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Wheeling announces six-day closure on Chapline Street for WVU Medicine Cancer Center water tap installation

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Part of Chapline Street will close for six days while crews install a water tap for the WVU Medicine Cancer Center site. Chapline Street will be closed between 20th and 22nd streets from Friday, Nov. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 18. Drivers will still have access to the Wheeling Police Department and […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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This Forgotten Ohio State Park Has A Strange Sound That Locals Say Comes From The Woods

Howls, sharp wood knocks, and rocks thrown by nobody you can see. Those are the sounds people report in one sprawling park’s woods. The place has earned a nickname as the Bigfoot Capital of Ohio. It even hosts what’s billed as the world’s longest-running Bigfoot conference. I...

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I-70 Traffic Patterns Altered for Wheeling Christmas Parade

Lane and Ramp Closures on Interstate 70 Westbound and Eastbound in Wheeling to Begin Monday, November 20, 2026. Ohio County, WV – A portion of Interstate 70 westbound in Wheeling will have the left lane closed, and the eastbound off ramps onto Main Street into downtown Wheeling will be closed from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Friday, November 20, 2026, for the Wheeling Christmas Parade. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

Wheeling, WV · 8h

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Wheeling Central rallies back to win first state championship

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – For the first time in program history, the Wheeling Central Catholic Lady Maroon Knights are state champions. The Maroon Knights rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the Philip Barbour Lady Colts in five sets at the Vandalia Health Coliseum in the WVSSAC Class AA State Championship game. Wheeling Central finishes […]

Wheeling, WV · 20h

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New Phila, Uhrichsville Discuss Proposals for Former Rite Aid Buildings

The former Rite Aid at Five Points in New Philadelphia will become a Bellstores. County records show the Campbell Oil Company purchased the property at 705 West High Avenue for $1.95 million earlier this month. Mayor Joel Day this week announced the company’s intention to build a convenience store and...

New Philadelphia, OH · 16h

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New psychiatrist now accepting patients at Northwood Health Systems in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. — Northwood Health Systems in Wheeling is expanding its psychiatric care with the addition of a new doctor. Dr. Todd Derreberry is a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist who will offer comprehensive mental health care to adults 18 and older. “We offer a range of services here...

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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West Liberty Cites Weigh-In Concerns in Decision to Cancel Dual

West Liberty, W.Va. - West Liberty University Athletics recognizes the logistical challenges of conducting weigh-ins for multiple teams aboard a ship, where space was limited and multiple scales were utilized. We appreciate the planning and coordination involved in hosting an event under these unique circumstances. However, concerns arose regarding the...

West Liberty, WV · 3d

WTRF- 7News

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Hundreds receive food items at final FRN mobile pantry of the year

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hundreds of vehicles lined up on Wheeling Island Thursday morning for the final FRN mobile food pantry of the year. They gave out enough food for 280 households, the most they’ve had in the past six years. Items ranged from ham, eggs and bread to fresh fruits and vegetables and canned […]

Wheeling, WV · 21h

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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....

Ohio · 1d

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Community news and events from the Dover-New Philadelphia area

Claymont wins literacy engagement award Claymont City Schools won the School District Literacy Engagement Award at the Nov. 7, at the Tuscarawas County Family Reading Festival. East Central Ohio Educational Service Center hosted the festival at New Towne Mall. It included activities designed to show children that reading can be an adventure. Participating schools included Tuscarawas Central Catholic, New Philadelphia, Claymont, Buckeye Career Center and Tusky Valley. Families also had the chance to meet beloved book characters, participate in hands-on literacy activities and explore resources available throughout Tuscarawas County. Winter roadways may be impact by budget limitations Tuscarawas County Engineer Doug Bachman reminds drivers to slow down during and after snow and ice storms. The department’s goal is to get county roads to the condition so that the average driver, when exercising caution, can travel roads safely. Reduced speeds may be necessary. During and after large events, the department will attempt to get roads open so that they can be safely traveled with caution;, however due to budget limitations and salt shortages, county roads will not necessarily be in a condition such that drivers can safely drive 55 mph. The department does not have a black roads policy and does

New Philadelphia, OH · 10h

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Wrestling Home Tri-Meet Postponed Due to Team Illness

Wheeling, W. Va. - On Tuesday, the Wheeling University Men's Wrestling team announced that their upcoming Tri-Meet against Seton Hill and Lake Erie College originally scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. The team is dealing with a sickness going around the locker room that forced them to call off the Wednesday night event. The team will look to reschedule the home tri-meet for a date in the second semester that is to be determined.

Wheeling, WV · 3d

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Tensions rise in Mingo Junction after ex-fire chief found guilty in court

MINGO JUNCTION, Ohio — Tensions remained high in Mingo Junction following the latest court ruling involving former Fire Chief Brandon Montgomery, as residents packed a village council meeting to protest council members’ handling of his case. Montgomery pleaded no contest, was found guilty and was sentenced to community...

Mingo Junction, OH · 2d

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History is on display at this 180-year-old Ohio family farm

When Bill Huss was a little kid, he remembers visiting his grandparents’ farm in eastern Ohio for a few sunbaked weeks every summer. He rode horses, played alongside sheep and once chased the mean rooster with a broom. “I grew up basically in the suburbs of Baltimore and so...

Ohio · 10h

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This Small Ohio Town Fills Its Streets With Over 200 Giant Nutcrackers And Strolling It Is Free

Dean Martin stands six feet tall on a downtown sidewalk, and he’s a nutcracker. Nearby, a singing nutcracker named Sebastian belts out Christmas tunes in Dean’s famous style. That’s just the warm-up. More than 200 life-size nutcrackers line the streets of this Ohio town, and each one...

Steubenville, OH · 1d

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Korean War soldier from Steubenville returns home more than 75 years after going missing in action

STEUBENVILLE, OH. (WTRF) – A Steubenville soldier who was reported missing in action during the Korean War is finally returning home more than 75 years after his disappearance, following the identification of his remains by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. First Lt. Raymond Banker Gilbert, a native of Steubenville and graduate of Steubenville High School […]

Steubenville, OH · 2d

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Shadyside Food Pantry gears up to help families as winter and holidays near

SHADYSIDE, Ohio — As colder weather settles in, many families are facing difficult choices between paying to heat their homes and putting food on the table. The Shadyside Food Pantry said it is preparing for the winter and holiday season with expanded efforts to help anyone struggling to make ends meet.

Shadyside, OH · 2d

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Nvidia stock drops as CEO resigns

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Nvidia shares are dropping sharply as investors react to the sudden resignation of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang amid leadership and personal conduct controversies. The departure of Huang has triggered a massive wave of selling, wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in market value and pulling the stock down toward […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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Ground broken on Riverside Elementary in McMechen, new school set for 2028

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — A long-awaited new elementary school is on the way for students in McMechen, with local and state leaders breaking ground on the project Thursday afternoon in Marshall County. School and state officials held a ceremony at the site of the future Riverside Elementary School. State...

Marshall County, WV · 1d

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First snowflakes of the season for the Ohio Valley possible on Friday

The last time snowflakes and flurries were seen in the Ohio Valley was almost 7 to 8 months ago in late March or early April. Now with winter back on the way, many across the area could see their first snowflakes since that time. The culprit is a storm system with a strong cold front […]

Ohio Valley, KY · 2d

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BLET members launch strike at Wheeling & Lake Erie

BREWSTER, Ohio — Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have launched a strike today against the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, the union has announced. A short notice on the BLET website says union members walked out at noon ET today. A Teamsters Facebook post says 150 workers have “been forced to [...] Read More...

Wheeling, WV · 2d