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West Virginia schools raise money for WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Marshall County and Ohio County schools teamed up to raise money for WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. By participating in a themed day at school, students put money towards A Bid for Good, an item featured at the annual WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital Gala. Arica Holt, principal at Center McMechen Elementary, […]
Petition started to unite Ohio State and local high school bands in honor of ‘Hang on Sloopy’ anniversary
OHIO — An Ohio resident has started an online petition on Change.org to honor the legacy of Dorothy Sloop and the 60th anniversary of “Hang on Sloopy.” Michael Castner has taken to the online petition site in the hopes of seeing the Ohio State University Marching Band and the Steubenville Big Red Marching Band perform […]
Aviation Day set to kick off a first of its kind program for two West Virginia Universities
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) A first of its kind, Aviation Program is set to be available to students of West Liberty and Marshall Universities in the Fall. To kick off that program both universities are hosting an Aviation Day this Saturday June 1st at the Wheeling Ohio County Airport from 11 am to 2 pm. […]
‘Steak A Fork In Me’ to help support local high school students pay for college
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — One week from Friday, you can enjoy a steak dinner and help local high school students to afford college at the same time. The Belmont County NAACP’s annual “Steak A Fork In Me” steak fry is a popular event that raises funds for their yearly scholarships. The scholarship competition is […]
Best Of Class 2024: Steubenville, Bellaire, and Buckeye Local
Here are some Ohio Valley students that were chosen for the Best Of Class in 2024. Buckeye Local: Cassandra Burkhead, Andrew Devore, Kaitlynn Merkel, Elizabeth Stock, Jasmine Yohe. Good luck to all the 2024 graduates on their bright future.
Ohio Valley valedictorians celebrated at NEWS9's Top of the Valley event
Class valedictorians from across the Ohio Valley were honored at NEWS9's "Top of the Valley" event on Wednesday. Held at the Sonneborn shelter at Wheeling Park, dozens of high school students celebrated their academic success with their loved ones. Certificates were handed out by NEW9's Jaime Baker, who emceed the...
Meet Ms. Lisa! May’s Golden Apple Awards Winner
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Every student can learn, but maybe not in the same way as others. May’s Golden Apple Awards winner is Lisa Burk who teaches special education at Weir Middle School. She has been an educator for almost 17 years and strives hard each day to bring her students meaningful lessons that are […]
Best Of Class 2024: Bridgeport, Martins Ferry, and Toronto
Here are some Ohio Valley students that were chosen for the Best Of Class in 2024. Bridgeport: Anthony Gear, Campbell Kropka, Keara Handte, Madison Matusik, Katelyn Hunt, Abigial Howell, DaVonte Smith. Martins Ferry: Walker Romshak. Toronto: Dominic Brouscher, Noah Karaffa. Good luck to all the 2024 graduates on their bright...
Summer work blitz: Opportunities abound for students
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — As many schools in the Ohio Valley close their doors for the summer, students will go home with ample leisure time. If they're looking for money or work, there are options. "We've got a lot of work sites throughout the county, especially this year,” Jefferson...
High school roundup for May 29, 2024: Avella claims state playoff spot in Class A baseball
Winning pitcher Bryce Wright allowed one hit and no earned runs and struck out seven in 6⅔ innings while adding a single, double and two runs scored to lead No. 6 Avella to a 6-2 victory over Carmichaels in the WPIAL Class A baseball third-place game Wednesday. Brian Martos...
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