Dan Mayeres
Multimedia Journalist at WTRF-TV (Wheeling, WV)
Articles
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1 day ago |
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Some sad news out of Belmont County as a local school that has served as a cornerstone in one Ohio Valley community for more than a century has closed its doors. 7News spoke to officials at St John’s Central Academy in Bellaire, who talked about the reasons behind their difficult decision. None of this wanted to see this happen.
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2 days ago |
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Due to the devastating flooding in Ohio County, officials with the YWCA of Wheeling have announced that the opening ceremony for this year’s Juneteenth celebration has been canceled. The event was originally scheduled for this Thursday, at Heritage PortInstead, organizers are dedicating June 19 as a Day of Service to support those impacted.
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5 days ago |
wtrf.com | Mary Flavin |Dan Mayeres
WHEELING, W.V. (WTRF) — Ohio County is under a state of emergency as city officials and EMS services worked around the clock to help those who’ve been affected. On Sunday 5 fatalities were confirmed and 4 people are reported as missing. Officials urge community members to stay away from road closures with the most extensive damage being in Elm Grove, Triadelphia and Valley Grove. They say several roads are deemed unsafe in these areas.
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5 days ago |
wtrf.com | Mary Flavin |Dan Mayeres
by: Mary Flavin, Dan Mayeres Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 07:42 AM EDT Updated: Jun 16, 2025 / 08:52 AM EDT WHEELING, W.V. (WTRF) — As emergency officials survey the damage produced by the flash flood, some residents don’t know where to start to pick up the pieces. Amidst the chaos of today, one Elm Grove family shares a heart-wrenching story of loss after the flash flood destroyed their home.
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6 days ago |
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres |Amber Baker
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Flash flooding triggered a full-scale emergency response in Ohio County on Saturday, with rescue crews working diligently to respond throughout the day. Floodwaters rose rapidly across the county, with significant flooding reported on U.S. Route 40. As a result, Ohio County officials advised drivers to avoid the stretch between Valley Grove and Dallas Pike.
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