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Ohio Patrol OVI Checkpoint on State Route 7 on Friday
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Steubenville Police Department, announced on Friday that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM tonight on State Route 7 near Ross Street in Steubenville, Ohio in Jefferson County. According to officials, […]
Budding Wheeling prepares local teens for future careers
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local organization is continuing one of their programs that helps prepare teens in Greater Wheeling for their future careers. Budding Wheeling is now headed into their 3rd season of teaching local teens in Wheeling how to farm and how to start a business. The Budding Wheeling Program is a project […]
Rock Out Against Rape with the Upper Ohio Valley SAHC
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center held their Rock Out Against Rape event Saturday evening. Guests could jam to music, try their hand at one of the raffle baskets, or enjoy an array of food and refreshments. Ashley Carpenter, executive director of SAHC, says although sexual assault […]
How a simple stop became a potentially 'deadly shootout' at Kroger: Video gives details
What was supposed to be a simple stop following a suspected drug deal turned into an afternoon shootout with police inside a busy Kroger in Colerain Township. At a news conference Thursday, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers played body camera and security video showing how gunfire erupted seconds after officers tried to question...
Ohio police search for suspect following high-speed chase
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — A suspect pursued through the Ohio Valley is still on the loose. It started at 8 p.m. Thursday, when Martins Ferry Police officers pulled over a driver for a stop sign violation and asked for his license and registration. Police Chief Jerry Murphy tells 7News the driver took off, going […]
Tony Teramana Cancer Center Celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day with a special event and fundraiser
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Trinity Health System Tony Teramana Cancer Center celebrates cancer survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day. Staff members and guests alike took part in raffle baskets, food, and dancing. Gretchen Heizler, manager of oncology services at the cancer center, says that today is about recognizing what cancer patients go through […]
2nd Annual Pride on the Plaza celebrates love and inclusion in the Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There were plenty of smiles, laughs, and love shared among hundreds of people on Saturday at the Heritage Port Plaza in Wheeling. The Friendlier City Project hosted its 2nd Annual Pride on the Plaza event, which aims to celebrate the history and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. The event featured live […]
West Virginia’s first governor to be honored with unveiling of statue on state’s birthday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A truck pulled up to West Virginia Independence Hall this morning, bearing a huge statue of the state’s first governor, Arthur Boreman. The project was three years in the making–from idea to sculpting to delivery at its new home in Wheeling. Historian Margaret...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office looking for stolen vehicle
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a vehicle that was stolen from Mullen’s Hauling and Excavating in Empire around 1:30pm on Friday. The suspect is described as a white male with tattoos and a slim build. He was also wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. The […]
Motivate Your Monday: Be the Awesome Person Inside of You
This Motivate Your Monday segment is sponsored by Trinity Health System. Do you ever meet new people and just admire qualities that they have, and think to yourself, “Wow! I wish I could be more like them!”? I’ve always been envious of people who can wake up super early and knock out their workout. I tend to be shy at times and look up to outgoing people.
Help lighten a family’s load this summer at the Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — Summer means there aren’t any school buses to catch or alarms to wake up to…but it also means you may have time to give to others. One volunteer group in Brooke and Hancock Counties is looking for students or anyone with spare time to volunteer in its family-driven mission. The Brooke […]
Wheeling Fire Department battles multiple house fires with active power lines down
UPDATE: JUNE 8, 2024 1:20 P.M. Officials have confirmed that five homes are involved in the fire that broke out on the 1000 block of McColloch Street in East Wheeling. Officials say the call came in just before 11 a.m. on Saturday. All crews are accounted for at this time. Officials are still on scene […]
Tax exemptions were announced for this local town and more residents discussed Wheeling’s Exempted Homeless Camp: Here’s a look back this week’s top stories
(WTRF) – Tax exemptions were announced for this local town and more residents discussed Wheeling’s Exempted Homeless Camp. 7News Anchor Annalise Murphy takes a look back at this week’s top headlines. “It’s about time” – Brown announces tax exemptions for East Palestine residents Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown announced on Wednesday that all affected […]
PAP Club Hosts 6th Annual Band Bash with special tribute to veterans
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — It was a day filled with live music, sunshine, and a special tribute to the veterans in the Ohio Valley on Saturday in Wheeling. The Polish American Patriotic Club hosted its 6th annual Band Bash at the PAP club on Jacob Street. During one of the five live performances, the club […]
Martins Ferry Annual Strawberry Festival is sweeter than ever
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — Martins Ferry hosted their Annual Strawberry Festival where guests could browse an array of vendors, listen to live music, or enjoy a strawberry flavored treat. Paul Stecker, President of Project Forward, says that he remembers visiting the festival when he was a kid, and that compared to today the festival has […]
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