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Laughlin Memorial Chapel cuts the ribbon on a brand new recreation area
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Some kids got a chance to hit the court as the Friendly City hosted a ribbon cutting this afternoon behind the Laughlin Memorial Chapel. It’s all to commemorate a brand new recreational area for the chapel. For many years, members been worried about property surrounding the area in decline.So, they decided […]
HUD visits Wheeling to boost local housing efforts, eyes future expansions
WHEELING, W.Va. — HUD officials visited Wheeling on Monday to collaborate with local shelters to provide housing. Officials visited the Life Hub, one of the Wheeling Housing Authority's properties meant to help those experiencing homelessness. "When I see things like this, housing authorities that are really stepping up and...
Cabell County school excess levy fails; Huntington, Wheeling choose new mayors
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell County voters have ultimately defeated a five-year school excess levy that included reduced funding to libraries and parks. The levy failed in Tuesday’s Primary Election with about 64 percent of the vote. There were about 10,388 votes against it and more than 5,800 for it.
Wheeling Central Softball Forces Do-Or-Die Game 3
ST MARYS, W.Va. (WTRF)– Wheeling Central Softball defeated St Marys 2-1 on the road Tuesday to push the Sectional Series to Game 3. Josie Frizzel pitched seven strong innings of 1-run ball (not earned) with eight strikeouts. The series will return to Wheeling Wednesday evening for a ‘winner-take-all-game.’
11th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial honors the nine fallen Wheeling Police officers
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Last year in the United States 136 officers lost their lives in the line of duty. Since the department was formed 218 years ago, nine Wheeling Police officers have made that ultimate sacrifice. To honor and remember these officers, the Wheeling Police Department held their...
Wheeling honors fallen heroes during National Police Week with solemn tribute
WHEELING, W.Va. — It’s National Police Week and the City of Wheeling hosted a special memorial on Monday to honor its police officers. Nine police officers - that's how many officers have been killed while serving with the Wheeling Police Department during its 218 years. They were remembered with a 21-gun salute and reading of names.
OHIO COUNTY: Croft wins Republican nod for sheriff; two to join Wheeling Council
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — ELECTION RESULTS. Nelson Croft is one step closer to becoming Ohio County Sheriff. In Tuesday's primary election, Croft defeated Charlie Murphy claiming the Republican nomination. He will face Democrat Howard (John) Haglock in the November general election. Haglock ran unopposed Tuesday. Croft, who served as...
Ohio County has a record number of early voters
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The 36 polling locations in Ohio County opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, and so far, the turnout has been a bit slow, according to officials. West Virginia Election Results One of the biggest races in Ohio County is for the next mayor of Wheeling, which consists of 6 different […]
2024 Powerline Park GNCC Round 7 Results
After leading this weekend’s Powerline GNCC in St. Clairsville, Ohio, for the final five laps of the six-lap race, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Craig DeLong had to block FMF/KTM Factory rider Johnny Girroir with two turns to go on the final lap to grab his first win of the season.
11 local nurses graduate from first-ever residency program
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Eleven first year nurses graduated from WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital’s first-ever nurse residency program this morning. This is the program’s first cohort, and they met with mentors every month to learn about a variety of topics. Some discussions included building communication skills with co-workers and patients, evidence-based research, emergency […]
Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott will take on West Virginia Governor Jim Justice for Senator Manchin’s U.S. Senate seat
Wheeling, West Virginia Mayor Glenn Elliott is your Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Elliott will take on West Virginia Governor Jim Justice in the General Election on November 5 for the U.S. Senate seat that is currently being held by Senator Joe Manchin. The Wheeling Mayor defeated Marine Corps veteran Zach Shrewsbury and ex-coal executive […]
Owner of post office box listed on controversial Wheeling mayor’s race flyer speaks out
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The owner of the Wheeling post office box linked to controversial mailers concerning the Wheeling mayoral race is speaking out. Wheeling resident Lou Smith was contacted by The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register for the alleged misuse of his post office box, one he says he’s had since 2017. Smith is a retired […]
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