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Nelson Croft wins GOP nomination for Ohio County Sheriff
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Ohio County will name a new sheriff come November, and on Wednesday we found out whose names will be on the ballot. Harry “Nelson” Croft Jr. has won the Republican nomination, earning 55 percent of the vote last night against Charlie Murphy. Croft began his career with the county sheriff’s […]
Woman killed in crash after vehicle strikes a concrete footer; Charges pending for male driver
A woman is dead after a vehicle she was in crashed. Officials say they were called to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Veterans drive and Main Street in Follansbee, WV where the vehicle which was traveling north on Main Street had left the roadway and struck a concrete footer supporting a metal […]
Wheeling Life HUB could soon become a full-time shelter
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Life Hub in Wheeling that houses homeless people during the winter months could soon become a full-service shelter for those in need. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was in Wheeling on Monday to tour the various WHeeling Housing Authority properties. Their final stop was at the Life […]
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...
Local organization hosts an Afternoon of Tea with Friends
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special group of talented women gathered on Tuesday in Wheeling to enjoy an elegant tea party with each other. The Advocates for the Rights of Citizens hosted its Afternoon Tea with Friends Tuesday at Waterfront Hall with some help from Enchanted Parties by Carrie. ARC hosts an annual talent show […]
Police release name of person that was stabbed in an Ohio home and died at a hospital
UPDATE- Police have released the name of the person that died in an Ohio homicide. Officials say Bruce W. Flieger of Jewett, Ohio died at a local hospital after being stabbed inside a home. STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) Steubenville Police are investigating a homicide. Just before 11:45 pm Wednesday night Police were dispatched to a residence […]
Wheeling honors fallen heroes during National Police Week with solemn tribute
WHEELING, W.Va. — It’s National Police Week and the City of Wheeling hosted a special memorial on Monday to honor its police officers. Nine police officers - that's how many officers have been killed while serving with the Wheeling Police Department during its 218 years. They were remembered with a 21-gun salute and reading of names.
11 local nurses graduate from first-ever residency program
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Eleven first year nurses graduated from WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital’s first-ever nurse residency program this morning. This is the program’s first cohort, and they met with mentors every month to learn about a variety of topics. Some discussions included building communication skills with co-workers and patients, evidence-based research, emergency […]
Animal Shelter needs foster families for kittens as more come in each day with limited space
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hancock County Animal Shelter is in serious need of foster families for kittens as more come in each day with limited space. Right now, the shelter has “bottle baby”, kittens who need a little extra care and more developed kittens. Hope Sayre says the shelter will give you […]
Owner of post office box listed on controversial Wheeling mayor’s race flyer speaks out
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The owner of the Wheeling post office box linked to controversial mailers concerning the Wheeling mayoral race is speaking out. Wheeling resident Lou Smith was contacted by The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register for the alleged misuse of his post office box, one he says he’s had since 2017. Smith is a retired […]
Moore Capito stops in Wheeling ahead of Tuesday primary
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – 7News is your local election headquarters. West Virginia gubernatorial candidate Moore Capito made a stop in Wheeling today. He said he’s done a 100,000 mile journey all over the state, listening to the citizens about their concerns. He said he’s thrilled to have the endorsement of Governor Jim Justice. Capito says […]
Nailers Say Goodbye to the 2023-24 Season
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– After getting swept by the Toledo Walleye last Friday, the Nailers are officially in the off-season. While they didn’t quite reach all their goals, Derek Army, Davis Bunz, and the rest of the roster will never forget what’s been a special season in Wheeling…
UPDATE: Steubenville police identify victim in Wednesday night stabbing homicide
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Steubenville police have released the name of the victim of a Wednesday night homicide. Police say 58-year-old Bruce W. Flieger, of Jewett, was stabbed and later was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officers were called around 11:45 to a residence at 801 Oakmont Avenue. Police...
Steubenville's new mural by Kyle Holbrook to honor Lewis and Clark this summer
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The city of Steubenville unveiled a new mural that will be coming to the community this summer. The artwork is being done by Kyle Holbrook, who so far has painted murals in 43 countries and 49 states. The theme of the mural is a tribute...
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