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Ohio County Sheriff’s Deputy receives VFW National Law Enforcement Award
ELM GROVE, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars in the State of West Virginia honored the 2024 National Law Enforcement Award recipient, Andrew Weisal, a Sheriff’s Deputy from the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office. This award is given to an officer who maintains a record of exemplary service to the community and is nominated […]
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 […]
Wheeling Central forces game three with 2-1 regional win over St. Marys
ST. MARYS – In game one of the best-of-three regional championship series between St. Marys and Wheeling Central, Blue Devils’ pitcher Cali Masters threw a no-hitter en route to a 3-0 victory against the Maroon Knights. Game two was also a well-pitched affair, but this time St. Marys fell to Central by a final of 2-1, forcing a winner-takes-all game three in Wheeling on Wednesday.
Wheeling Miners celebrate Mother’s Day with a special home game on Sunday
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and if you’re looking for some great family fun, why not grab a ticket to the Friendly City’s most exciting new event. The Wheeling Miners Indoor Football team will be hitting the field at WesBanco Arena for their 3rd home game, and this one is dedicated […]
Wheeling Mayoral Race: Meet the candidates
7NEWS is your Local Election Headquarters, and voters are going to make their voices heard on who should be Wheeling’s next Mayor. There are 6 candidates running and 7News profiled each one of them for you. Those running are: Chad Thalman, Denny Magruder, J.T. Thomas, Rosemary Ketchum, Carl Carpenter and Beth Hinebaugh. Chad Thalman Chad […]
Moundsville Police Department seeks new hires, plans move to upgraded facility
MARSHALL COUNTY, WV--The City of Moundsville Police Department is in need of new hires, with an upcoming training in May. Now hiring—that's what the sign reads outside the Moundsville PD doors. The department is in need of two more officers—and Police Chief Tom Mitchell says it can make things difficult.
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...
Senior is 'forever grateful' for the Adena community
CHILLICOTHE — Graduating Adena senior Brady Bossert has overcome all the challenges life has put in his way to make it to graduation as not only a senior but one looked upon fondly by the staff of the school. As the only boy in his set of triplets Bossert...
Ohio County Board of Education honors robotics excellence
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a night to honor excellence at this evening’s meeting of the Ohio County Board of Education. The Robotics program was recognized for their great efforts this year, including a state title. Wheeling Park High School’s Iron Patriots team even made it to the semi-finals at this year’s VEX […]
Ohio father who’s daughter died after he dropped one-year-old child at hospital covered in fentanyl is released from jail
7News has confirmed that 38-year-old Cameron Cothran of Bellaire has posted bond and has been released from the Belmont County Jail. In his arraignment on May 3, the prosecution requested that Cothran’s bond be increased from $50,000 to $100,000, and the judge granted that increase. But since then, officials confirm that Cothran has posted that […]
Hall Brothers Racing thrills fans with free monster truck show at Thomas Garage
St. Clairsville — The Hall Brothers Racing team made a stop at Thomas Garage in St. Clairsville on Saturday afternoon with Rammunition. The event featured a car show, with the afternoon being highlighted by seeing the truck in action. "This is our ninth year in a row having the...
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