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Local high school senior streamlines Bulldog logo for consistency and professionalism
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Bridgeport Schools had a problem–too many bulldogs. Not the actual canine, but the logo of their mascot took many different forms. Senior Maddie Matusik noticed ten different images of bulldogs in one hallway alone. Some were profiles; others were headshots, some looked aggressive, and others were just serious. So, Maddie took on the challenge of streamlining the […]
Beech Bottom wastewater treatment plant improvement project moves forward
BEECH BOTTOM, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia has given the go-ahead for a $12.1 million wastewater treatment project in Beech Bottom to move forward. At its meeting on May 1st, the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council approved the technical review from the Brooke County Public Service District. The village is now able to begin the […]
Steubenville student receives 'Reed Haynes Mental Health Matters Scholarship'
Steubenville Big Red held their Academic Awards Banquet. In light of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, one student in particular won the Reed Haynes Mental Health Matters Scholarship. Reed Haynes died by suicide in January of 2023; he would have graduated this year. His mother, Misty Spadafora, transformed her...
West Liberty University celebrates graduating class of 2024
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Thousands of people came out to West Liberty University on Saturday to celebrate the University’s Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony began at 11 a.m. at the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex. West Liberty welcomed back 1987 graduate Michael Marotti to serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Marotti […]
Big Hats and Bow Ties come out to celebrate Elmhurst’s 134 years of service
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Big hats and bow ties are staples of the Kentucky Derby. Now, that tradition is back in our area, with Elmhurst’s second annual “Big Hats and Bow Ties” Night at the Races event. The non-profit senior assisted living residence is celebrating 134 years of service. It all kicked off at […]
Two more defendants added in suit against Austin Masters Services
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — There’s a new development in the civil suit against Austin Master Services, the company allegedly storing radioactive and fracking waste beyond the allowed limit in Martins Ferry. Ohio Attorney General David Yost has now added two more defendants to the suit–parent company American Environmental Partners and owner Brad Domitrovitsch. The […]
Temple Shalom keeps it sweet at their 32nd Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Temple Shalom serves up something sweet during their 32nd Annual Chocolate Extravaganza. Guests could try samples from over a dozen chocolatiers, caterers and candy factories, try their hand at the cake raffle or win on of the 50 door prize giveaways. Rabbi Joshua Leif, rabbi at Temple Shalom Wheeling, says that […]
Poker Run riders travel in the rain for Forgotten Angels
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — More than a dozen motorcycle riders drove miles around the Ohio Valley in the rain…just to draw a winning poker hand. The Experience Church in St. Clairsville hosted its first poker run, to point the way for children who have left foster care and don’t know where to go next […]
Police looking for person who stole from a West Virginia business
Police say they need assistance from the public identifying a person that allegedly stole from a local business. Wheeling Police say a person was involved in a shoplifting incident at a Center Wheeling business. The person left the establishment with about $89.98 of merchandise, according to officials. If you have any information or recognize the […]
BHS Standout Zach Rohrig Receives Curt Warner Award at Victory Awards Dinner in Wheeling
Bridgeport High School standout Zach Rohrig was honored with the Curt Warner Running Back of the Year Award at the 77th annual Victory Awards Dinner on Sunday at River City in Wheeling. Rohrig, a two-time first-team Class AAA All-State selection and the third player in Harrison County history to win...
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