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‘A Long Time Coming’: Remains of WV WWII POW land at Pittsburgh International Airport

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTRF) – After 81 years, a missing World War II soldier has finally come home.  The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were returned to West Virginia Wednesday, and at Pittsburgh International Airport, family members gathered to proudly welcome the American hero home.   For the Richmond family, bringing Raymond home is a moment […]

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Wheeling marks Veterans Day at American Legion Post 1, honoring generations of service

Veterans and community members gathered at American Legion Post 1 in Wheeling to mark Veterans Day, honoring generations of service and recognizing the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms many Americans enjoy. “I think its important, with all the troubles we have in our world and our country today, that...

Wheeling, WV · 1d
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West Virginia officials update Weirton overhead bridge project at City Council meeting

WEIRTON, W.Va. — Efforts to improve infrastructure in Weirton are continuing as state and local officials move forward with a major bridge and roadway overhaul tied to access into the former Weirton Steel properties. During Monday’s Weirton City Council meeting, City Manager Mike Adams shared an update on the...

Weirton, WV · 3d
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Good Shepherd Nursing Home honors veterans with annual recognition event

WHEELING, W.Va. — Good Shepherd Nursing Home marked Veterans Day with a recognition event Tuesday, honoring all those who served. The program was held in the chapel and followed by a dinner recognizing veterans among the Good Shepherd community and staff. The Veterans Day program is held every year to ensure all veterans are recognized and appreciated for their service.

Wheeling, WV · 2d
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Matt Hensley and J.T. Mathis Run the Extra Mile for Weirton

In 2009, Extra Mile America recognized the need to honor local volunteers, nonprofit workers, and community heroes by establishing Extra Mile Day. The City of Weirton has joined more than 500 cities nationwide in recognizing the unsung individuals of their communities who make a difference without seeking recognition. This year's...

Weirton, WV · 3d

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Mothman, Willie Mays featured in 2027 stamps

(WDTN) — The United States Postal Service has unveiled a partial list of its 2027 stamp lineup. On Monday, Nov. 9, USPS released a partial list of stamp designs the organizations call “preliminary” and could change. The first batch of 16 designs feature Mothman, unicorns, vegetables, Willie Mays and more. Additional stamp designs for 2027 […]

Wheeling, WV · 2d

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Solemn ceremony welcomes home Sgt. Richmond

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Every year, the City of Moundsville holds a ceremony on Veterans Day to remember and honor those who have served our country. This year’s ceremony is extra special, as Moundsville welcomes home one of its own over 8 decades later. Technical Sergeant Raymond Richmond was a World War II U.S. Army Air […]

Moundsville, WV · 1d

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81 years later, WWII POW Raymond Carl Richmond returns home to Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — More than eight decades after he died as a prisoner of war in World War II, Raymond Carl Richmond has finally come home. Richmond was returned to Marshall County on Wednesday, where family, friends and community members gathered on the county courthouse lawn for a special Veterans Day ceremony honoring his service and sacrifice.

Marshall County, WV · 1d

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Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard accompanies Richmond family during homecoming

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Raymond Richmond’s homecoming was a special event for everyone involved. The Moundsville Honor Guard had the opportunity to help take the family of Raymond Richmond to and from Pittsburgh International Airport. Paul Amrhein, vice president of the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard, said the responsibility given to the honor guard meant a […]

Moundsville, WV · 1d

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Students hear directly from veterans during St. Joseph the Worker Veterans Day event

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Veterans were greeted with performances, prayers and a hot breakfast Wednesday morning at St. Joseph the Worker Elementary School in Weirton, where students had a chance to learn directly from those who served. “We are supporting the military families that have served and we like...

Weirton, WV · 1d

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Amid plans to shut off landlines, rural Ohioans worry of isolation

Decades ago, before cell phones buzzed and beeped in everyone's pockets, people relied on a network of copper wires to stay connected to loved ones. A landline phone’s chime was a familiar part of everyday life. In some Appalachian Ohio homes, like Paul Feezel’s, those landlines are still ringing....

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Marshall County community is invited to welcome Raymond Richmond home

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Marshall County is preparing to welcome home a World War II hero and prisoner of war. The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were recently identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. More than 80 years after his death, he will finally be...

Marshall County, WV · 2d

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Ohio County 4-H holds annual awards ceremony

ELM GROVE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ohio County 4-H Annual hosted their Awards Ceremony in at the Elm Grove Civics. Members and volunteers were recognized for their leadership, hard work and achievements over the past year. Various awards were given out for students of all ages. Some even walked away from the evening’s ceremony with scholarships.

Ohio County, WV · 2d

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Marshall County Warehouse Fire Rekindles Overnight, Forces Remote Learning in Washington Lands

Washington Lands Elementary School — School Switching To Remote Learning. A fire that tore through Sweirkos Enterprises on School Road in Washington Lands, just south of Moundsville, rekindled overnight after crews believed they had it knocked down, forcing Washington Lands Elementary School to switch to remote learning Monday. The blaze had already triggered a shelter-in-place order Sunday for residents of Washington Lands, Round Bottom, and Roberts Ridge, along with a lengthy closure of W.Va. 2.

Moundsville, WV · 3d

WTOV 9

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Voters approve levy to continue supporting Harrison County Home maintenance, services

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — Voters in Harrison County have renewed a levy that will continue supporting the Harrison County Home, a facility that provides care for elderly residents and others who need assistance. The home, which can sleep up to 51 residents, will continue to receive community support after...

Harrison County, OH · 2d

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Oak Glen High School hosts walk to honor veterans, raise money for Alzheimer’s Association

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – An Oak Glen High School tradition is back after several years away.   Over 250 staff and students from Oak Glen High School took to their track and field for a good cause. On Tuesday, the school used its return as an opportunity to honor local veterans and support families […]

New Cumberland, WV · 2d

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3 Grand Marshals named for Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce has named three grand marshals for the 2026 Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade. Sportswriter Doug Huff, Touchstone Research Laboratory founder Brian Joseph and dance instructor Cheryl Pompeo will lead this year’s parade. Chamber President Jennifer Materkoski...

Wheeling, WV · 4d

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Local bakery ordered closed by Allegheny County Health Department

UZ Bakery in Oakdale closed by Allegheny County Health Department for operating without a permit and 14 violations, including high-risk issues.

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

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Windsor Manor, Cornerstone Caregiving host Veterans Day luncheon to honor local vets

WHEELING, W.Va. — Veterans in the community were treated to a special luncheon Tuesday afternoon at Windsor Manor, where organizers said the goal was simple: show appreciation. Windsor Manor and Cornerstone Caregiving collaborated to put together the luncheon one day before Veterans Day. The event was held in the...

Wheeling, WV · 2d

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Library director: Renewal makes room for new programs as technology and needs evolve

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Voters in Belmont County approved a renewal levy for the St. Clairsville Public Library, securing funding the library says it needs to maintain services and plan ahead. In the general election, voters backed the renewal of a half-mill levy for the library. Unofficial results show...

Belmont County, OH · 3d