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Rob Metzger

Ohio Valley

Anchor and Reporter at WTOV-TV (Steubenville, OH)

Doing the sports anchor-reporter thing for @wtov9. Previous stops at @wwaysports @sportsWOAY Proud alum of @ohiou

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  • 1 month ago | wtov9.com | Rob Metzger

    BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Colton McKivitz is returning to his roots this weekend to support his high school alma mater. McKivitz is set to host his inaugural golf classic on Saturday at Belmont Hills Country Club. The event has already sold out, with 28 teams participating and a waiting list in place, along with a substantial list of hole sponsors.

  • Nov 21, 2024 | wtov9.com | Rob Metzger

    WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. — Following a ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court, the Class A state volleyball tournament can begin. The ruling says the SSAC may proceed with the Class A championship “according to its rules and authority.” As a result of the court rulings, Tyler Consolidated will not be part of the Class A field. This also affects cheering.

  • Aug 2, 2024 | wtov9.com | Rob Metzger

    8.2.24 Video: Wheeling Post 1 prepping for regional appearanceby Rob MetzgerSat, August 3rd 2024 at 11:34 PM

  • Jul 25, 2024 | wtov9.com | Rob Metzger

    TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio — Three years ago, Dover High School alum Hunter Armstrong entered uncharted waters. He was a first time Olympian after surprising many with a second-place backstroke finish at the 2021 swim trials. He returned home with a gold medal, swimming in the semifinals of the 400-medley relay in Tokyo after just missing out on finals spot in 100 backstroke.

  • Jul 24, 2024 | wtov9.com | Rob Metzger

    DOVER, Ohio — Dover High School alum Hunter Armstrong is nearing his second summer Olympic Games appearance. NEWS9’s Rob Metzger caught up with people who know the former Ohio State Buckeye very well -- Ryan and Edie, his parents, plus his older brother Jake, who was a Big 12 swimming champion at WVU. “He didn't have a goal to be an Olympian ... he just wanted to make the national team,” Edie said.

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Rob Metzger @RMetzgerWTOV9
11 Jun 25

RT @DylanWTOV9: Tomorrow @JHillgroveWTOV & I will continue our coverage leading up to the start to the 125th U.S. Open on @WTOV9. If you a…

Rob Metzger
Rob Metzger @RMetzgerWTOV9
10 Jun 25

While @JHillgroveWTOV was at Steelers minicamp, I was at practice round #2 at Oakmont ahead of the US Open. We’ll hear from the winners of the year’s two majors so far, plus the defending US Open champ during sports at 6! @JHillgroveWTOV & @DylanWTOV9 will be live here tomorrow. https://t.co/8CUF9kHRge

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“As I was going through my personal stuff, this was my only option. It was here, or not play. - Aaron Rodgers on weighing his options, including other teams, this offseason. #Steelers @WTOV9 https://t.co/RftuQwAU4t

Rob Metzger
Rob Metzger @RMetzgerWTOV9
10 Jun 25

RT @JHillgroveWTOV: Mike Tomlin speaking now. Says there’s no concern with TJ Watt’s future with the #Steelers. @WTOV9