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At 4:50 p.m. on July 25, a 2005 Toyota Camry driven eastbound on Ohio 265 by a 16-year-old Salesville resident struck the rear of an eastbound 1995 Geo Prizm driven by Robert Cooley, 69, Cambridge, as it slowed to make a left turn onto Township Road 452. Cooley and a passenger, Robert Cooley, 42, Lore City, were transported by Old Washington EMS to Southeastern Med with minor injuries. The teen driver was not injured. All of the motorists were wearing safety belts. The vehicles sustained moderate to extensive damage. The teen was cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance ahead.

Brian G. “Toad” Seevers, Sr., 55, of Bellaire, Ohio died saturday, July 24, 2021 at the East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on November 29, 1965 son of the late George and Louann Bonar Seevers. Brian was the plant operator for...

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is reporting no COVID variants in Marshall, Ohio, Brooke, Tyler, and Hancock counties. Wetzel County is the only county reporting a COVID-19 Delta variant. Currently, West Virginia is reporting 43 Delta variant cases. On the County alert system map, Marshall and...

WHEELING, W.Va. — During Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott's annual State of the City Address on Tuesday, he spoke on subjects ranging from infrastructure to private investments. He also took a lot of time to recognize people in the community. The Gateway Award Winner is a name that's been well-known in...

(WTRF) – Here is a look back at last week’s top headlines. There was a big surprise waiting for the Ohio Valley’s lucky winner of the “Do it for Babydog” vaccine sweepstakes, delivered by the furry mascot herself. —->Glen Dale resident wins WV Vaccine Lottery ‘Do It For Babydog’ <—-

Combine one part live music, two parts festive atmosphere and a dash of a car cruise for the perfect Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off recipe. The annual event is set for noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Saturday, Aug. 7 at Wheeling’s Heritage Port, and organizers are aiming for the biggest and best ever. The event is free and open to the public, but “taster” cups for chili and beverages will be sold by the United Way.

WOODSFIELD — The new owners of Shadow Lake RV Park and Campground are working to revamp the 96-acre property and also give back to the community in the process. Lynn and Cynthia Parker purchased the grounds in September 2020 and have been working to update the facilities ever since. The park, which is open year-round, contains nine cabins, full hookup and primitive camping sites, three ponds, a lake, and multiple trails. Lynn Parker said the park features numerous amenities including a pool, showers, on-site laundry, horseshoe pits, tennis courts and fishing.

WHEELING — The Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum is expanding its customer base with an event this weekend, now seeking to involve man’s best friend in their fun. The inaugural Dog Days of Summer event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this weekend, with several activities planned to accommodate the furry friends who are welcome. The front lawn of the museum will have numerous tents set up to provide shade, as well as a kiddie pool, while dogs will be welcomed inside — one family to a room at a time — to check out the museum with their families.

(WHEELING, W.Va.)-WTRF What would you do if a dog approaches you outside?. One of the best options local experts say is don’t put yourself in panic mode. According to Belmont County Animal Shelter Assistant Dog Warden Alexandria Rees, a dog oftentimes receives eye contact as a potential threat. Digital Exclusive.

POWHATAN POINT — A recent short visit to the Powhatan Point Marina that lies along Captina Creek provided a captivating view of wildlife and different species of insects that live there. Captina Creek is known to be a clean creek that allows for much biodiversity. It is famous for being...

CHARLESTON — Denise Morrison, of Morgantown, is the latest to win $1 million in the ‘Do it for Babydog: Save a life, Change your life’ vaccination sweepstakes, but Gov. Jim Justice handed out many more prizes around the state Wednesday. Morrison, a charge nurse in Ruby Memorial Hospital’s Surgical Services...

Cambridge Area Regional Airport Authority President Rob Moorehead has invited local officials with questions regarding the airport's budget to stop by the facility on Brick Church Road to learn more about its revenue sources and expenditures. "I have a standing invitation to come on down to the airport and we...

The most versatile of all West Virginia’s resorts surely must be Oglebay Resort in Wheeling. They offer a little bit of everything: luxury accommodations, hiking trails, a golf course, a zoo, water sports, waterfalls, fine dining, casual dining, a swimming pool, gardens, a ropes course, and more. Book a stay at Oglebay, and you’ll never run out of things to do while you are here!

BELLAIRE — The Sons of Italy have kept up their annual tradition of making and selling sausage sandwiches despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization members sold their sandwiches at their headquarters in 2020, but with the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival back on in Wheeling Friday through Sunday, the Sons will be back at their accustomed booth.

One of Wheeling’s greatest assets is the Wheeling Heritage Trail. Whether you are getting your heart rate up on a long run, taking a leisurely stroll, or commuting by bike on foot, the trail provides access to several of Wheeling’s neighborhoods – and there are so many sights to take in! I recently hit the trail with my camera to capture all of the sights that many of us can take for granted after several visits to this hub of the community.

TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. — It's Week 5 for the “Do it for Babydog” sweepstakes and a special winner received a big prize Wednesday at Cabela's at The Highlands. “Do it for Babydog” is what Glen Dale resident Shannon Cook did with her husband, Steve, when signing up after getting the Pfizer vaccine in Marshall County. But little did they think they would actually win something.