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OVRTA, EORTA celebrate 50th anniversary at WesBanco Arena

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Ohio Valley and Eastern Ohio Regional Transit Authority invited the public to celebrate their 50th anniversary at WesBanco Arena. They have been helping residents in the community get around since 1976. Executive and Finance Director of OVRTA and EORTA, Lisa Weishar says that the reason they have been around so […]

Wheeling, WV · 10-07

WTRF- 7News

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West Virginia ranks among lowest states for hidden uninsured motorist costs

W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia has the ninth-lowest hidden cost in America for insured drivers who offset the cost of uninsured motorists, according to a new 50-state analysis by Kuzyk Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers. With 7.8% of motorists uninsured and an average annual liability premium of $720, insured West Virginia drivers absorb just […]

West Virginia · 10-06

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Drivers and passeners urged to buckle up for Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign on October 9-31

West Virginia (WOAY) State officials are reminding drivers to buckle up as another Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign approaches. The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with law enforcement statewide for a high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign running October 9-31. Officials say seat belts reduce...

West Virginia · 10-05
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W.Va., Ohio leaders warn aging bridges threaten economic growth, urge upgrades

WEIRTON, W.Va. — A growing chorus of local leaders is raising concerns about aging bridges that connect West Virginia and Ohio, warning that long-term economic growth in the Ohio Valley could hinge on keeping key crossings safe and planning for future replacements. Several area bridges are nearing the end...

West Virginia · 10-05
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Lane Closures on Veterans Memorial Bridge Scheduled for Saturday for Bridge Inspection

Lane Closures on US 22, Veterans Memorial Bridge, Eastbound and Westbound, to Begin on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Brooke County, WV – A portion of US 22, eastbound and westbound, on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, from milepost 0.00 to milepost 0.38, will have both the eastbound and westbound lanes closed, from midnight to 1:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for a bridge inspection.

Brooke County, WV · 10-05

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GHSP Urges Drivers to Protect Pedestrians During National Pedestrian Safety Month

As National Pedestrian Safety Month begins this October, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind motorists of their responsibility to protect vulnerable road users. Drivers are urged to remain vigilant, reduce...

West Virginia · 10-06

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Fleming, Wayne County: Coal, the Norfolk & Western, and the Twelvepole Railroad

Appalachian Community Histories – Fleming, Wayne County: Coal, the Norfolk & Western, and the Twelvepole Railroad. Fleming, West Virginia, is easy to pass without realizing how closely its history is tied to one of the most ambitious periods of railroad and coal development in southern West Virginia. Tucked along Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, the community emerged at almost the exact moment the Norfolk & Western Railroad pushed its Ohio Extension through the region in the early 1890s.

West Virginia · 10-06

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Ohio Valley transit agencies celebrate 50 years of service

WHEELING, W.Va. — Public transit leaders in the Ohio Valley marked a milestone Wednesday morning, celebrating 50 years of service and highlighting the role local support has played in keeping buses and rides running for residents on both sides of the river. OVRTA and EORTA held their 50th anniversary...

Wheeling, WV · 10-07

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US 22 Veterans Memorial Bridge Closure 10/10/26 12am-1am

Brooke County, WV – A portion of US 22, eastbound and westbound, on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, from milepost 0.00 to milepost 0.38, will have both the eastbound and westbound lanes closed, from midnight to 1:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for a bridge inspection. The closures will be at night to minimize the impact on the traveling public. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. Emergency vehicles will be accommodated.

Weirton, WV · 10-05

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Bridge Closure on US 19, Pike Street, to Begin Saturday

There will be a bridge closure on US 19, Pike Street, at the Point Comfort Bridge, from 7 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2026, until 5 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2026, for substructure and expansion dam repair work. Detour is as follows: US 50, Chestnut Street exit, Broadus Avenue, Chestnut Street,...

West Virginia · 10-02

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Rolling Roadblocks on I79 Coming to Stonewood, Weston Areas For Week

There will be a rolling roadblock on Interstate 79, northbound, from mile marker 99, Weston, extending north of the bridge at mile marker 106. There will also be a rolling roadblock on I-79, southbound, from mile marker 115, Stonewood, extending south of the bridge at mile marker 106, both lasting from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., nightly, starting on Monday, October 5, 2026, and going to Friday, October 9, 2026.

Stonewood, WV · 10-02

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US 50-I-79 onramp to be closed at night next week

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A good number of drivers will be forced to detour next week due to road work at a busy Harrison County interchange. A release put out Thursday by the West Virginia Division of Highways announced that starting Monday, Oct. 5, the Interstate 79 North onramp from U.S. 50 East will be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly until the morning of Friday, Oct. 9.

Harrison County, WV · 10-01

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Gas Line Installation Altering Traffic on Walnut Grove Road Through late November

Lane Closure on County Route 5/1, Walnut Grove Road, in Wheeling, to Begin Friday, October 2, 2026. Ohio County, WV – A portion of County Route 5/1 (Walnut Grove Road), in Wheeling, will be restricted to one lane, between County Route 23 (Stone Church Road) and Elliott Lane, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning on Friday, October 2, 2026, through late November, for a gas line installation.

Wheeling, WV · 10-02

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West Virginia Halloween Train Rides (2026)

West Virginia’s posted 2026 Halloween ride is the Cass Scenic Railroad Halloween Train. It is steam, it is for families, and it runs two nights: Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31. The train leaves Cass Depot at 5:00 p.m. for Whittaker Station, about two hours on the ticket. Adults ages 12 through 64 are $75. Taxes and fees are extra.

West Virginia · 10-01

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Stretch of southbound I-79 to close in Greene County while crews remove overturned vehicle

Part of Interstate 79 will close Thursday while crews remove an overturned vehicle from an earlier crash.

Greene County, PA · 10-01

WBOY 12 News

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US 50-I-79 onramp to be closed at night next week

A good number of drivers will be forced to detour next week due to road work at a busy Harrison County interchange.

Harrison County, WV · 10-01

WSAZ

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Drivers urge governors to suspend gasoline tax

West Virginia · 10-02

WBOY 12 News

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Expect delays traveling north or south on I-79 this Friday

Traffic may move more slowly than usual Friday morning on Interstate 79 northbound and southbound lanes due to a rolling roadblock.

Fairmont, WV · 09-30

WBOY 12 News

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Traffic direction to be reversed on Clarksburg street

According to a Facebook post made by the City of Clarksburg, Sumner St., which has traditionally been a one-way street from Main St. toward Pike St., will soon be one-way from Pike to Main streets.

Clarksburg, WV · 09-29