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Wheeling Hospital welcomes first baby of 2021 The first New Year's baby to be born in the Ohio Valley arrived at Wheeling Hospital just about an hour after the clock struck midnight. Andrea and her husband Cody Graham welcomed their precious newborn, Emmett Wayne Graham into the world at 12:56 a. m. The healthy baby boy weighed in at 7. 13 poun...

Fire ignites at the W.H. Sammis Power Plant A fire ignited inside a coal bunker at the W. H. Sammis Power Plant in Stratton on Thursday morning. At least 10 fire departments from both Jefferson and Columbiana counties responded. Firefighters were hampered for a brief period trying to find a water supply but were able to secure one. Stick with...

52 out of 55 counties in West Virginia are now in the red or orange on W.Va. DHHR map A sea of red -- that's what the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources COVID-19 map looks like. Governor Jim Justice announced that 52 out of 55 counties in West Virginia are now in the red or orange on and reports 17 additional deaths over the holiday weekend. "There's no question t...

Ohio County continues to move ahead on COVID vaccinations COVID-19 vaccinations are something West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice continues to push and what local health departments are prepping for. NEWS9 broke down the phases, plus what the next few months are going to look like for those wanting to be vaccinated. Ohio County is still in phases 1A and 1B of t...

Ohio County Public Library remembering Wheeling's street car days with new exhibit The city of Wheeling's trolley era ended in 1948 -- but the Ohio County Public Library is remembering the street car days with a new exhibit. In honor of William J. B. Gwinn a -- B&O railroad worker from the 1920s, the library has more than 100 photos, a life-size standee of Gwinn and vintage trolle...

Local furniture store could be on the hook for free furniture If you wished for a white Christmas, you certainly got it. But was it enough to guarantee free furniture? Wilson Furniture in Bridgeport ran a "snow promotion" this year offering free furniture to anyone who purchased items Dec. 4-17. The only catch - it had to snow at least four inches. Owners Jaso...

Governor speaks on death of West Virginia Air National Guard member West Virginia Governor Jim Justice spent time during his COVID-19 briefing honoring United States West Virginia Air National Guard member, Senior Airman Logan Young, on Monday. Young was fatally injured in a fire on Sunday. A combat veteran, Young enlisted in 2011 and was serving full time in the 16...

The slopes are open!

Snow lovers happy to finally be able to hit the slopes Sunday was a day many skiers and snowboarders anticipated - opening day on the slopes. Ski season is in full swing at Oglebay Park, and with limited outdoor and indoor activities this year, it's something many were looking forward to. "I’m skiing,” exclaimed Maryn Lucas, of Bethesda, who...

Oglebay preps slopes for opening With the winter weather leaving a beautiful blanket of snow behind, Oglebay Park's slopes are opening at just the right time. "We opened Jan. 12 last year, which is a little later than normal,” Danny Ackerman, Oglebay’s director of golf operations. “You know, we always hope to get....

TUNE IN to NEWS9 at 6 for all your news, weather and sports. Andrea Gump has the latest on the conditions of the slopes at Oglebay

Marshall County animal shelter opens online business Like many other businesses and non-profits, the Marshall County animal shelter was hit hard by COVID-19 but has plans to bounce back in 2021. A majority of in-person fundraising events were canceled this year which means a huge loss in revenue for the shelter. Director at the shelter, Brandon Henry,...

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Christmas might officially be over, but Bo, the llama, isn't finished celebrating! Do you have any unique pets? We want to see them!

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Post for peace: local girl advances to next level of contest Every year, students at Our Lady of Peace school participate in the Mount Olivet Lions Club peace poster contest. The goal is to depict what peace means to them on a poster. "It's wonderful to see an organization, even during Covid, still have contests like this for our kids to participate in,&rdquo...

Ham? Turkey? Not for many families across the Valley.

Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Christmas tradition The feast of the seven fishes; that's a tradition many observe around the holiday season. And a staple in the Wheeling community, Coleman's Fish Market, is always pretty busy throughout the year, but it's even busier during the month of December because of the feast of the seven fishes. Traditional....

I’ve been watching Kevin on my TV since I was born. I’m blessed to say I eventually had an opportunity to work with him (even from a distance!) Best wishes, Kevin! You will be missed.

Severe Weather Team 9 Chief Meteorologist Kevin Carter retiring after 29 years at WTOV After 29 years and 3 months at WTOV, Severe Weather Team 9 Chief Meteorologist Kevin Carter will give his final forecast Wednesday night. Carter says he will miss the station, but it’s time to focus on the “Gs” in retirement – golf, guitar, grandkids, and traveling the globe....

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Some Ohio County Schools administrators get COVID-19 vaccine A photo posted to the Ohio County Schools page on Wednesday afternoon is drawing some criticism. The photo shows two people -- Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Miller and Assistant Superintendent Rick Jones --receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Some are commenting, asking when at-risk teachers will be...

Tutoring center sees more students in need of help School districts everywhere are reporting that the number of students failing classes has risen during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Idea Center is just one tutoring center in the area that's seeing an increase in students needing help. "I fell behind at the beginning of the school year when we went vi...

Lions Club collecting for winter freeze shelter The Ohio County Virtual Lions Club is collecting bath towels for the Youth Services System's winter freeze shelter. "We are making a pretty lofty goal of collecting 1,000 towels for the winter freeze shelter,” said Jennifer Berdine, Lions Club second vice president. Berdine says the group has....

Did you know Rev. Darrell Cummings, Pastor at the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple in Wheeling, helps thousands of families every year? Today, he helped 900+ people across the Ohio Valley through his 30th Annual Christmas Basket Giveaway. Here’s a picture of News9’s Jaime Baker and I volunteering at the event. For more about the giveaway, visit our website at WTOV9.com.

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Family, friends work together to make military homecoming a surprise Friends, family and supporters welcomed home a local member of the military on Thursday leading to an emotional and surprising homecoming. It was a normal day for Harrison Central High School basketball player Maddy Butler, but little did she know, she was about to have the surprise of a lifetime. H...

SHOW US YOUR SNOWMEN: This one is from Kayana Mayo in Steubenville.

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Snow provides opportunity to make holiday memories While this might not be the best weather to drive in, it is perfect for those who want to play in it. NEWS9 found many folks – young and old – taking advantage of the white stuff to make a few memories. "Well, I made a snowman,” Payton Storch said. "It's really good because I haven...

New professional building approved by Wheeling Planning Commission The Wheeling Planning Commission reviewed the site plan for the Duplaga Professional Center on Washington Avenue at Monday night’s meeting. Commissioners spent some time addressing residential concerns about the space, which will become home to educational medical offices after the commission....

Local group aims to get creative thanks to Wheeling Planning Commission go-ahead After the Wheeling Planning Commission's approval at Monday night's meeting, 88 14th St. will soon house a space for creatives across the valley. "This permit allows us to start to offer all our programming, that we really hope will benefit the community,” Kate Marshall, director of HOH Share,...

Self inflicted gunshot wounds used to be the number one cause of hunting incidents, but now? Something else climbed to the top. Click the link below to find out what and share with your friends!

Hunting can be fun, if safety measures are followed Hunting can be a refreshing passion. But no matter how experienced you are, injuries can still happen. "Self-inflicting gunshot wounds are some of the causes of the incidents we see,” said David Trader, Lt. Col. with the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Firearm accidents used to....

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Local businesses benefitting from Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday It's been a busy few days for consumers as many people are wanting to shop local during Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But are small business owners actually seeing a difference? The answer is yes. With the support of the community at least one local business saw a bump in sales over the....

Many businesses saw a bump in sales over the weekend, but as COVID-19 continues to hit small shops pretty hard, will it be enough to offset the lost revenue over the past few months? Coming up at 10, I’ll show you how one local store is adjusting to the pandemic to keep the lights on.

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One local tree farm seeing sales grow as holiday season begins As COVID-19 continues to affect people across country, many families are eager to bring some holiday cheer into their homes this year. State Park Tree Farm opened just a few weeks ago and is already hitting record sales this holiday season. "It's been fantastic,” owner Carl Huber said. “...

As COVID-19 continues to affect people across the country, many families are eager to bring some holiday cheer into their homes this year. Coming up at 6, I’m breaking down how this is impacting one local cut-your-own Christmas tree farm.

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Area non-profits struggling to keep heads above water COVID-19 is hitting everyone pretty hard this year, especially non-profits. For many non-profits, the coronavirus pandemic is completely altering the way they help others in our communities, and as cases continue to rise, many are afraid it's only going to become more challenging. "I have great conc...