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Bridge Dedication Honors Vietnam Veteran Jerry Lee Jackson

More than 50 years later, Jefferson County honors fallen Vietnam soldier with bridge dedication WTRF | Thursday, August 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a heartfelt tribute, local veterans and commissioners in Jefferson County have initiated the process to dedicate a bridge in honor of Jerry Lee Jackson, a young soldier

Steubenville Student Shines at National Robotics Competition

Steubenville student helps team take second place in National robotics competition WTRF | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Students from Ohio Virtual Academy, including eighth-grader Jonas Pathakamuri from Steubenville, showcased exceptional skills at the K12 National Robotics Competition in Washington, D.C. Their teams, MechTech Mechanics and Mech Masters,

Local Leaders Unite at 2025 Tri-State Apprenticeship Summit

2025 Tri-state Apprenticeship Summit opens doors to new work development opportunities WTRF | Friday, July 11, 2025 By Staff The 2025 Tri-State Apprenticeship Summit, reported by WTRF, provided a platform for local businesses and officials from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia to discuss innovative workplace training opportunities at the Hollywood Casino

Wellsburg Student Hosts 'Stride Against Cancer' Walk

West Virginia high school student inspired by late mother’s legacy hosting a walk for cancer awareness WTRF | Monday, July 7, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Lorelei Costlow, a senior at Brooke High School in Wellsburg, is organizing 'Stride Against Cancer,' a community walk on July 12 at the

Shepherdstown Teams Up with Churches for Flood Aid Mission

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston providing funding and people power for “Relief Convoy” for flood victims in West Virginia WTRF | Monday, June 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a compassionate response to devastating floods, Community Markets Inc. in Shepherdstown, alongside St. James Catholic Church in Charles Town and other local organizations, is

Summer Bash at Jeffco Center to Celebrate Community Connections

Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities plans beach-themed bash WTRF | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities is set to host its second annual Summer Bash on July 31 at the Jeffco Center in Steubenville. This beach-themed event promises fun for families served

Maple Manufacturing Relocates to Yorkville, Boosting Job Growth

Manufacturing plant moving from West Virginia to Ohio, creating new jobs WTRF | Thursday, June 19, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Maple Manufacturing has announced its relocation from Weirton, West Virginia to Yorkville, Ohio, in partnership with JobsOhio and Ohio Southeast Economic Development. The move is expected to create 35 new jobs