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Poll workers report “low turnout” for Ohio’s Special Election
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – 7News is your local election headquarters, and 2 words could be heard today at polling places in Belmont County. “Light turnout.” Many people didn’t even realize there was an election. It’s between Republican Michael Rulli and Democrat Michael Kripchak. The winner will go to Congress, but only for six months. […]
3rd Annual Duck Derby makes a splash in Wellsburg
WELLSBURG, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Wellsburg Kiwanis Club held their 3rd Annual Duck Derby at the Wellsburg Warf to raise money for children in the community. Derby-goers could participate in an array of duck themed games, check out the car show, or root for their winning duck in the Duck Derby. Roughly 2000 […]
Active shooter drill keeps students safe at West Liberty University
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Liberty University held their annual active shooter drill where EMS services, law enforcement, staff and students all took part in a mock-shooter simulation. In a real-life scenario response time is critical. Drills like these allow emergency personnel to work together, neutralize the threat, and quickly assess victims with […]
The Gift Christmas Concert coming to Wheeling
Experience a heartwarming family friendly Christmas concert in Wheeling with “The Gift.” The Gift will be at the Capitol Theatre on December 7 at 7pm. Artists performing during “The Gift” will be Jo Ann Jones, Roger Hoard and Dan Jones, Mark Statler, Ron Retzer Trio, The Fox Family, Liam Peck, Rhiannon Jones, Jamie Peck, Chad […]
Steubenville set for economic surge with Greek festival and Dean Martin event
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Considering the busy week Steubenville is about to have, the city is expecting to see an economic boost as a result. The 3-day Holy Trinity Greek Festival’s arrival on Wednesday usually means about 20,000 people will visit. And the Dean Martin Festival will bring in...
Young, Saccoccia Enter National Hall Of Fame
CANTON,OHIO (WTRF) – Two of the best to ever walk the sidelines in the Ohio Valley were honored on a national stage recently. Wheeling Central’s Mike Young and Steubenville’s Reno Saccoccia are now members of the National High School Football Hall Of Fame, inducted with the Class of 2024. The ceremony was held last Friday […]
St.C Post 159 Picks Up First Win
ST.CLAIRSVILLE,OHIO (WTRF) – St.Clairsville Post 159 earned their first win of the season Tuesday at home 15-5 in six over New Philadelphia Post 139. A six run sixth ended the game, Post 159 also banged out 15 hits. St.C is now 1-1 on the young season and travels to Wheeling on Wednesday.
This Steubenville store connects its farmers to its community – a model that has federal backing
On a sunny Wednesday in Steubenville, a family of four roams the small aisles of a downtown grocery store. Kids zip past the mounds of produce, paper bags of flour and jars of spices to check off their shopping list. They grab blueberries and leafy greens and stop to smell the fresh bread on the shelf.
Attorney wants alleged Ohio murder client to stay in jail because “that’s the safest place for him” due to death threats
Accused murderer Brian Melott was arraigned Monday on two counts of murder and one count of voluntary manslaughter. The 21-year-old Bellaire man allegedly shot 19-year-old David Allen to death on April 27th outside the Francis Wallace Apartments.
Driver hospitalized after crash during horse race at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- A driver was flown to the hospital after an accident over the weekend at The Meadows racetrack in Washington.The video shows three horses getting tangled up during the harness race on Saturday. One horse started falling back, and the injured horse and driver were thrown onto the track.The driver, Mike Wilder, was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital. The horse had to be euthanized.KDKA-TV has reached out to get an update on Wilder's status.
Local Commissioners put out bid for engineering firm for animal shelter sewage treatment facility
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) Brooke County Commissioners recently received a notice of deficiency for their sewage treatment facility at the Brooke County Animal Shelter and Emergency Operations Center. Commissioners took immediate action at the meeting approving to advertise for a Request for a Quote (RFQ) for engineering firms that wish to bid on the project. Commissioners […]
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 […]
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.
Augusta Levy’s Spectrum of Color Fun Run will “Color You Au-some” for a good cause
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Augusta Levy Learning Center is transforming Downtown Wheeling into a “Spectrum of Color” this weekend for their “Color Me Au-some” Fun Run. Runners and walkers of all abilities will pass through every color of the rainbow, bubbles, and an all-new foam station at this year’s event on June 15th at […]
More women needed for construction jobs not only in West Virginia but throughout the U.S.
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced an initiative to bring more women into construction jobs. With construction workers being a vital part of manufacturing and production in the country the department saw the need for a larger number of females working these jobs. As the older generations begin to retire […]
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