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Mike DeWine · WheelingCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that nearly three dozen local drug task forces in Ohio are receiving state support for their work to disrupt the drug trade and promote substance use awareness, prevention, and recovery. More than $2.1 million in grants from Governor DeWine’s RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund will be awarded to 35 existing drug task forces to help officers identify high-level drug traffickers, disma…See the Story
Local Prosecutor’s Office receives $46,605 grant as part of Ohio’s Drug Task Force Support Initiative
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Wheeling, West Virginia · WheelingWHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) -- The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra has received a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. It will support this coming year's Young People's Concerts. Symphony officials say it's a highly competitive national grant with the criteria of artistic quality. They say their Young People's Concerts began in the 1960s, and they remain an essential part of the symphony's mission.
We, in our 95th season, really beli…See the Story
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra receives $25K grant that will benefit 4,000 students
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Wheeling, West Virginia · WheelingMARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - Fifth grade students from Hilltop Elementary got real world experience during a Mock Court Trial in a Marshall County Courtroom. Between judge, jury, court reporter, attorney’s and defendants, students worked on a real case, learning about court proceedings and the criminal justice system. Circuit Judge Jeff Cramer has been helping organize this event for the last 15 years, and says this overall experience is…See the Story
Hilltop Elementary takes part in mock court trial
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Wheeling, West Virginia · WheelingWHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) -- Wesbanco Arena and Capitol Theatre are gearing up for another year filled with some of the best entertainment around. Wheeling’s top entertainment venues recently announced four more shows that will be coming to the Friendly City this Fall and there is something for everyone to enjoy. On September 29 at Capitol Theatre, you can see William Shatner Live on Stage with a screening of Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan. Also, …See the Story
Wheeling works to become “entertainment central” for the region
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Martins Ferry · Martins FerryMARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) -- "Radioactive liquids and sludge," "harmful contaminants," and "worsened conditions," are among the descriptions that make up the allegations found in the dozens of pages of court documents against Austin Master Services. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is now asking a Belmont County Judge to hold Austin Master Services, parent company American Environmental Partners and owner Brad Domitrovitsch in contempt for faili…See the Story
Austin Master Services to face court Monday for waste
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Marijuana · WheelingIn a major shift, the Justice Department is formally moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The proposed rule change recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse. Marijuana has been in the same classification as heroin and LSD. It now moves to a Schedule 3 drug, along with things like steroids. There will be a 60-day comment period before it takes effect. The federal rule change does…See the Story
Justice Department proposes reclassifying marijuana, acknowledges medicinal uses
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Marshall County, West Virginia · Marshall CountyMARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - Students at Center McMechen took part in a career fair this afternoon to learn more about the workforce. Several organizations and businesses in the Ohio Valley attended and answered questions the kids had. The most popular question of the day was: “What is your favorite and least favorite thing about your job?” Familiar faces were there like Marshall County Commissioner, Mike Ferro, the Family Resource Netw…See the Story
Students explore potential jobs during career job fair
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Wheeling, West Virginia · WheelingWHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) -- We have some good news tonight for anyone looking to work in the healthcare field. One of the area's most well-known and top-rated nursing homes is hiring for a number of positions, and they are inviting the public to take a free tour. Good Shepherd Nursing Home is holding an employment open house event from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. Interviews will be conducted on-site, and candidates will have an opportunity …See the Story
Local nursing home hosting open house event for healthcare job seekers
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