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6 days ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
by: Dan Mayeres Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 06:35 PM EDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 06:35 PM EDT WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Three area people were honored this afternoon by the Ohio County Partners in Prevention. They were recognized for their outstanding efforts in improving the lives of children here in the Ohio Valley.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
by: Dan Mayeres Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 07:24 PM EDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 07:32 PM EDT WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Twelve individuals will be inducted into The Wheeling Hall of Fame this summer. Their names were revealed by Mayor Denny Magruder and Hall of Fame Board Chairman Robert DeFrancis on Thursday at the Hall of Fame, inside Wesbanco Arena.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
by: Dan Mayeres Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 07:10 PM EDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 07:10 PM EDT WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Volunteers from over a dozen local organizations helped distribute a wide variety of food items to hundreds of area families just in time for Easter.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack visited Wheeling on Wednesday to distribute thousands in unclaimed property funds, but he also spoke with business leaders during his stop in the Friendly City. Much of the discussion centered on challenges facing the city, as well as growth opportunities. Treasurer Pack says one of the main goals of the visit is to see the impact state dollars have on the region.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Wheeling Health Right’s Chef’s Auction held it’s annual kick-off breakfast this morning at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack. It’s an opportunity to get everyone ready for the big event, which will take place on Thursday night, May 8th at WesBanco Arena. It will include the area’s top chef’s and restaurants sampling their finest works.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
Bridgeport, OHIO (WTRF) – Some new information on a story you 1st saw here on 7NEWS. An area athlete is being recognized for her display of sportsmanship and kindness. Just recently we told you the story Bridgeport track athlete Alli Vargas. During a race she turned and gave some words of encouragement to one of her competitors sacrificing her own time in the processThe story was captured by photographer Bob Passmore and made it’s rounds on social media.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
by: Dan Mayeres Posted: Apr 13, 2025 / 06:35 PM EDT Updated: Apr 13, 2025 / 10:25 PM EDT BRIDGEPORT, Ohio (WTRF) — Anyone who has played a sport here in the local area knows the competition can be intense. But tonight, we bring you the story of two area athletes who ended up being best of friends despite a close race. It’s considered one of the most challenging races in the sport of track.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A colorful new addition to Wheeling’s Heritage Trail is about to change the entire landscape. The project is almost complete, as several local students are making their mark on the Friendly City. Local Muralist Mindi Yeabrough has joined upper-class art students at Wheeling Park High School to add a new mural to the trail. It’s a detailed design that is now in its second day. The first phase involved painting the lines; now they are adding color.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Dan Mayeres
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Despite the chilly morning temperatures, well over a dozen volunteers turned out to help restore one of Wheeling’s most well-known landmarks. A tree planting ceremony was held on the grounds of Wheeling Park to help celebrate not only the upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day but also the park’s 100th Anniversary. As many as 15 trees were planted throughout the park. Park officials say they hope to plant 100 trees over the next three years.
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1 week ago | 
wtrf.com | Jake McGlumphy |Dan Mayeres
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — Several area schools traveled to St. Clairsville on Friday for the 2025 St. Clairsville Dave Porterfield Memorial Invitational. In the girls 4×800 meter relay, the John Marshall team of Kalyn Reese, Lily Williams, Brooke Cole and Zoe Zervos get the win in a time of 10:25:84. In the boys 4×800 meter relay, the Monarchs are winners again, despite a strong challenge from Bellaire.
