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Glen Dale officials outline pool renovation plans

GLEN DALE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Residents of Glen Dale can get excited for massive upgrades to their local pool! Officials and engineers gathered at the Glen Dale Pool to go over plans for the renovations Wednesday. The upgrades have been separated into two phases. Phase one concentrates on the pool house, which includes a renovated […]

Glen Dale, WV · 10d

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Incumbent Pat McGeehan challenged by newcomer Quincy Wilson for West Virginia District 1 House of Delegates seat

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia voters in District 1 will have a choice between Republican incumbent Pat McGeehan and democratic newcomer Quincy Wilson for a seat in the House of Delegates. Longtime lawmaker, McGeehan, has spent more than a decade in the House of Delegates. He was first elected in 2008 and has served in […]

Hancock County, WV · 10d

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Ohio Rep. Ty Moore seeks reelection in 95th District, touts focus on local cities

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — State Rep. Ty Moore, who represents Ohio’s 95th District, said his focus is on serving the communities that make up his district — from Caldwell, Cadiz and Cambridge to the areas in between — as he seeks reelection. “I was a county...

Belmont County, OH · 10d

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Weirton stocks up on road salt ahead of winter, despite soaring costs

WEIRTON, W.Va. — As Weirton looks ahead to winter, city leaders are working now to make sure they have enough road salt on hand — even as prices climb. City Manager Mike Adams said the city has already placed a large order and deliveries are underway. “We have...

Weirton, WV · 11d

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Two vie for Hancock County Commission seat as Bates faces Jones

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Voters in Hancock County will choose between two candidates with different backgrounds as they decide who will fill a seat on the Hancock County Commission on Nov. 3. Democrat Brianne Bates and Republican Ronnie Jones are running for the seat currently held by Eron Chek,...

Hancock County, WV · 10d

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History of The Knights of Pythias in Wheeling

To better understand the history of the Pythian Building in Wheeling, West Virginia, let’s take a dive into the Pythian Fraternal Order and what led to the current building’s status as the last standing physical remnant of the Order in Wheeling. What is the Order of the Knights...

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Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party event is set to take place this Thursday in Wheeling

Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – Well almost 60 years ago to the day, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” was released. Now, six decades later, it is the inspiration to a local Halloween event in Wheeling. This Thursday at Heritage Point, there will be a showing of the famous cartoon film.The event was inspired by what […]

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West Virginia House District 1 race pits incumbent Pat McGeehan vs. newcomer Quincy Wilson

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Voters in West Virginia House of Delegates District 1 will choose between incumbent Republican Pat McGeehan and Democratic challenger Quincy Wilson, who is new to politics. “It’s a chance to affect local and for me, my biggest thing is I want to be a voice...

West Virginia · 11d

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Steubenville library to offer community navigator services starting Nov. 3

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — For many residents, the local library can be more than a place to borrow books for free. Starting Nov. 3, the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will offer a new way for people to connect with help in the community. Residents will be able...

Steubenville, OH · 9d

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Jefferson County Chamber honors Quillen, Timmons at annual awards dinner

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce marked more than a century of local business leadership Thursday with its 118th annual meeting and awards dinner at Christ the Teacher Academic Hall and Conference Center at Franciscan University. The banquet recognized chamber businesses and community members for...

Jefferson County, OH · 9d

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Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Harrison Central to push student fitness goals

HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is taking his push for healthier habits on the road, visiting schools across the state to encourage students to get active and set fitness goals. Tressel has been traveling across Ohio, challenging people to be physically active, no matter their...

Ohio · 9d

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Wheeling Health Right hosts first 'Boo and Be Well' trunk-or-treat Monday

OHIO COUNTY, W. Va. — Families in costume turned out Monday for Wheeling Health Right’s “Boo and Be Well” trunk-or-treat, where community members handed out candy and other items to help celebrate the Halloween season. Wheeling police officers also attended the event. “Today we're having our...

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Groundbreaking marks start of construction for Wheeling Gateway Center

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Construction for the Wheeling Gateway Center is officially underway! City and State officials were in attendance for the groundbreaking and spirits were high. The building is planned to be around 23,000 square feet and features the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s future offices, a restaurant and bar experience, and a visitor and […]

Wheeling, WV · 10d

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Capito hosts campaign event in Wheeling ahead of election day

Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – A West Virginia U.S. senator made her stop in Wheeling Tuesday with just over a week left before election night. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who is a native of Glen Dale was in town for two events. Construction on the new Wheeling Gateway Center broke ground Tuesday, and Capito was in […]

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Brooke County Commissioners transfer former EMA vehicle to boost McKinleyville dive team

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — A Brooke County dive team is getting a new tool aimed at cutting response times during water emergencies. County commissioners on Tuesday approved transferring an old communications vehicle from the county’s emergency management agency to the McKinleyville Volunteer Fire Department, which formed its dive team last year.

Brooke County, WV · 10d

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Program recalls farms lost to Tappan Dam

The Emerson Cecil farm, once located near the small community of Laceyville, was among the properties lost to the construction of Tappan Dam. The village of Tappan and surrounding farmland also were sacrificed for the project. The Harrison County Historical Society shares the words of a former resident who recalled...

Cadiz, OH · 12d

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Ohio Valley Cloak & Dagger Company to present Poe-themed show

WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – This Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. at Top of West Virginia’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Ohio Valley Cloak & Dagger Company presents A Tell-Tale Halloween, an evening of dramatic readings of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous short stories and poems. Actor Pete Fernbaugh portrays the […]

Weirton, WV · 9d

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Smuck sworn onto Brooke County Board of Education

WELLSBURG, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Brooke County Board of Education has appointed, and officialy sworn in, a new member. Fatima Smuck was appointed to fill the vacancy left by longtime board President Antoinette Perkins, who died in September, after years of service to Brooke County Schools. Smuck was ceremonially sworn in during the board’s regular […]

Brooke County, WV · 11d

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Wheeling Gateway Center tourism hub moves closer to reality with groundbreaking

WHEELING, W.Va. — A long-planned tourism hub in Ohio County moved closer to reality Tuesday as local and state leaders broke ground on the enclosure of the future Wheeling Gateway Center. Officials say the center, planned as a 23,000-square-foot facility, is expected to bring in $100 million annually to...

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