McAfee, Grady crowned at Harrison homecoming

Harrison Central High School celebrated its 2026 homecoming Oct. 8-10 with a bonfire, pep rally, parade, football game and dance. Festivities began Oct. 8 with a bonfire and pep rally featuring a weenie roast, s'mores, lemonade from the Insane Food Train, band performances and yard games. The homecoming parade took...

Contestants seek Miss Clayland 2027 title

Twelve contestants will compete for the title of Miss Clayland 2027 during the 70th annual Miss Clayland Scholarship Competition Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Claymont High School, 4205 Indian Hill Road SE, Uhrichsville. Contestants will compete for $5,250 in cash scholarships, a $500 scholarship to Kent State University...

West Virginia High School Football: Martinsburg beats Morgantown in 4A title rematch

MORGANTOWN, W.V.- In a rematch of last year’s West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) Class 4A state championship game on Friday night on Pony Lewis Field at JW Ruby Stadium, both Martinsburg and Morgantown exchanged blows throughout the evening. In the end, one team walked away still undefeated on the season. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] The Bulldogs received a big day from 2027 quarterback Brian Dick as the dual-threat accounted for three touchdowns in a 24-7 victory over the Mohigans. The tilt between the two squads looks to be Roun...

Local school district postpones football game due to high number of injuries

The Leechburg Area School District has postponed Friday night’s varsity football game against Clairton High School.

West Virginia University Economist outlines challenges, opportunities for growth during conference in Weirton

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Elected officials, business owners and community members gathered at Lauttamus Communications & Security in the Northern Panhandle for an economic outlook meeting on Tuesday. West Virginia University’s John Deskins was the featured speaker at the event where he talked about economic trends happening in the nation and across West Virginia. More […]

Wheeling Central sweeps Fort Frye, heading back to OVAC 3A Championship

Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – The number one seeded Wheeling Maroon Knights defeated the number four seeded Fort Frye Cadets 3-0 in the class 3A OVAC Semifinal round. The Maroon Knights advance to 23-4 this season while Fort Frye drops to 14-7. Wheeling Central advances to the OVAC Championship on Saturday, Oct. 17 and face the […]

Wheeling University to crown 2026 Homecoming King, Queen

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling University will crown its Homecoming King and Queen Saturday, Oct. 17, during halftime of its football game against West Virginia Wesleyan. Three women and three men from the senior class have been chosen by their peers to serve on this year’s court. The male and female candidates with the most […]

West Virginia University slams frat with suspension over hazing allegations: ‘Zero tolerance’

Trouble is brewing for the frat bros at West Virginia University. The school has slapped Lambda Chi Alpha with an interim suspension amid hazing allegations, adding to a string of fraternity scandals on college campuses across the country. The Morgantown university announced the suspension on Oct. 9, three days after campus police issued a warning following anonymous reports of hazing, according to UVA Today. A campus warning is issued when a reported crime covered by the federal Clery Act is considered to pose a “serious or continuing” threat to the campus community. The brothers at Lambda Chi Alpha are under an interim suspension after reports of hazing. Google Maps And university officials are taking a hard line. Frat bros face a reckoning with wild collegiate days as ‘Cornell 7,’ other scandals shine spotlight on abuse claims “WVU has zero tolerance for hazing or any dangerous activities that threaten student safety or well-being. The University is committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff,” the university said on its website. Under university policy, hazing incidents are investigated and referred to the WVU Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for review. The school’s student code strictly prohibits hazing by

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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