You've been 'Thunderstruck': High school senior's band performance goes viral

PITTSBURGH — A high school senior gained viral fame after a video of her playing "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC on mallet percussion in her marching band last year was reposted on social media last week, amassing millions of views. "He sent me the link, and it had, like, already 6...

Century-old barn takes trip for historic preservation purposes

It took practically all day for a century-old barn to travel less than half a mile in Washington County.

Photo gallery: John Marshall defeats Wheeling Park, 21-14

WHEELING, W.Va. — Photo gallery from John Marshall’s 21-14 win at Wheeling Park. (Photo gallery courtesy of Robert Ovies Sports Photography)

A long… wait a minute, say what?

So… as you might recall from last week, your humble narrator was involved in a long scuttle along the Allegheny River side of Pittsburgh’s central peninsula, one filled with lots of self-recrimination. Fun walk, lots to see and ponder. Everybody hates me. All caught up. One had wandered...

"1776 The Musical" hits the stage in Columbiana

2026 Christmas and holiday events in Northeast Ohio: List of celebrations in Cleveland, Akron, Canton and more

Dec. 5-6 & 12-13 Retail locations will be open for Christmas shopping, and many of the restaurants & bars along The Strip will be fully decorated and offering seasonal specials. On both weekends, Santa often visits, and an ice skating rink will be set up by the GOTL Welcome Center on both Saturdays. Last but not least, the GOTL Cookie Walk will return. Mor.

Steubenville’s Christmas at the Fort ramps up as organizers, vendors prep for holidays

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Even though it’s still November, crews at Historic Fort Steuben are already putting the finishing touches on what’s expected to be the site’s biggest event of the year: Christmas at the Fort. From holiday displays to vendor chalets, preparations are underway in Steubenville...

Library director: Renewal makes room for new programs as technology and needs evolve

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — Voters in Belmont County approved a renewal levy for the St. Clairsville Public Library, securing funding the library says it needs to maintain services and plan ahead. In the general election, voters backed the renewal of a half-mill levy for the library. Unofficial results show...

Two Holiday Films Shot in Medina Get Release Dates, Starting Nov. 10 on Plex

MEDINA, Ohio — Christmas is arriving early for Northeast Ohio movie fans. Two holiday films shot in Medina and other Northeast Ohio locations last winter now have release dates, the Akron Beacon Journal reported on Monday, Nov. 9 — one of them begins streaming this week. The first film, “The Great Chocolate Date,” begins streaming […]

A look at some holiday events in December as Zanesville prepares for the season

Zanesville will welcome the holiday season with a downtown Christmas parade, a Holiday Drink Trail and other activities across Muskingum County. The Zanesville Christmas Parade begins at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 along Market Street, according to a community announcement. Additional holiday parades are planned throughout Muskingum County. Holiday Drink Trail returns to Zanesville The Holiday Drink Trail returns for a second year throughout November and December, giving adults a chance to visit participating restaurants and other establishments for seasonal beverages. Offerings include festive cocktails and other holiday-inspired specialties, according to the announcement. An ornament tree outside the John McIntire Library will also return as part of downtown Zanesville's holiday decorations. The 26-foot display is the only one of its kind in Ohio and was made possible by numerous community partners, according to the announcement. Santa visits and other activities Santa will visit downtown Zanesville every Friday and Saturday in December. Other activities include a life-sized elf traveling throughout Muskingum County, a North Pole letter activity and a teddy bear coloring contest. December's First Friday Art Walk, local holiday shopping and other community traditions are also planned. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved

Christmas Cheer Brought to the Highlands

Christmas at the Highlands returned to the Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia, West Virginia, November 6–8, bringing hundreds of vendors and visitors together for one of the Ohio Valley’s largest holiday shopping events. Organized by KC Productions, the annual event featured more than 200 vendor booths representing 9...

‘Christmas in the Grove’ Returns for a Magical Evening of Community, Christmas Cheer, and Holiday Traditions!

WHEELING, WV – The magic of Christmas is returning to Elm Grove! The Elm Grove Business Association (EGBA) is excited to announce its annual Christmas in the Grove celebration, taking place on Saturday, November 28, 2026. This festive community tradition brings together families, local businesses, and neighbors for a day filled with holiday spirit, community pride, and Christmas memories.

WVU Student and NCWV Graduate Charts Course Towards Music Industry Career

For Audrey Hasley, a junior at West Virginia University, there was never a doubt she belonged in the music industry — although she did question where exactly she’d fit in. She wasn’t interested in performing or becoming an instructor, which, growing up in Martinsburg before moving to Morgantown in high school, seemed to be the only realistic option in the career field.

Weir High Drama Club presents Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’

WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Weir High Drama Club will present “The Witches,” a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s book. The production is scheduled for three performances on Nov. 20–22. The show tells the story of a young boy who discovers that real witches exist. While staying at a fancy hotel, the young boy […]

Main Street Bank ‘Fantasy in Lights’ Parade returns to Wheeling November 20

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade will return to downtown Wheeling on Friday, Nov. 20. The parade, organized by the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce, will run from 6 to 8 p.m. along Market and Main streets. The event will include floats, characters, dancers, marching bands and other participants. […]

Shivers’ albatross helps WVU close fall with runner-up finish in Hawaii

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. Michael Shivers delivered his best finish as a Mountaineer, and West Virginia closed its fall golf season with a runner-up team result Thursday in Hawaii. The freshman finished third individually at the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational, helping WVU move up from its opening-round position. According to WVU’s...

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Beloved Nutcracker Takes Its Final Bow This December

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is closing the book on one of the city's most cherished holiday traditions this December, staging the final run of its current version of “The Nutcracker” before retiring it for good. The company has scheduled 24 performances between Dec. 4 and Dec. 27 at the Benedum Center, bringing down the curtain on a production that has defined the season for Pittsburgh audiences for years.

1926: A Well-Attended Dedication Ceremony is Held for the Armstrong Tunnel in Pittsburgh

In Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County, hundreds of people showed up for the official dedication of a still-incomplete vehicular tunnel in Pittsburgh. This tunnel serves as a link between Second Avenue at the South Tenth Street Bridge and – via a section underneath Duquesne University and the Steel City neighborhood known as the Bluff – the portion of Forbes Avenue that is flanked by Boyd Street and Chatham Square.

Morgantown Theatre Co. Puts Kids in the Limelight

So many students get their turn on stage with Morgantown Theatre Co. One opportunity to act on the stage can change the course of a child’s life. Morgantown Theatre Company offers that, and so much more. Under the artistic direction of Heath Kale for the past near-decade, the organization has grown from two productions a year to six and now creates that opportunity in grand style for hundreds of children each year.