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Wheeling Suspension Bridge back on display downtown
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – On top of the Wheeling Gateway Center construction officially being underway, the new building is shining a light on the historic landmark next to it. The suspension bridge was constructed in 1849 and spans over 1,000 feet across the Ohio River. And with construction beginning next door, it allows the bridge […]
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Weirton stocks up on road salt ahead of winter, despite soaring costs
WEIRTON, W.Va. — As Weirton looks ahead to winter, city leaders are working now to make sure they have enough road salt on hand — even as prices climb. City Manager Mike Adams said the city has already placed a large order and deliveries are underway. “We have...
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History of The Knights of Pythias in Wheeling
To better understand the history of the Pythian Building in Wheeling, West Virginia, let’s take a dive into the Pythian Fraternal Order and what led to the current building’s status as the last standing physical remnant of the Order in Wheeling. What is the Order of the Knights...
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Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party event is set to take place this Thursday in Wheeling
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – Well almost 60 years ago to the day, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” was released. Now, six decades later, it is the inspiration to a local Halloween event in Wheeling. This Thursday at Heritage Point, there will be a showing of the famous cartoon film.The event was inspired by what […]
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Wheeling Health Right hosts first 'Boo and Be Well' trunk-or-treat Monday
OHIO COUNTY, W. Va. — Families in costume turned out Monday for Wheeling Health Right’s “Boo and Be Well” trunk-or-treat, where community members handed out candy and other items to help celebrate the Halloween season. Wheeling police officers also attended the event. “Today we're having our...
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Groundbreaking marks start of construction for Wheeling Gateway Center
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Construction for the Wheeling Gateway Center is officially underway! City and State officials were in attendance for the groundbreaking and spirits were high. The building is planned to be around 23,000 square feet and features the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s future offices, a restaurant and bar experience, and a visitor and […]
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Capito hosts campaign event in Wheeling ahead of election day
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – A West Virginia U.S. senator made her stop in Wheeling Tuesday with just over a week left before election night. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who is a native of Glen Dale was in town for two events. Construction on the new Wheeling Gateway Center broke ground Tuesday, and Capito was in […]
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Program recalls farms lost to Tappan Dam
The Emerson Cecil farm, once located near the small community of Laceyville, was among the properties lost to the construction of Tappan Dam. The village of Tappan and surrounding farmland also were sacrificed for the project. The Harrison County Historical Society shares the words of a former resident who recalled...