ohio to headline show following a demolition derby
Neil McCoy is returning to Ohio to headline a show following a demolition derby. McCoy will be in Beallsville, Ohio at the Outback Motorsports Track on July 20. The event will feature a demolition derby at 4pm with the band Deep Down Country to perform before McCoy. Tickets are $30 with gates opening at 10am. […]
Wheeling Central Softball Forces Do-Or-Die Game 3
ST MARYS, W.Va. (WTRF)– Wheeling Central Softball defeated St Marys 2-1 on the road Tuesday to push the Sectional Series to Game 3. Josie Frizzel pitched seven strong innings of 1-run ball (not earned) with eight strikeouts. The series will return to Wheeling Wednesday evening for a ‘winner-take-all-game.’
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...
Laughlin Memorial Chapel cuts the ribbon on a brand new recreation area
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Some kids got a chance to hit the court as the Friendly City hosted a ribbon cutting this afternoon behind the Laughlin Memorial Chapel. It’s all to commemorate a brand new recreational area for the chapel. For many years, members been worried about property surrounding the area in decline.So, they decided […]
Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott will take on West Virginia Governor Jim Justice for Senator Manchin’s U.S. Senate seat
Wheeling, West Virginia Mayor Glenn Elliott is your Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Elliott will take on West Virginia Governor Jim Justice in the General Election on November 5 for the U.S. Senate seat that is currently being held by Senator Joe Manchin. The Wheeling Mayor defeated Marine Corps veteran Zach Shrewsbury and ex-coal executive […]
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