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Local Salvation Army holds Community Baby Shower for new moms
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Salvation Army of Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler Counties held its Annual Community Baby Shower today. Several local agencies were brought in to share information on nutrition, education, and emotional support for new mothers. Families throughout the area were provided free resources for their baby and could enter […]
Osiris Shriners invites emergency services to Pediatric Burn Seminar
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Osiris Shriners invited local EMS, Fire Rescue, and medical staff to a Pediatric Burn Seminar taught by RN and educational speaker, Debbie Harrel. Harrel has 25 years of experience in the acute care burn unit of Shriners Children’s, a pediatric hospital, and travels around the country educating people on the fundamentals of burn […]
Update: Flood advisory previously issued will expire at 4:45 a.m.
The advisory was for Allegheny, Beaver and Washington counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 4:45 a.m. early this morning for portions of east central Ohio, including the following area, Jefferson OH, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver and Washington, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke and Hancock. The heavy rain has ended for all areas except in Allegheny County, where a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 7:15 a.m. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," states the National Weather Service.
We asked people in the Northern Panhandle what’s on their mind this election season. They told us: roads, jobs and drugs
Every few hours, fleets of tanker trucks zip through the very same narrow two-lane roads George Vucelick travels to get to his Moundsville home. The old, winding country roads now feature a growing number of potholes and divots alongside sections of asphalt that are sagging, even crumbling at some points — illustrating the devastating toll […] We asked people in the Northern Panhandle what’s on their mind this election season. They told us: roads, jobs and drugs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Get ready for a pawsitively fun time at FidoFest May 18
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Grab your leash and treat your pooch to a tail-wagging good time at Volunteer Wheeling’s FidoFest! This event is set for May 18, 2024, at the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park in East Wheeling from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to organizers, Volunteer Wheeling will be unveiling a new art installation […]
Shadyside High School band cooks up $56,000 for new uniforms at community event
Shadyside, OH — The Shadyside High School Band rallied together on Saturday to raise $56,000. The cookout-style affair helped raise funds for the band's new but much-needed uniforms. Hot dogs, drinks, raffles, and more were offered in collaboration with Shadyside Reisbeck's. In reaching their goal, Band Director Robert Moore says the Tiger pride runs deep.
Austin Master Services to face court Monday for radioactive liquids and sludge waste
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — “Radioactive liquids and sludge,” “harmful contaminants,” and “worsened conditions,” are among the descriptions that make up the allegations found in the dozens of pages of court documents against Austin Master Services. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is now asking a Belmont County Judge to hold Austin Master Services, parent company […]
Helping Heroes held “A Night to Remember” for the 11th year
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – For the 11th year in a row, Helping Heroes held “A Night to Remember” to raise money for their organization, while also raising awareness for veteran suicide and homelessness. This was their first year holding a steak fry, where everyone could eat, vie for raffle prizes, and participate in the silent […]
Ohio's new law curbs school cell phone use, sparking debate among educators and students
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed House Bill 250, which would limit cell phone usage in all Ohio schools. Locally, educators and students are speaking out. DeWine signed the bill with the intent of minimizing cell phone usage and distractions for kids in K-12 schools,...
Local businesses boost children's rehab fundraiser with pizza sales
Local organizations raised "dough" for Easterseals Rehabilitation Center to support children with disabilities. Ohio County Schools, Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, and Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal participated. In Moundsville and New Martinsville, Original PJ’s Pizza donated a portion of Friday’s sales to the cause. "I was actually a...
Wheeling Gateway Project set for demolition, new designs to be revealed soon
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Gateway Project is inching closer to its demolition start date, as a contractor has been approved. Raze International of Shadyside was selected as the primary contractor, as it was the lowest qualified bid of five offers. As of Thursday, Triton Construction had begun clearing...
Students explore potential jobs during career job fair
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Students at Center McMechen took part in a career fair this afternoon to learn more about the workforce. Several organizations and businesses in the Ohio Valley attended and answered questions the kids had. The most popular question of the day was: “What is your favorite and least favorite thing about […]
Voter turnout for West Virginia primary drops compared to 2020 cycle
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — They’re votes that decide candidates, set up the races and change the face of our political system…and they don’t take place in November. If you voted in West Virginia’s primary, you helped set the foundation for a major election later this year. But your ballot was one of only about […]
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