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The Public Market takes home the top prize at Show of Hands
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – 4 local business owners went head to head this evening for another “Show of Hands” event by Wheeling Heritage. These individuals pitch their ideas to the audience, who vote for one to receive a big cash prize. Tonight’s contestants featured Autumn Dobbs of Butter Me Up Cookies, Travis McBride of Big […]
Denny Magruder is your new mayor of Wheeling
Denny Magruder is your new Mayor of Wheeling For many years he was Executive Director of Wheeling’s Sports and Entertainment Authority, and now that he’s retired, Magruder says he finally has the time to give back to a city he’s passionate about. He says his time in the private sector taught him a lot about […]
Softball Game Recap: Wheeling Central Catholic Takes a Loss
On Wednesday, Wheeling Central Catholic faced St. Marys in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights lost 9-0 to the St. Marys Blue Devils. Wheeling Central Catholic was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as St. Marys apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
West Virginia bakery wins 1st Place at Dessert Wars, will now compete at Nationals
A West Virginia bakery won first place at Dessert Wars and will now compete at Nationals later this year. Sweet Abe’s Bakeshop in Wheeling, WV was recently crowned first place for the People’s Choice at Dessert Wars Pittsburgh. Dessert Wars is a celebration of the “foodie” lifestyle, featuring dessert vendors vying for the title of […]
WVU Medicine to provide “ER Tent” at Ogden Wellness Weekend
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ogden Wellness Weekend is just 10 short days away with many getting in some last-minute training leading up to the events. WVU Medicine, a main event sponsor, will have an ER Tent at the event to help with minor injuries. 7News spoke with WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital’s Registered Nurse […]
Club 106 boarded up in Steubenville
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — At Tuesday night’s Steubenville City Council meeting, City Manager Jim Mavromatis distributed a court order regarding Club 106. Mavromatis says the order was issued on Tuesday, and the club located on the corner of South and 6th streets has officially been boarded up and shut down.
Elliott says “It’s humbling” after winning democratic nomination for WV Senate
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The 2024 West Virginia Primary Elections are in the history books with all eyes now turning to the general election this November. Voters elected current Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott as the Democratic nomination for Senate with 45% of the vote. He says he was very humbled to see the […]
Godsmack and Nothing More coming to West Virginia
Rock band Godsmack is bringing their Fall 2024 tour to Wheeling, West Virginia. Godsmack will be joined by Nothing More and Flat Black which features Jason Hook formerly of Five Finger Death Punch. The tour will be at WesBanco Arena on October 23. Venue presale starts on Thursday, May 16 at 10am with the code: […]
Ohio city to host Civil Service test for new hire positions
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — The city of St. Clairsville is hosting a Civil Service test for new hire positions on Monday, June 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. at the Rec Center. The non-refundable application fee is $20. Officials say the fee must be paid at the Municipal Building before the test date, and the application must be filled […]
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 […]
Wheeling Life HUB could soon become a full-time shelter
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Life Hub in Wheeling that houses homeless people during the winter months could soon become a full-service shelter for those in need. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was in Wheeling on Monday to tour the various WHeeling Housing Authority properties. Their final stop was at the Life […]
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...
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