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Hancock County Commissioners approve advertising for open positions on the...
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - Hancock County Commissioners met Thursday for a regularly scheduled commission meeting where they approved several notions. The county will be advertising the opening...
View ArticleWheeling unveils plans for new CVB, a $10 million project rerouting route 2...
(WTRF) - Wheeling is one step closer to having a new Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, a $10 million project rerouting route 2 in Hancock County goes to bid and former 7News Reporter gives update on...
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7News' Annalise Murphy speaks to OGHS students about her career as a journalist
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - 7News Reporter Annalise Murphy was a guest speaker at her alma mater, Oak Glen High School, Tuesday afternoon. She spoke to members of the Future Business Leaders of...
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Former West Virginia deputy charged with felony involving 600+ images of...
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - Former Hancock County Deputy Patrick Hoder appeared in Hancock County Magistrate Court for the first time Thursday afternoon. Defense Attorney Robert McCoid and...
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Hancock County Deputy Sheriff Association preparing for 37th annual "Shop...
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - The Hancock County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is gearing up for their 37th annual “Shop with a Cop” event with an apparel fundraiser. They’re selling t-shirts for...
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No tricks, only treats at the Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network’s...
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) -- Witches, warriors, superheroes, and princesses – all were welcome to the Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network’s Halloween Walk-Through. Kids donned their best costumes as...
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The National Cutest Christmas Pet Photo Contest is held in West Virginia
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - The Weirton Festival Committee is getting "the Christmas Vibes flowing” for their 5th annual Christmas on Main Street Event with two fun contests for the entire Ohio...
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Two new artificial Christmas trees dedicated to Weirton community
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - It’s starting to look a little bit like Christmas in downtown Weirton with the addition of two brand new artificial Christmas trees! Weirton city officials gathered...
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Ohio Valley volunteer group send second truck of supplies to North Carolina
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - A new group of volunteers, Weirton Cares, sent a second truck full of supplies and messages of encouragement to North Carolina Tuesday morning as thousands of families...
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West Virginia school district develops new hemp policy that could result in...
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - Hancock County Schools Superintendent Dan Enich developed a new policy regarding hemp with the help of legal counsel, and its open for public comment now until Nov. 25....
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West Virginia school district raises over $4500 for animal shelter with 11th...
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - There's nothing better than cute kids in costume and raising money for our furry friends, all at the same time. On Thursday, Hancock County Schools held their 11th...
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3rd Annual Marland Heights Trunk or Treat event brings joy to over 30 children
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) - A local crossing guard and the parents from her bus stop partnered up with two local banks to host a trunk or treat event for kids as they stepped off the bus. Sheila Long,...
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West Virginia county voters will decide on $10 million levy for safety and...
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - A local school district is looking to improve safety with a new multi-million-dollar bond levy this election. 7News poke with Hancock County Schools Superintendent Dan...
View ArticleMultiple West Virginia county issue immediate burn due to multiple brush...
UPDATE: November 2, 2024 8:30 PM With the recent brush fires in Hancock County and neighboring states, and severe drought conditions, the Hancock County Commission has issued and urgent and immediate...
View ArticleHere's how many Democrats, Republicans early voted in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Millions across the political spectrum have already cast their votes early ahead of Tuesday's general election, including more than 300,000 people in West Virginia. The...
View ArticleHancock County Election Results
Here are the general election results for November 5, 2024 in Hancock County, West Virginia Polls open at 6:30 am and polls close at 7:30 pm on Tuesday. Results will come in after 7:30 pm. Refresh...
View ArticleIncumbent Sheriff Scott Gittings secures victory in Hancock County Sheriff's...
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) -- The race for Hancock County Sheriff was a contest between incumbent Scott Gittings and challenger Dezso Polgar. After Tuesday night's election, Sheriff Gittings has...
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Incumbent Sheriff Scott Gittings shares his goals for Hancock County after...
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - Incumbent Scott Gittings will remain the Sheriff of Hancock County after winning with 61 percent of the vote. LINK TO ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE: Incumbent Sheriff Scott...
View Article3 vehicle head on crash in West Virginia kills 1, injures 3
A three-vehicle head-on crash in West Virginia has killed one person while leaving three people injured. The Chester Police Department in West Virginia said they received a 911 call of reports of a...
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West Virginia archery program granted $10,000 from Dick's Sporting Goods
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - The archery program at Oak Glen Middle School (OGMS) is getting support from a major company. Students pictured in front row from Left to Right: Emily Bowersox and...
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