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John Marshall High School honors their 2024 graduates
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Graduation season is in full swing, and tonight, John Marshall High School seniors could not have asked for a more perfect night for their own. The 2024 graduates were honored this evening at Monarch Stadium. This was the school’s 56th commencement. The top one percent of the class includes Grace […]
West Virginia day care will permanently close
A West Virginia day care says it will permanently close. Plays Child Care Center in Moundsville, WV says it will permanently close due to staffing issues. The last day is scheduled to be Friday May 17 at the close of business. The day care said staffing issues has been an issue for a while and […]
The Toss Around: Zoey Winland
SAINT MARYS, W.Va. (WTAP) - Zoey Winland is a senior utility player for the St. Marys Lady Devils. She’s played an important part on a St. Marys team who just won a regional title and is heading to the state tournament for a third straight year. On this WTAP...
Amelia Spidell perfect as Strasburg softball captures third straight district championship
OLD WASHINGTON — Call it district title perfection. Defending D4 state softball champion Strasburg captured a third straight district title, highlighted by All-Ohio pitcher Amelia Spidell, who tossed a perfect game in the Tigers’ 10-0 rout of Caldwell in five innings at the Buckeye Trail Athletic Complex on Thursday.
Gravel Leads Every Lap At Sharon
HARTFORD, Ohio — David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports refuse to stay down for long. The pairing has consistently been the fastest team on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour. Heading into the Ohio weekend Gravel had already collected six checkered flags this season. Nine of his last 12 starts had resulted in top two finishes.
Local high school students unveil impressive community photo mural
BELLAIRE, Ohio (WTRF) — An ambitious project that featured the hard work and dedication of some area high school students is now on display in one local town. After months of planning, preparation, and dedication, the photography class at Bellaire High School revealed a 50 by 25-foot photo mural that now hangs on the wall of the former BJ Ceramics building on Belmont Street.
Polluting state senator is not a good representative for SE Ohio
Athens area residents please be advised – our current state senator is a significant polluter. According to the Columbus Dispatch, injection wells owned by 30th District Senator Brian Chavez for years leached brine underground in Noble County, miles past where it was permitted. On May 13, the Dispatch reported...
Belmont County swears in 4 new humane agents
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – One Belmont County agency is receiving some much need help. Four new humane agents were sworn in today by Judge Albert Davies. The agents are serving on a volunteer basis and will take on a number of duties including collecting evidence and investigating animal hoarding and abuse cases. Belmont County […]
New restaurant plans to open in the Ohio Valley
A new restaurant is opening in the Ohio Valley. The McMechen City Grill plans to host it’s grand opening on May 18 at 9am. The McMechen City Grill is labeled as a being about the basics with classic American and Italian-American cuisine Hours of operation for the restaurant plan to be 9am-9pm daily Monday-Saturday and […]
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival kicks off year 41 with media night
St. Clairsville, OHIO (WTRF) – It was a momentous evening at Undo’s West in St. Clairsville, as the Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival held their media night to kick off their 41st year of the event. Rita Carapelotti from Steubenville was recognized as this year’s Italian American of the Year, and 12 lucky winners of […]
Local businesses boost children's rehab fundraiser with pizza sales
Local organizations raised "dough" for Easterseals Rehabilitation Center to support children with disabilities. Ohio County Schools, Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, and Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal participated. In Moundsville and New Martinsville, Original PJ’s Pizza donated a portion of Friday’s sales to the cause. "I was actually a...
The Roller Derby celebrates grand opening, opens officially to the public Friday
Moundsville (W.Va) — The Roller Derby, a local roller-skating rink, kicked off their grand opening today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. People from all over the community came out to celebrate this fun filled, family-centered site. Marcy Harler, owner of The Roller Derby, says this two-year build was one of the biggest projects she’s […]
Students explore potential jobs during career job fair
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Students at Center McMechen took part in a career fair this afternoon to learn more about the workforce. Several organizations and businesses in the Ohio Valley attended and answered questions the kids had. The most popular question of the day was: “What is your favorite and least favorite thing about […]
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