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Severe Storms Cause Widespread Outages in the Ohio Valley

Thousands still in the dark after Tuesday night storm rips through West Virginia and Ohio WTRF | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway As reported by WTRF, following severe storms that swept across the Ohio Valley, thousands are without power, particularly affecting areas like Jefferson County where about 16,670

Storm Damage Shakes Wheeling Area, Affecting Local Communities

PHOTOS: Storms Across the Ohio Valley WTRF | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WTRF reports that severe storms on Tuesday evening caused significant damage across the Ohio Valley, affecting areas including Wheeling and nearby locations. The National Weather Service issued warnings for strong thunderstorms impacting multiple counties, with winds

Storms Cause Widespread Power Outages in Jefferson Area

UPDATE: Thousands remain without power after strong storms, crews cleaning up downed tress and power lines WTRF | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Following a series of strong storms that hit the region on Tuesday evening, many residents in areas like Charles Town and Ranson remain without power. WTRF

Shepherdstown Eagle Nest Falls: 3 Eaglets Lost in Storm

22-year-old eagle nest in West Virginia blown from tree, killing 3 chicks WTRF | Monday, April 21, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A severe storm in Shepherdstown caused the collapse of a historic 22-year-old eagle nest at the National Conservation Training Center, watched by local classrooms via a live camera for two

Pothole Repairs Underway in Charles Town Area Roads

West Virginia Department of Highways is beginning to fill potholes in the Ohio Valley WTRF | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway With winter storms impacting asphalt production, the West Virginia Division of Highways has launched a comprehensive pothole filling initiative across the state, including in areas like Charles Town

Pothole Repairs Underway Near Charles Town and Harpers Ferry

West Virginia Department of Highways is beginning to fill potholes in the Ohio Valley WTRF | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway With warmer weather allowing asphalt plants to open, the West Virginia Division of Highways has initiated a pothole repair campaign throughout the region, including areas near Charles Town

Stream Cleanup Initiative Funded to Protect Irondale and Dillonvale

Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District receives $20,000 from county commission for stream debris removal program WTRF | Thursday, April 3, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway During a recent meeting, Jefferson County Commissioners approved a $20,000 grant for the Stream Debris Removal Program, administered by Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation.