Claire O'Neil

🐝 OHIO VALLEY SWARM CATCHING CLASS — A class held today hosted by the Tri-State Beekeeping Association at the Northern Panhandle Conservation District in McMechen was free to kids. They were able to learn able beehives and how to take care of them on their own. @WTOV9

UNDO’S UPPER OHIO VALLEY ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL KICKOFF DINNER 🍽️—- Had the pleasure of going live at 5 & 6pm tonight to talk about the festival that’ll start this weekend and go from July 25-27th. We’ll have more coverage on the festival starting Friday morning!

DECLARATION MADE BY PRESIDENT TRUMP FROM JUNE 14th FLOODS FOR OHIO AND MARION COUNTIES — -$11.7 million will come, and Ohio County EMA Director Lou Vargo tells us that FEMA disaster relief centers will set up and come in to get receipts and estimates from people on their damage.

AMERICORPS REINSTATED—- Months after Widespread Cuts, a federal judge ordered the Trump Adminstration to reinstate programs funded by Americorps Grants in 24 states, including West Virginia, where over 200 Americorps members could return.

SATURDAY NEWS 🗞️ Tune in at 10 & 11pm tonight to catch some news stories from reporters Emme Brannare and Jaime Ely! We’ll also have weather and some sports / Queen of Queens coverage on the OVAC Football Game! @WTOV9

WEST VIRGINIA IN NEED OF MORE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS— It’s reported there’s nearly 700,000 volunteer firefighters in America, however, in West Virginia, there’s a shortage at stake, and with a higher call volume, it can make things difficult. More tonight at 11pm on WTOV-9.

MARSHALL COUNTY FAIR RETURNS THIS SATURDAY 🎡 The fair will go from Saturday to Saturday, with the Queen’s Paegant starting on Saturday July 19th now instead of on Mondays. @WTOV9

THE CHEESE MELT TO BE FEATURED ON ‘AMERICA’S BEST RESTAURANTS’ The warwood-based restaurant in Wheeling was nominated to be on the YouTube show by a customer. They’ll now be able to feature their famed fancy grilled on the show on July 23rd. @WTOV9

FAMILY SAYS THANKS TO FIRST RESPONDERS THAT SAVED THEM—- During the June 14th Flood, the Dalton Family needed to walk to higher ground on Peter’s Run to stay safe from the high waters that rose. There three first responders came and rescue them, now the family is saying thanks.

TRINITY HEALTH SYSTEM TO OPEN NEW LOCATION IN ST. CLAIRSVILLE— The Neighborhood Hospital held an event today to introduce themselves to the public before they open their doors on July 21st. The micro hospital also hopes to hire local, with sixty people that will be on staff 24/7.

MASS GATHERING REGULATIONS— The Belmont County Health Department is issuing regulations to mass gatherings for over 200 people for events that go on for over six hours. Some events are exempt from this like the Belmont County Fair that have appropriate conditions. @WTOV9

LAWSUIT PAYS OFF FOR BRIDGEPORT—- A recent settlement will now help the village after they entered into a nationwide litigation. They recently received over $131,000, just a portion of the overall settlement, and is expected to grow with more given to them. @WTOV9

PROCTOR ROAD IS NOW CLEAR— According to Wetzel County EMA Director Steve Yoho the road is back open and this water is now clear. @WTOV9

PROCTOR FLOODING RECEDING— According to the Wetzel County Sheriff water has receded. The road is still closed for Proctor Creek Road but will keep you updated once it’s back open. @WTOV9

CORRECTION*** the road is still closed

According to New Martinsville Mayor Keith Nelson the road is back open, with flooding now gone.

FLOODING IN PROCTOR We are heading to Proctor Creek Road where flooding has been occurring. It’s still an active scene and the road is closed at this time. Proctor VFD are on scene. @WTOV9

RIDE TO REMEMBER—- Today several motorcycle clubs came together to remember Staff Sergeant and St. Clairsville Native Christopher D. ‘CJ’ Harding. He tragically passed away at 29 years of age on his motorcycle.