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UPDATE: Suspect named in Monday shots fired incident in East Wheeling
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – UPDATE: Police have arrested 52 year old Benjamin Edwards of Wheeling in relation to a shots fired incident in East Wheeling on Monday afternoon. Edwards has been charged with wanton endangerment with a firearm, reckless fleeing and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. He was taken to the […]
Police release names and charges for the suspects involved in a high-speed chase on Ohio Interstate 70
UPDATE: The Ohio State Highway Patrol have released the name of the suspects and their charges after a high speed chase on Interstate 70 in Ohio. Arrested were driver, Jamey Friend a 46-year-old male from West Virginia and passenger Deidra Hines a 49-year-old female from Parkersburg, WV. Both are facing charges of: Tampering with evidence, […]
3 arrested for possession of meth with intent to deliver
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) On May 18, 2024, the Brooke County Sheriff’s Office, in West Virginia made three drug arrests. Jenni Mitchell, Dustin Hanlin, and Tamara Jones, all who reside in Weirton were arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Sgt. Baker conducted a traffic stop in the Brooke County portion of Weirton. […]
City of Wheeling Kicks Off Free Summer Entertainment Wednesday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The City of Wheeling is pleased to kick off another season of free summer entertainment this week beginning with Waterfront Wednesday at Heritage Port featuring a performance by Vinyl Soul, a groovy tribute to the 60s and 70s. Toe Tappin’ Tuesdays at Warwood’s Garden Park will begin on May 28 featuring […]
Rock Out Against Rape event in June
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)Get ready to rock, roll, and rally against sexual violence at the “Rock Out Against Rape” Event! All proceeds from the R.O.A.R. event will support the Sexual Assault Help Center’s (SAHC) mission. SAHC’s programs provide support, education, and empowerment to survivors and advocates. They will also be giving out their very first “INSPIRE” […]
Mountaineer Food Bank Distribution schedule 5/22-5/24
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced the planned distribution schedule for its Mobile Pantry for the period of 5/22 – 5/24. Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry distribution for the week will begin in Raleigh County at Linda K. Epling Stadium on Wednesday, the 22nd and will conclude with a stop in Hancock […]
Wheeling’s newest mayor speaks on homeless camp policy
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — It’s an issue Wheeling has considered, debated and worked toward for years, and it’s a main focus of the newest person in the mayor’s office. Finding a place for the homeless is a priority for Denny Magruder, who tells 7News he fully supports the Friendly City’s public camping ban. He says […]
Steubenville police find spent casings after reports of shots on Oregon Avenue
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Officers with the Steubenville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 10:30 in the 1400 block of Oregon Avenue with a possible six to eight shots fired. Officers discovered seven spent 9 mm casings in an...
Ohio County canvas reveals change in election results for Wheeling Council
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ohio County Commissioners held a canvas this morning in the Wheeling Council Ward 3 race. Preliminary results revealed five provisional ballots had been cast by verified voters, all for Connie Cain bringing her final votes up to 202 votes. Jerome Henry’s votes remained the same at 199 votes. Ohio County Commissioners […]
St.Clairsville Dominant In District Semifinal
CADIZ,OHIO (WTRF) – St.Clairsville flexed their muscles in a dominating 9-1 win over West Holmes in the OHSAA Division II East District Semifinal. The Red Devils scored four times in the first and never looked back as Brody Saunders kept the Knights at bay on the mound. Saunders allowed only five hits, one run, one […]
Austin Master Services contempt of court case concerning radioactive waste in Belmont County begins
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Day one of the contempt of court hearing of Austin Master Services, or AMS, has wrapped up, without any completion. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost brought civil charges against the company allegedly storing radioactive and fracking waste in its Martins Ferry facility beyond the permitted limit. Recently he added the […]
Market Street Bridge is back open in Wheeling
The Market Street Bridge is back open in Wheeling. The Market Street Bridge, in downtown Wheeling, was closed on Monday January 22 but has been closed to vehicle traffic since June 2022 after a fire from a homeless encampment. Officials say the bridge needed a complete replacement. The West Virginia Department of Transportation originally had Saturday […]
St. Clairsville searching for new service director
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — St. Clairsville is in the market for a new service director. Jeremy Greenwood, who has worked in the position for three years, is leaving the role for a new job opportunity. Applications are being accepted and residents can apply for the position until this Friday.
Local church kicks off EMS Week with first responder brunch
FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. (WTRF) — In honor of EMS Week starting on Sunday, the Refocus Christian Church in Follansbee hosted a pancake brunch to recognize all first responders. During their service Sunday morning the congregation took a moment to recognize and pray for all the first responders in the Ohio Valley. The event was completely free […]
Catholic Central High School to include grades 6-12, unifies with junior high
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Steubenville Catholic Central High School will expand grades, as Bishop John King Mussio Junior High School will become one with the school. School will now fall under one administration and faculty, making it a 6th through 12th grade school known as Catholic Central High. Deacon Paul...
Hills Elementary students craft care bags to brighten cancer patients' days
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Students at Hills Elementary School took part in a yearly project of creating donation bags for cancer patients at the Tony Teramana Cancer Center. The bags are filled by students in the class with supplies that cancer patients may need while they're in treatment. It's a project that is done every year by the second-grade class.
Wheeling's Savvy Sellebrations offers rental decor for events, saving space and money
WHEELING, W.Va. — A new store is now open in Wheeling along National Road. Savvy Sellebrations is a new business that allows customers to rent party and event decorations rather than buying it. Customers can rent items like silverware, tablecloths, sashes, runners, center pieces and more. Patrons can get...
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