Wheeling University online nursing program named most affordable in the nation

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Wheeling University RN to FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) program has been ranked the most affordable online degree program in the nation by RNtoMSN.org. “Prospective RN to FNP students have much to consider when researching nursing schools, and cost is often the deciding factor for working nurses,” according to Bethany Straus, […]

Measles confirmed in local school

Measles has been confirmed in a local school.

Week 8 high school football schedule, every Beaver Valley game

The playoff race continues to heat up for high school football programs across the Beaver Valley in Week 8. This week, there are several great matchups surrounding the area, with Beaver Valley teams looking to continue their strong runs during conference play. Western Beaver will be searching to reach .500 for the first time this season and pick up its fourth straight conference victory when it faces off against the Beaver Valley’s leading rusher, Kaden Bailey and Freedom Area. Also, Blackhawk hosts Central Valley as it aims for its seventh win of the season, while West Allegheny looks to remain perfect in Class 5A Allegheny Six play when it travels to take on Peters Township. Here is a look at the Week 8 Beaver Valley high school football schedule. All games kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 Ellwood City at Ambridge Friday, Oct. 16 Aliquippa at Beaver Area Beaver Falls at Riverside Central Valley at Blackhawk South Side at Cornell Required Reading: Beaver Falls' Xavier Clark embracing position change amid hot start Required Reading: Beaver Valley high school football mideseason top five players by position Watch Beaver Valley High School Football Games of the NFHS Network All Season

Students learn about early life in America at Historic Fort Steuben

STEUBENVILLE, OH (WTRF) – Fourth graders from Wells Academy and McKinley STEM Academy learned about life for America’s early settlers and the military who protected them through members of the Brigade of the American Revolution during a visit to Historic Fort Steuben on Friday, Oct. 9. Members of the national re-enactment group demonstrated the skills […]

JVS preschool students learn fire safety from local firefighters

JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – Students in the early childhood education preschool program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School were treated to a special visit by the Belvedere Volunteer Fire Department for Fire Safety Week. Fire Chief Robert Gaffney met with kids on Oct. 9 to discuss fire safety and had a fire truck on […]

Wheeling Park High School to mark 50 years with anniversary events

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – For half a century, Wheeling Park High School has been part of the lives of students and families across the Ohio Valley. Now, as the school prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, alumni are being invited back to see just how much has changed, and what has stayed the same. From […]

Buckeye Local High School names 2026 homecoming court

RAYLAND, OH (WTRF) — Buckeye Local High School has announced its 2026 homecoming court. Court members are Karlie Lander, Alexis Neilly, Regan Wilson, Johanna George, Lydia Marchbank, Frankie Sawko, Danika Bauknecht, Jordan Kovalski, Hayden Cihon, Jonas Eddy, Daniel Divjak, Kolton Carothers, Dugan Dobrovich and Kyle Kirklan. The homecoming king will be crowned during halftime of […]

Bridgeport Students Learn the Sky’s the Limit at Touchstone Field Trip

BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Middle School’s seventh graders are opening their eyes to new horizons after a visit to Touchstone Research Laboratory in Triadelphia where they saw innovators pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and right in their own backyard. Groups of about 15 seventh graders will visit...

Criminal charges filed in investigation of Ohio community college

Three former Eastern Gateway Community College employees, including the college's last president, are accused of participating in a nearly $20 million scheme to divert federal Pell Grants and other financial aid from students, Ohio Auditor Keith Faber announced on Oct. 8. Former President Michael Geoghegan and co-owners of the for-profit Student Resource Center, Michael Perik and Nicole Rowe Colclasure, were indicted on multiple felony charges , including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, for the alleged financial crimes. As a result, Eastern Gateway Community College closed in September 2025, eliminating a higher education option for students in eastern Ohio. While the financial maneuvering was complex, Faber said, "at its heart, it’s a very simple story about greed." Eastern Gateway, established in 1968, served students from Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning and Trumbull counties and had campuses in Steubenville and Youngstown. In 2015, Eastern Gateway launched the Union Free College Benefit Program, which allowed American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union members and their families to earn a college degree “with no out-of-pocket cost for tuition, fees, or books after any federal or employer grants are applied,” according to the college. Eastern Gateway partnered with the for-profit Student Resource Center

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Indictments planned for previously involved individuals with EGCC

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber and U.S. Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent are scheduled to announce indictments related to the closure of Eastern Gateway Community College at the Ohio Statehouse this afternoon.

Steubenville Catholic Central defeats Bridgeport 34-18

BRIDGEPORT, OH (WTRF) – The Bridgeport Bulldogs were at home at Perkins Field as they went up against the Steubenville Catholic Central Crusaders. The Crusaders came away with the 34-18 win over the Bulldogs. Steubenville Catholic improves to 5-3 on the season and will head home to take on Conotton Valley on Saturday, Oct. 17 […]

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Friday's Pennsylvania high school football scores

A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for October 9, 2026.

Wheeling University engineering professor named physical plant director

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Robert Yahn has taken over as director of physical plant at Wheeling University while continuing to serve as an assistant professor and chair of the engineering department. Yahn now oversees the university’s maintenance and housekeeping operations. He is also responsible for projects handled by outside contractors. Current projects include installing LED […]

Brooke school board narrows applicants to 5 for vacancy

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — The Brooke County Board of Education is working to fill a vacant seat left after the death of board President Antoinette Perkins, but members have not yet made a decision. After receiving 18 applications, the board held a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss the...

No. 1 Central Catholic rolls past North Allegheny for 3rd straight shutout, stays unbeaten

The undefeated Central Catholic Vikings continue to operate as a well-oiled machine in every aspect of the game, and the once-mighty North Allegheny Tigers were simply their latest victim. Class 6A No. 1 Central Catholic entered Friday night’s contest at U.S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green boasting the highest-scoring...

Wetzel County School project moving forward

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wetzel County Schools is moving forward with a project that would transform education in the district. A new, state-of-the-art school campus will be built and it will combine the high schools under one roof. It will also include a middle school, the career and technical education center, agricultural facilities and new athletic […]