Dan Mayeres

Multimedia Journalist at WTRF-TV (Wheeling, WV)

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Articles

Challenging hills, strong community, and racing tradition draw crowds to Wheeling

2 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

by: Dan Mayeres Posted: May 24, 2025 / 07:00 PM EDT Updated: May 24, 2025 / 07:00 PM EDT WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Now in its 47th year the Ogden race, has definitely stood the test of time. It’s an event that brings people here to the Friendly City from all over the country. But what keeps them coming back?
Wheeling Farmers' Market celebrates 70 years of local flavor and craftsmanship

2 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

by: Dan Mayeres Posted: May 23, 2025 / 05:53 PM EDT Updated: May 23, 2025 / 05:55 PM EDT WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Since 1955, the Wheeling Farmers’ Market has been providing area residents with locally grown food and homemade crafts. Saturday kicks off its 70th year with a variety of local businesses and vendors.
Three “Ironmen” mark 47 years in Ogden Half Marathon, only ones to run every race since the beginning

2 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

by: Dan Mayeres Posted: May 22, 2025 / 06:27 PM EDT Updated: May 23, 2025 / 03:44 AM EDT WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – It’s been 47 years, but a trio of “Ironmen” are still going strong. Pat Cronin, Mike Lemasters and Tim Cogan are set to lace up the shoes, once again, for the Ogden Newspaper’s Half Marathon Classic.
Local agency receives $1.2M for assessments of contaminated areas

2 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

by: Dan Mayeres Posted: May 20, 2025 / 06:56 PM EDT Updated: May 20, 2025 / 06:56 PM EDT (WTRF) – One local agency recently secured a grant to boost economic development in three local counties. The Brooke, Hancock, and Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commision will receive one-point-two million dollars though the Enviornmental Protection Agency.
Attorneys seek to add new defendants in East Ohio Regional Hospital lawsuit

2 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

BELMONT COUNTY, OH – A new motion is being filed in the on-going lawsuit against the owners of East Ohio Regional Hospital. Attorneys with Gold, Khourey & Turak tell 7-news they are petitioning the courts to amend the original complaint against Dr. John Johnson. The new motion would allow the firm to add additional entities. That includes, Dr Johnson’s son, Nithin Johnson.
John Marshall High School swim teams honored at Ohio Valley Mall

2 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

by: Dan Mayeres Posted: May 19, 2025 / 05:35 PM EDT Updated: May 19, 2025 / 05:35 PM EDT MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – It was a season to remember for one area sports team. For the first time in school history the John Marshall girls swim team finished the season as West Virginia State Champions.
Local financial expert says targeted tariffs could pay off

3 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Tariff policies issued by the Trump Administration have economic experts divided on their potential long-term effects. Initially, the announcement of tariffs sent shockwaves throughout the markets. However, recent trade deals and the reduction of tariffs in some countries have helped ease some of that volatility.
50 years later, local Navy corpsman's sacrifice still honored by family

3 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

TORONTO, OH — Today marks 50 years since Navy Corpsman Ronald Manning of Toronto died in the Vietnam War. He was just 21 years old. He was listed as missing in action for more than two decades before the family received any type of closure. 7News reporter Dan Mayeres sat down with Manning’s siblings to talk about the darkest days that followed this tragedy — and the warm memories of their fallen hero that still live on today.
Wheeling takes over Main Street maintenance, asks residents to help keep area clean

3 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – As Downtown Wheeling’s Streetscape project enters its next phase, city officials say there is light at the end of the tunnel. Starting today the city will take over the maintenance of the plants and vegetation on Main Street. This part of the project was completed last year and according to the original contract, the state would maintain it for one year. The city will now be responsible for watering plants, pruning trees and general clean up.
Local mayor and police call for state to help reduce risk on state roadway

3 weeks ago | wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres

by: Dan Mayeres Posted: May 13, 2025 / 06:29 PM EDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 06:43 PM EDT NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Officials and residents of one West Virginia town are seeking help from the state following recent injuries and fatalities on a stretch of road.