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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 […]
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 […]
Follansbee Chamber of Commerce welcomes Empire Diversified Energy redevelopment plans
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — The Follansbee Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting on Wednesday afternoon that featured guest speakers from Empire Diversified Energy. "It's always great to have business leaders working together and understanding each other’s technology and how it works," Chamber President Eric Fithyan said. Empire officials...
St.Marys Takes Game One Of Softball Regional
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – St.Marys took game one of the Class A Region One Championship as junior pitcher Cali Masters tossed a no-hitter. Masters struck out nine and walked four in the win, as the Blue Devils used small ball to scratch three runs across the plate. Central starter Josie Frizzel also went the distance in […]
Nailers Say Goodbye to the 2023-24 Season
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– After getting swept by the Toledo Walleye last Friday, the Nailers are officially in the off-season. While they didn’t quite reach all their goals, Derek Army, Davis Bunz, and the rest of the roster will never forget what’s been a special season in Wheeling…
Local organization hosts an Afternoon of Tea with Friends
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special group of talented women gathered on Tuesday in Wheeling to enjoy an elegant tea party with each other. The Advocates for the Rights of Citizens hosted its Afternoon Tea with Friends Tuesday at Waterfront Hall with some help from Enchanted Parties by Carrie. ARC hosts an annual talent show […]
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.
Veteran Wheeling racers lace up for 46th marathon
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – It’s dedication and passion that stands the test of time. For over 45 years, thousands of runners have taken on the challenge of what is now known as the Ogden Half Marathon. In that time a number of Olympic and world-class runners have joined local runners to try to take on […]
Families throughout the Ohio Valley celebrate moms for Mother’s Day
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Hundreds of families came out to Wheeling today to celebrate all the special moms in the Ohio Valley. 7News reporter Jake McGlumphy was at Oglebay Park’s Mother’s Day Buffet today and shared how much fun all the moms had with friends and family. The Glessner Auditorium at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge was packed with special […]
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...
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 […]
Moore Capito stops in Wheeling ahead of Tuesday primary
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – 7News is your local election headquarters. West Virginia gubernatorial candidate Moore Capito made a stop in Wheeling today. He said he’s done a 100,000 mile journey all over the state, listening to the citizens about their concerns. He said he’s thrilled to have the endorsement of Governor Jim Justice. Capito says […]
Ohio Valley Aurora Borealis Photos
WHEELING, W. VA. (WTRF) – A powerful geomagnetic storm has impacted Earth and is allowing The Northern Lights to be seen as far south as The Gulf of Mexico. MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE GEOMAGNETIC STORM Here are some of the many photos that have been sent into to us so far! If you would like […]
Jitters, jokers and jump-scares at Inferna in Terrum’s “Halfway to Halloween” attraction
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Costumes, candy and orange lights on a cool fall night is probably the last feeling on your mind right now. But for the made-up and macabre inhabitants of Inferna in Terrum —May just means we’re halfway to Halloween. The haunted attraction’s door creaked open tonight for Wheeling to step through its […]
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