Bellaire, OH

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a man they believe is John Q. Bashline II, of Powhatan Point, who was found dead in the backseat of a red car on McKee Road in Dennison Saturday morning.

Earlier this month, the Wheeling City council voted 4-3 to ban on the dangerous, discredited, pseudoscientific practice of conversion therapy in minors. The ordinance’s passage makes Wheeling the third West Virginia city to ban conversion therapy in minors, after Charleston’s ban in August 2021 and Morgantown’s ban in October 2021.

BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF)–A new business has opened at the Ohio Valley Mall. It’s called Vibe Selfie Museum.   Now it’s not your traditional museum, it has 18 different themed backgrounds where you can take pictures and videos for social media.   Want to be the next big influencer?  This spot could help you out.  Melissa Lemity […]

MORGANTOWN, W.Va – Two former Mountaineers spent their Sunday out on the big league bump. It was Alex Manoah’s fifth start of the season for the Blue Jays while Michael Grove made his MLB debut with the LA Dodgers. Grove got the call-up for the series finale against...

BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF)– Second Saturdays have returned to St. Clairsville.   The Area Chamber of Commerce has once again brought the fun downtown for families to enjoy their weekend.   Saturday was Kids’ Fun Day which includes inflatables, face paintings, snow cones, animals, and more.   Executive Director Wendy Anderson says these events help bring […]

Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Bishop Mark Brennan of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has released a statement on Saturday’s shooting in Buffalo, New York:. The Catholics of West Virginia join other Americans in condemning the murder of ten men and women and the wounding of others in a predominantly African American community yesterday (May 14) in Buffalo, NY. In the short term we offer the families of the victims our profound sympathy and prayers. For the long term we offer them the promise that Jesus made: Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you [Matthew 11: 28]. We can hope that those unjustly burdened by a violent death will receive refreshment in eternity from the one who said: In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places and I am going to prepare a place for you [John 14: 2].

Los Angeles, CA. (WTRF) – Lefthander Michael Grove got the start for the LA Dodgers in Sunday’s game against Philadelphia. Grove’s very first inning was a perfect 1, 2, 3, job where he also recorded his first strikeout. He pitched 3 and 2/3 innings notching 3 strikeouts and surrendering 4 runs but none that were […]

OHIO COUNTY, WV — Over 80 cars, trucks and motorcycles came to the Osiris Shrine Center for their annual car show, which remembered an old friend. "It's a great event for the shrine and just to see everybody from the community out and enjoying this," Osiris Shrine Potentate Jeff Hawkins said.

BARNESVILLE, Ohio – The Barnesville Police Department is attempting to find the rightful owners of seized firearms that have not been claimed. A list of firearms is available at the department. The owner must supply proof of ownership, present a valid photo ID and pass a NICS. background check...

MOUNDSVILLE, W. Va. (WTRF) They were packing the drive-through and the line stretched through the parking lot and even the entrance to the parking lot. Hundreds of people turned out, and everyone seemed patient and eager. “Anytime we open a new business in Moundsville, it’s exciting,” said Rick Healy, Moundsville city manager. “We’re proud to […]

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Coffee lovers, leave a little extra time to grab yourself a treat before heading to work on Monday.   The Moundsville Dunkin Donuts officially opens Monday, May 9th, at 5 a.m.   It’s located on Route 2 near Walmart and Burger King.    Officials say this is the first coffee chain to […]

BARNESVILLE, Ohio — A popular summertime eatery, and local icon, Fairyland Ice Cream will reopen this summer. First open in 1951 on State Route 800, south of Barnesville, Fairland Drive has been shuttered since the fall of 2017, but will re-open this summer under new ownership. The announcement was...

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Students from Steenrod Elementary came out Friday evening to show their support for one of their classmates. Friday night’s benefit helped raise money for a service dog and training for a service dog for third grader Max Freshwater who suffers from Malan Syndrome. Max is one of only 150 people in […]

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Thursday was Cinco De Mayo and things just got spicy at Oglebay. It was the perfect day to open your doors for the first time if your restaurant serves Mexican-style food on the menu. The Lakeview Cantina at Oglebay held its grand opening Thursday to get into the May 5th holiday […]

Maybe you need Keys! A sweet 2-year-old boy available for adoption at the Marshall County Animal Shelter. Marshall County Animal Shelter is located at 37 Animal Shelter Dr Moundsville, Wv 26041 and can be contacted at (304)-845-9770 or MCASwv@gmail.com