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Owner of Bellaire Bridge Found Guilty of Criminal Contempt; Facing Six Years in Prison

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The owner of the of the Bellaire Bridge was found guilty of criminal contempt Wednesday in federal court in Columbus.
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Local Hospital Posts Ebola Awareness Signs Video included

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As the fear of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues, one local hospital is making sure their patients and visitors are protected. Wheeling Hospital has signs placed throughout the entire facility. Staff members working the front desks are asking people about their recent travel history and symptoms. More>>

WTRF-C.A. House Band of the Week: Indian Creek Redskins Video included

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Many marching bands across the area have experienced dwindling numbers over the years, but that is not the case at Indian Creek, where the band is tremendously popular among the students and community. More>>

Wheeling Woman Receives Community Service Award Video included

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A hard-working woman who is dedicated to serving others in the Wheeling community was honored on Wednesday.
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Police Offer Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips for Families

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Local authorities are preparing to keep kids and families safe this Halloween, and they're offering tips on safety for everyone.
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Mingo Junction Officials Find Massive Water Leak

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An Ohio Valley town that has struggled with financial problems now finds out it has another big issue on its hands. Mingo Junction officials discovered they have been losing 600,000 gallons of water a day from the water plant, when sewage treatment personnel were cleaning out a catch basin in a storm sewer and noticed a wet area by the sewage treatment plant. More>>

Steubenville Police Tracking Counterfeit Money

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Steubenville Police say counterfeit $50 bills are being passed around. Police say they have spotted them at three different locations.Captain Joel Walker is advising residents to take a few minutes to check their money, especially with the holiday season coming up.Captain Walker says that these 50 dollar bills don't feel like a regular bill, they have the same serial number and they also don't have the presidents hologram in the bottom right corner. More>>

Jefferson County Man Found Guilty of Rape, Assault and Possession

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Jefferson County resident Andre Wade has been found guilty of rape, assault and possession of drugs. More>>

Murray Energy Adds 100 Million Tons to Illinois Coal Holdings

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ST. LOUIS (AP) - A leading U.S. coal company says it has added roughly 100 million tons of coal reserves and resources to its southern Illinois portfolio.Ohio-based Murray Energy says it bought those assets in Hamilton and Saline counties from Consol Energy of Pennsylvania. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.Murray says the acquired property and rights are adjacent to a mine operated by subsidiary American Coal Co.Murray says the deal increases its coal reserves to three billion tons. The co... More>>

West Virginia gets $9.7 Million Grant to Curb Gun Violence

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The West Virginia Department of Education is getting a grant to curb gun violence by connecting families, schools and communities to mental health services.The agency is set to receive the $9.7 million from Project AWARE. West Virginia is one of 120 states and local school districts receiving grants for mental health first aid training.Officials say the grant is part of a national initiative to support teachers, schools and communities in recognizing and responding to... More>>

Marshall County Man Who Fell Ill Overseas Is Finally Back in the U.S. Video included

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A Marshall County man who has been in a coma overseas for eight months is finally back United States to continue his treatment.  
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WTRF.com UPDATE: Evacuations Lifted, Scene Secured at Jefferson County Well Pad Site

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A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for a two mile radius after a gas well head was sheared off by crews working at a site near the Mingo Junction Sportsmen's Club off County Road 26, according to our news partners at the Herald Star. More>>

Renovations Continue at Market Plaza in Wheeling

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The Market Plaza in Downtown Wheeling has been undergoing renovations for months. Some of the upgrades include new seating areas, sidewalks, green space and planters, and even some parking spaces being added to the plaza.
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WVU Students Look Into Preserving Former Brooke Glass Site

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Officials and students at a university are working to preserve and propel the history at a 100-year-old factory in the Northern Panhandle. On Tuesday, the students paid a visit to the factory, and the town it's in, to get a grasp on how to go about preserving its history. More>>

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  • Band of the Week: Brooke High School

    Band of the Week: Brooke High School

    Thursday, October 9 2014 10:10 AM EDT2014-10-09 14:10:02 GMT
    This week's WTRF C.A. House "Band of the Week "comes to us from the Northern Panhandle, known as the "pride of Brooke County." The news spread like wild fire when Brooke High School students found out that they were chosen as Band of the Week. "It's nice knowing all of our hard work has paid off," said Ashley VanCamp, Color Guard Captain.Members of the Brooke High School Marching Band pride themselves on their cohesiveness and their great ability to work together as what makes them successful...
    This week's WTRF C.A. House "Band of the Week "comes to us from the Northern Panhandle, known as the "pride of Brooke County." The news spread like wild fire when Brooke High School students found out that they were chosen as Band of the Week. "It's nice knowing all of our hard work has paid off," said Ashley VanCamp, Color Guard Captain.Members of the Brooke High School Marching Band pride themselves on their cohesiveness and their great ability to work together as what makes them successful...

  • Band of the Week, Wheeling Park High School

    Band of the Week, Wheeling Park High School

    Thursday, October 2 2014 11:06 AM EDT2014-10-02 15:06:16 GMT
    This week's WTRF, CA House "Band Of The Week" is the Wheeling Park High School Marching Band.As the sun is mellowing and the leaves are changing, the 90 members of Park's band are working. They started in July, and are working on an ever-changing, creative half-time show.This year's theme - "The music of now.""We started with a little bit of Daft Punk, then it went into adding a Fallout Boy tune, and some Imagine Dragons - groups I'd never heard of. But when I heard the music, it was fantasti...
    This week's WTRF, CA House "Band Of The Week" is the Wheeling Park High School Marching Band.As the sun is mellowing and the leaves are changing, the 90 members of Park's band are working. They started in July, and are working on an ever-changing, creative half-time show.This year's theme - "The music of now.""We started with a little bit of Daft Punk, then it went into adding a Fallout Boy tune, and some Imagine Dragons - groups I'd never heard of. But when I heard the music, it was fantasti...

  • WTRF, CA House Band of the Week: St. Clairsville

    WTRF, CA House Band of the Week: St. Clairsville

    Thursday, September 18 2014 12:17 PM EDT2014-09-18 16:17:18 GMT
    Throughout this high school football season 7News will travel the area to bring you an up close look at some of the best marching band around! This week we take you to Red Devil Land where the St Clairsville marching band has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years.
    Throughout this high school football season 7News will travel the area to bring you an up close look at some of the best marching band around! This week we take you to Red Devil Land where the St Clairsville marching band has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years.
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