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Warwood Middle “jazzes up the stalls” with artwork and positive messaging
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Students at one local school can now take advantage of a colorful space that offers convenience and positivity. The “Jazz up the Stalls” program at Warwood Middle School was recently completed. The project was funded through the Women’s Giving Circle and provided a new look for the stalls and walls […]
Martins Ferry Council questions ODNR's commitment to hazardous waste cleanup
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — A big topic at Wednesday’s Martins Ferry Council meeting was the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ response to Austin Master Services. During the last council meeting, the city sent out a letter to different commissioners, senators, and other cities asking for help regarding getting Austin Master Services cleaned up. But its focus has been on the ODNR, which recently sent them back a statement.
Science journalist presents research into toxic waste at Austin Master Services
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) – When flooding plagued the Ohio Valley in April, it left more concerns for Martins Ferry residents than their personal belongings. It left the risk of toxic materials to enter their water supply after Austin Master Services failed to clean up the illegal levels of hazardous waste in their facility, and residents have had increasing concerns.
WVU Medicine to provide “ER Tent” at Ogden Wellness Weekend
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ogden Wellness Weekend is just 10 short days away with many getting in some last-minute training leading up to the events. WVU Medicine, a main event sponsor, will have an ER Tent at the event to help with minor injuries. 7News spoke with WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital’s Registered Nurse […]
HUD visits Wheeling to boost local housing efforts, eyes future expansions
WHEELING, W.Va. — HUD officials visited Wheeling on Monday to collaborate with local shelters to provide housing. Officials visited the Life Hub, one of the Wheeling Housing Authority's properties meant to help those experiencing homelessness. "When I see things like this, housing authorities that are really stepping up and...
Godsmack and Nothing More coming to West Virginia
Rock band Godsmack is bringing their Fall 2024 tour to Wheeling, West Virginia. Godsmack will be joined by Nothing More and Flat Black which features Jason Hook formerly of Five Finger Death Punch. The tour will be at WesBanco Arena on October 23. Venue presale starts on Thursday, May 16 at 10am with the code: […]
New Wheeling mayor Denny Magruder on the Friendly City’s future
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — He’s a city Hall of Famer and a longtime booster of entertainment in the Friendly City…and soon he’ll be Wheeling’s 71st mayor. Denny Magruder was elected in a closely-watched six-person race last night. He and his team knocked on nearly 8,000 doors in less than three months during his campaign. He […]
Elliott says “It’s humbling” after winning democratic nomination for WV Senate
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The 2024 West Virginia Primary Elections are in the history books with all eyes now turning to the general election this November. Voters elected current Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott as the Democratic nomination for Senate with 45% of the vote. He says he was very humbled to see the […]
Moundsville Police Department seeks new hires, plans move to upgraded facility
MARSHALL COUNTY, WV--The City of Moundsville Police Department is in need of new hires, with an upcoming training in May. Now hiring—that's what the sign reads outside the Moundsville PD doors. The department is in need of two more officers—and Police Chief Tom Mitchell says it can make things difficult.
Softball Game Recap: Wheeling Central Catholic Takes a Loss
On Wednesday, Wheeling Central Catholic faced St. Marys in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights lost 9-0 to the St. Marys Blue Devils. Wheeling Central Catholic was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as St. Marys apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
11th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial honors the nine fallen Wheeling Police officers
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Last year in the United States 136 officers lost their lives in the line of duty. Since the department was formed 218 years ago, nine Wheeling Police officers have made that ultimate sacrifice. To honor and remember these officers, the Wheeling Police Department held their...
Central No-Hit In Regional, Again
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – For the second time in three days St.Marys Cali Masters tossed a no-hitter against Wheeling Central in the Class A Region One Championship. Masters performance led the Blue Devils to a 9-0 win in six innings to claim the regional title and a trip to next week’s state tournament. Leading 1-0 in […]
Wheeling Central Softball Forces Do-Or-Die Game 3
ST MARYS, W.Va. (WTRF)– Wheeling Central Softball defeated St Marys 2-1 on the road Tuesday to push the Sectional Series to Game 3. Josie Frizzel pitched seven strong innings of 1-run ball (not earned) with eight strikeouts. The series will return to Wheeling Wednesday evening for a ‘winner-take-all-game.’
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