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Vice President Biden May Make Unscheduled Stop in Steubenville Tonight
Vice President Biden May Make Unscheduled Stop in Steubenville Tonight
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:11:25 GMT
WTRF.com has confirmed Vice President Joe Biden will make an unscheduled stop in Steubenville Wednesday night.Sources have confirmed Biden will be eating at a local restaurant.This is all in advance of
All eyes are on the city of Steubenville.

Franciscan University of Steubenville to Drop Health Insurance for 200 Undergrads

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The university is also doing away with a policy requiring graduate students to maintain health insurance. More>>

Franciscan University of Steubenville Sends Notice to Students on Healthcare Policy

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Click here for the letter the university sent out to student's on May 16. More>>

Staffilino Chevrolet, Martins Ferry Prepares for Vice President Biden's Visit

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Joe Staffilino Sr., owner of Staffilino's Chevrolet in Martins Ferry did not put in to have Vice President Joe Biden's visit.7 News spoke with Joe Sr. Tuesday and he told us he was called by democratic More>>

Wheeling Police Put 2 Behind Bars on Drug Charges

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Andy Reck and Amber Conrad, both of Wheeling, were arrested near the intersection of Kentucky and North Huron Streets. More>>

Gas Prices Drop Slightly a Week Before Memorial Day Weekend

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Prices have dropped slightly, and about one million more people are expected to travel this year. More>>

Market Street Bridge Closed Wednesday

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The bridge will be shut down around 8 a.m. and will stay closed until 5 p.m. More>>

W. Va County Magistrate Gets Hearing

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West Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a county magistrate should remain suspended without pay after being accused of ethics violations. The justices agreed to hear arguments June 6 after More>>

Special Report: Is Social Media a Distraction in the Classroom?

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There are several positives and negatives to using social media in the classroom. More>>

A Night Out to Benefit Our Furry Friends

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The wine tasting event will benefit the spay and neuter clinic. More>>

Time Arrives for East Wheeling Neighborhood to Vacate Home

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Residents stripped the houses of recyclable building materials, as at least one of them ponders the future. More>>

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Suspended W.Va. county magistrate gets hearing
Suspended W.Va. county magistrate gets hearing
West Virginia's Supreme Court will consider whether a county magistrate accused of ethics violations should remain suspended without pay.
West Virginia's Supreme Court will consider whether a county magistrate accused of ethics violations should remain suspended without pay.
News Minute: Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
More than 50 people face charges stemming from an undercover investigation of drug and gun violations in Fairmont. Local police and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives began the investigation...
This Hour: Latest West Virginia news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest West Virginia news, sports, business and entertainment
More than 50 people face charges stemming from an undercover investigation of drug and gun violations in Fairmont.
Warrants issued for 53 in W.Va. drug-gun sweep
Warrants issued for 53 in W.Va. drug-gun sweep
More than 50 people face charges stemming from an undercover investigation of drug and gun violations in Fairmont.
More than 50 people face charges stemming from an undercover investigation of drug and gun violations in Fairmont.
Suspect in W.Va. double slaying captured
Suspect in W.Va. double slaying captured
A Boone County man accused of killing his wife and mother-in-law has made an initial court appearance.
A Boone County man accused of killing his wife and mother-in-law has made an initial court appearance.

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Hundreds of Pa. students miss vaccination deadline
Hundreds of Pa. students miss vaccination deadline
More than 150 students in northeastern Pennsylvania have been turned away from school because they failed to comply with new state immunization rules.
More than 150 students in northeastern Pennsylvania have been turned away from school because they failed to comply with new state immunization rules.
Dad: Pa. teen home after India slaying acquittal
Dad: Pa. teen home after India slaying acquittal
The father of a western Pennsylvania teenager whose conviction in India in his mother's slaying was overturned by an appeals court says his son is back home.
The father of a western Pennsylvania teenager whose conviction in India in his mother's slaying was overturned by an appeals court says his son is back home.
Rodin Museum in Philadelphia to reopen in July
Rodin Museum in Philadelphia to reopen in July
The Rodin (roh-DAN') Museum in Philadelphia is getting ready to reopen after three years of renovations.
The Rodin (roh-DAN') Museum in Philadelphia is getting ready to reopen after three years of renovations.
GI killed in Vietnam War to get Medal of Honor
GI killed in Vietnam War to get Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama on Wednesday is awarding the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award, to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in 1970 while serving in Cambodia during the Vietnam War.
President Barack Obama on Wednesday is awarding the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award, to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in 1970 while serving in Cambodia during the Vietnam War.
News Minute: Here is the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press
Jerry Sandusky is again asking a judge to throw out the child sexual abuse charges against him. His lawyer argues some counts are too vague to defend and others involve alleged victims whose identities haven't been...

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Ohio man charged with photographing women at salon
Ohio man charged with photographing women at salon
A man accused of secretly photographing women in tanning booths at a southwest Ohio salon has been indicted on 14 counts of voyeurism.
A man accused of secretly photographing women in tanning booths at a southwest Ohio salon has been indicted on 14 counts of voyeurism.
Welfare drug testing plan removed from Ohio bill
Welfare drug testing plan removed from Ohio bill
A Senate committee has pulled a pilot program that would tie welfare benefits to clean drug tests from a swiftly moving budget bill.
A Senate committee has pulled a pilot program that would tie welfare benefits to clean drug tests from a swiftly moving budget bill.
Ohio Senate expected to consider pension changes
Ohio Senate expected to consider pension changes
The Ohio Senate is getting ready to take up legislation aimed at shoring up several of the state's five public pension funds.
The Ohio Senate is getting ready to take up legislation aimed at shoring up several of the state's five public pension funds.
Ohio gets piece of refund money from Skechers deal
Ohio gets piece of refund money from Skechers deal
Ohio residents who bought shoes by Skechers and thought it would help them shed some pounds are getting a refund.
Ohio residents who bought shoes by Skechers and thought it would help them shed some pounds are getting a refund.
Ohio panel to discuss exotic animal bill revisions
Ohio panel to discuss exotic animal bill revisions
A legislative committee that's considering new regulations on exotic animal ownership in Ohio is scheduled to make tweaks to the proposal and possibly vote on it late Wednesday afternoon.
A legislative committee that's considering new regulations on exotic animal ownership in Ohio is scheduled to make tweaks to the proposal and possibly vote on it late Wednesday afternoon.

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Authorities Investigate After High Speed Chase in Belmont County
Authorities Investigate After High Speed Chase in Belmont County
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:03 AM EDT2012-05-15 12:03:13 GMT
Authorities are investigating Tuesday morning after a high speed chase overnight. Ohio State Highway Patrol has confirmed for 7 News that the chase begin in Belmont County and spanned multiple counties. Authorities
Ohio State Highway Patrol has confirmed for 7 News that the chase begin in Belmont County and spanned multiple counties.
Wheeling Man to Leave Home Before Pending Demolition
Wheeling Man to Leave Home Before Pending Demolition
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:39 AM EDT2012-05-15 11:39:35 GMT
The deadline has come and gone for one man fighting to protect his home. Jerome Poynton agreed to vacate his historic home in East Wheeling at Midnight on Tuesday. When 7 News checked overnight to
Jerome Poynton agreed to vacate his historic home in East Wheeling at Midnight on Tuesday.
Moundsville Man Sentenced to 9 Years on Firearms Charge
Moundsville Man Sentenced to 9 Years on Firearms Charge
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 1:23 PM EDT2012-05-15 17:23:09 GMT
A Moundsville man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of a firearms charge.According to US Attorney William Ihlenfeld, 39-year-old Marcus Lavern Brooks pleaded guilty to having
A Moundsville man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of a firearms charge.
Protestors Present at Motorcycle Accident Trial
Protestors Present at Motorcycle Accident Trial
Updated: Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:35 AM EDT2012-05-15 15:35:02 GMT
In the state of West Virginia when you leave the scene of an accident after you badly injure someone, it's only a misdemeanor crime. Tuesday, some people working to change that.Members of ABATE staged
Members of ABATE staged a peaceful protest outside of the Hancock County Courthouse.
Wheeling Man Found with 3.7 Grams of Cocaine at Traffic Stop
Wheeling Man Found with 3.7 Grams of Cocaine at Traffic Stop
Updated: Monday, May 14 2012 1:13 PM EDT2012-05-14 17:13:13 GMT
A Wheeling man is behind bars after giving a fake name to Bellaire Police after a traffic stop on Saturday night.According to reports, 29-year-old Dajuan Maurice Waddell was arrested after police pulled
According to reports, 29-year-old Dajuan Maurice Waddell was arrested after police pulled him over for driving without his headlights.