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Bridge Tavern revives Wheeling's live music, upholds city's country legacy
WHEELING, W.Va. — The historic Bridge Tavern in downtown Wheeling is bringing live music back to the area and onto the stage. The tavern has been open since 1961 and before that it was the former Wheeling Hotel. It recently underwent a renovation and now the owners are set to host musical acts from across the country.
Twelve indicted for drug trafficking in West Virginia
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Twelve people from Ohio and West Virginia have been charged with distributing cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, ten individuals from the Greater Cleveland area plus two more from the Ohio Valley have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges. The cases were investigated by multi-jurisdictional drug […]
Large scale training exercise with fire ,ems, and local law enforcement happening in Wheeling
The Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and local law enforcement, fire and EMS and medical personnel will be conducting a live large-scale training exercise at Wheeling University on Tuesday, April 30. The exercise is for educational training purposes and will take place between 4-8 p.m. Signage will be posted in the area about the training […]
Goldbaugh to head Newbridge Academy, bridging Ohio Valley's childcare gap
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — The Newbridge Academy for Kids in downtown Wheeling is closer to opening every day, and now an executive director has been named. Officials at Newbridge Church felt there was no one better than Rachael Goldbaugh to take on the role. "She carries our culture and...
3 arrested after several months long investigation into drug trafficking crack cocaine and crystal-meth
Three people have been arrested after a several months long investigation into drug trafficking. The Brooke County Sheriff’s Office said that on April 18, the Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, The Brooke County Sheriff’s Office and Weirton Police Department arrested Larry Reagan of Weirton WV, Ashley Guiler of Weirton WV ,and Kenneth Jett […]
How to vote in Ohio County, WV
The start of a big election year is here, and between now and November West Virginians will have the opportunity to weigh in on a lot of important races. This all starts with the May primary election on May 14, 2024: voters will have a chance to choose Republican, Democratic or Mountain Party ballots, and pick candidates for a U.S. Senate seat, both of West Virginia’s U.S. representatives, and every statewide office including governor. Plus, every seat in the West Virginia House of Delegates is on the ballot, half of the state Senate seats and circuit court, family court and magistrate judges in every county. And that doesn’t even include all of the crucial county and municipal jobs, like boards of education and county sheriff.
Take the Doom Challenge at this West Virginia restaurant
Looking for a food challenge? This West Virginia restaurant is putting you to the test. Taqueria 304 in Wheeling, West Virginia have called out their customers to take on the Diablo’s Doom Challenge. To complete the challenge you must eat three chicken tacos, soft or street, with Jalapenos and Doom sauce. You will need to […]
Ohio school needs to make changes to bus schedule due to bus driver shortage
An Ohio school said they need to make changes to their bus schedule due to a buss driver shortage. Staring on April 24, Indian Creek Local School District said bus 7 riders from the HS and CCE will ride Bus 10 and Bus 4. Bus 10 riders will be: Vireo, Co. Rd. 22A, Reeds Mills, […]
Meet the 2024-25 DA editor in chief: Lauren Taylor
When I was a kid, my older brother and I shared a room, and nearly every night my mom read to us about runaway pumpkins, squirrels wearing scarves and a pair of pale green pants with nobody inside them. Growing up I was never a writer. I never filled the...
Wheeling Island Stadium turf to be replaced following flooding
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Ohio Valley has felt the effects following widespread flooding throughout the region, and Wheeling Island Stadium is one of the main areas of concern. The turf has sustained significant damage from the river rising, and the Ohio County Schools Board of Education made the decision to move forward with an […]
I-70 crash under investigation
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) A semi-truck and a passenger car crashed on I-70 Westbound near Exit 5 around 7:40 p.m. Saturday night. Officials tell 7News a female was taken to the hospital for serious injuries. Officers are still on scene investigating and Westbound traffic was down to one lane as of 9pm. Stick with 7NEWS for […]
Former Robrecht facility will become a riverfront park thanks to $1.7 million in funding
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A piece of long-vacant property in Wheeling will become a riverfront park, thanks to $1.7 million in funding from Governor Jim Justice. The site of the former Robrecht facility, past WesBanco Arena along Wheeling Creek, will have bike and walking paths, trees, green space and connectors to the water for […]
Community rallies behind homeless single father, transforming family's life
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The homeless population across the country continues to increase as times get harder for many and that is no different in Steubenville. Austin-David Rebrook is a single dad raising two young children - a daughter who will be 3 next month and a son who is 2.
Local football players excited for Friday night lights
BELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) – A re-surfaced track, new visitor-side bleachers, new restrooms, a new concession stand and coming soon, and for the first time ever, permanent lights. These are just a few of the up-grades that have taken place over the past two years at historic Nelson Field in Bellaire. School officials say the new […]
Part of Ohio State Route 7 now open
UPDATE State Route 7 is open. ——————————————————————————————————————————- The Ohio Department of Transportation says that part of Ohio State Route 7 is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Officials say a semi is disabled on state route 7 southbound. The semi caused the southbound lanes to close from Steubenville to Mingo Junction Ohio. Estimated time of […]
Market Street reopens in Wheeling but the Streetscape Project is far from finished
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Major news for anyone who drives or walks in downtown Wheeling…Market Street has reopened. After months of detours and massive traffic disruption, the storm sewer excavation part of the project has now been completed. So as of Monday night, Market Street can now be navigated from one end to the other. […]
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