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OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Wheeling Police say they are investigating an armed robbery that took place Wednesday evening on River Road. Police say they were informed that a woman was robbed at gunpoint at Gumby’s by several people around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. The victim allegedly told police she was struck in the head with […]

UHRICHSVILLE — The case against a 36-year-old Uhrichsville man charged with involuntary manslaughter has been sent to the Tuscarawas County Grand Jury. Dalbert "Dale" Sanders, of Herrick Street, is charged in connection with the May 15 shooting death of John Q. Bashline, II, 37, of Powhatan Point. On Wednesday,...

WEIRTON, W.Va. — People in Weirton are concerned about the potential for a well pad development off Three Springs Drive. A group of Weirton residents, including Jean Czernek, have been raising concerns about this development for months, one that the city's zoning board voted down. Now, making its way through the courts.

Friends of High Point University, Gary and Melissa Glessner, of Wheeling, West Virginia, recently gave a major gift to the HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 26, 2022 – Friends of High Point University, Gary and Melissa Glessner, of Wheeling, West Virginia, recently gave a major gift to the HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education.

More than 1 million Americans have died from COVID-19 – more than the total number of Americans killed in World War I and World War II combined. In the Wheeling metropolitan area, which covers parts of West Virginia and Ohio, a total of 632 deaths have been attributed to the virus, equal to 443 fatalities […]

The U.S. reported over 736,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 24, bringing the total count to more than 82.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 994,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In […]

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, at 8:30 A. M. For after-hours emergencies for electric, water or sewer service ONLY, please call 740-695-1410 to connect with the City’s answering service. (We ask that you no longer call 740-695-0123 to report utility problems.)

New Manchester Mill at Sweetwater Creek State Park It is probably the most popular attraction at Sweetwater Creek State Park — the ruins of the New Manchester textile mill. (Scott Flynn)

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — To continue to make their presence known in the area, those with the Barnesville-Bradfield Airport went before the Belmont County Commission to discuss some upgrades to the facility and what’s to come in the future. “The airport is a ground for economic growth,” said...

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– The Friendly City is full of amazing things, but it’s certainly known for its impressive resume of delicious cuisine.   The city’s rotary club has partnered with several restaurants to fill your plate for a good cause.    Wheeling Rotary Club’s annual Taste of the Market is back.    Now if you love food, you […]

CHILLICOTHE— Adena high school senior Ariana Lane will be walking across the stage and getting her diploma with her classmates at graduation, but unlike her classmates, she may not be feeling the same sense of relief of being out of school.  This is because she has already started the next step of her education by attending cosmetology...

BARNESVILLE — Organizers at the Barnesville-Bradford Airport discussed the improvements with Belmont County Commissioners recently. Improvements were made to the airport’s runway, facility, as well as purchasing 50 additional acres around the airport to add an additional access road. The improvements total more than $3 million. Next, organizers...