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OHIO COUNTY: Northern Panhandle voters keep Chapman in Senate seat

WHEELING, W.Va. — RESULTS. Laura Wakim Chapman has retained her Senate District 1 after defeating Shawn Fluharty on Election Day. Wakim Chapman, a Republican, was elected to the Senate in 2022. She was challenged by Fluharty, a Democrat from Wheeling who had been a member of the state's House of Delegates for the last 12 years.

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Jefferson County school levies pass, boosting funding for future plans

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Voters in Jefferson County approved several school levies on the ballot earlier this week, giving districts long-term funding that superintendents say will help them plan for the future and move forward with more stability. At the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, two renewal levies passed,...

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Homecoming planned for World War II hero after 81 years of being unidentified

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Marshall County is preparing to welcome home a World War II hero and prisoner of war. The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were recently identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Now after more than 80 years, he will finally be laid to rest. In April 1945, Raymond Carl […]

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Wheeling Central Lady Maroon Knights punch their ticket to WVSSAC State Final

BECKLEY WV (WTRF) – The top seeded Wheeling Central Lady Maroon Knights faced the fourth seeded James Monroe Mavericks in the WVSSAC AA-A State Semi Final on Thursday Nov. 5. In this rainy battle, the Knights came out on top 6-nil over the Mavericks. Wheeling Central moves on to the state championship where they have […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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Oglebay’s Festival of Lights returns for 42nd season with new displays

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Officials at Oglebay are preparing to flip the switch on the 42nd season of the Festival of Lights, a display that has grown from a small idea in 1985 into an annual attraction that draws more than 300,000 visitors each year. Santa Claus was scheduled...

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MARSHALL COUNTY: Jim Kudlak set to join commission; DeWitt elected to House

Republican Jim Kudlak, of Moundsville, is the newest commissioner in Marshall County. Kudlak, a former Moundsville police chief, defeated Democrat Leigh Ann Scherich, who was aiming to be the county's first female commissioner. "I'm excited, I'm overwhelmed, and I'm humbled by the fact that the citizens of Marshall County have...

Marshall County, WV · 2d

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Brooke County OKs $340,000 in opioid settlement funds for law enforcement initiatives

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — Brooke County leaders approved more than $340,000 in opioid settlement funding, with the first phase of state settlement dollars now going into effect and initial initiatives aimed at supporting law enforcement. Brooke County commissioners approved the funding package, with the first batch set to pay...

Brooke County, WV · 2d

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ODOT touts GoBus growth as Yellow Line links Belmont County to Columbus and PIT airport

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A statewide bus service that started with a goal of 10,000 riders a year is now carrying about 125,000 annually, and officials say a newer route serving Belmont County is already showing early growth. “Yeah, so in our first year, in 2010, we were looking...

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Highlands welcome hundreds of vendors to Christmas craft show

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Vendors from multiple states have made the trip to the Highlands to take part in a Christmas craft show. The Highlands Sports Complex is hosting Christmas at the Highlands from Nov. 6-8 and will feature 218 vendors. KC Productions Event Coordinator Kevin Carroll says they have to turn a lot […]

Ohio County, WV · 1d

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Steubenville Council OKs ordinance for Wellesley Avenue waterline, roadway project

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Steubenville City Council has approved an ordinance moving forward a major waterline and roadway improvement project on Wellesley Avenue, a plan city officials say will require a full reconstruction of part of the street after crews discovered subsurface problems. On Tuesday, council approved legislation authorizing and...

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Steubenville named to benefit from federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 investment list

A new federal designation is expected to spur investment and development in Steubenville, with city leaders saying it could accelerate projects already in the pipeline. On Thursday, the government released its Opportunity Zone 2.0 list, and Steubenville was named among the cities set to benefit. Mayor Ralph Petrella said the effort had been in the works for years, saying it is something “we’ve been working on since before I was mayor.”

Steubenville, OH · 1d

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John Marshall is dancing to Charleston

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The number one seeded John Marshall Monarchs defeated the four seeded Brooke Bruins 3-0 on Wednesday Nov. 4. John Marshall advances to 24-16 on the season, while Brooke finishes 8-21. The one seeded Monarchs have become state qualifiers and will take on the winner of three seeded East Fairmont and […]

Glen Dale, WV · 1d

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Newcomer Tony Viola wins District 2 House of Delegates race with 62% of the vote

HANCOCK/BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia voters in District 2 elected Republican newcomer Tony Viola to the House of Delegates on election night.   Viola beat his democratic opponent Daniel Day with 62% of the vote.   This marks his first time running for public office, and Viola says he’s humbled by the number of votes he received in […]

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Once Upon a Child to host community baby shower

TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. (WTRF) – Once Upon a Child at the Highlands is hosting its first-ever Community Baby Shower. It’s being held at the Highlands Event Center Sunday, Nov. 8, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s a free event for expecting parents, new parents and growing families, bringing together local businesses and resources to give […]

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