MAJOR MILESTONE— An additional 1/3 of Wetzel County will now be connected to high speed internet! The $4.2 million project will connect nearly 2,000 homes, five schools, and more. Hear the full story tonight WTOV NEWS9

GOOD MORNING— It’s Saturday, so you know what that means! Join Amanda Verrier and I from 8-10am this morning for the latest in news and weather. 🍊🌅 WTOV NEWS9

WINGS OVER WHEELING— The aerial show brought hundreds to the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport on Saturday! ✈️ Video courtesy of Ohio County EMA Director Lou Vargo. To hear the full story, watch WTOV NEWS9

SPIKE IN ENROLLMENT— Wheeling University welcomed new students on Monday, but 2024 is now a banner year for the institution. 📚 The university saw the largest enrollment since the pandemic. More tonight WTOV NEWS9

Here’s to 22! I’ve been running around so much today telling your stories that I haven’t had a chance to say thank you for all the birthday wishes. It means more than you know! 😊🩷 Also, happy birthday to my “twin” Addison Albert !!! WTOV NEWS9

GOOD MORNING— Happy last day of August! Summer is leaving us too soon. What do you think? Amanda Verrier I have the latest in your news and weather a little later today from 9-10am! 🖤💙 WTOV NEWS9

HOT DOGGIN’— The St. Clairsville Kennel Club is hosting its 8th annual AKC dog show at Friendship Park in Jefferson County! 🐾 Meet Hardy and others tonight WTOV NEWS9 x.com/oliviazwtov9/s…

TAILS WILL BE WAGGIN’— The annual ‘Paws in the Park’ will make its return this Saturday! The popular Drool at the Pool event runs from 11-1pm. 🐶🐾🤿 More tonight WTOV NEWS9

ONE-OF-A-KIND— The LST-325 WWII naval landing ship has made its way to the Friendly City! ⚓️🇺🇸 Find out the history tonight WTOV NEWS9 P.S. the crew was so kind and let me fire off the “cannon” while I was there. Thank you! (See second video) 😊

MORE DETAILS— The Wetzel County Board of Education is in the first steps of discussing the potential consolidation of Valley and Hundred (together) and Paden City and Magnolia (together). I have the latest from today’s board meeting at midday WTOV NEWS9

JUST IN— Dr. Diana Vargo has now been appointed the role of president at Wheeling University. The latest WTOV NEWS9

HAPPY SATURDAY— It’s the first week of September, wow! Amanda Verrier has your flannel forecast, as the temperatures dip into the 40s this weekend. 🍁🍂 Join us from 9-10am WTOV NEWS9

ZEN DEN— West Liberty University is expanding its mental health resources with the addition of a “Zen Den” in the Student Union. 🧘‍♂️ More tonight WTOV NEWS9

MAIN STREET ACCIDENT— A seven vehicle accident has taken over portions of Main Street in Wheeling. Officials say no one was severely injured. WTOV NEWS9

HAPPENING NOW— The State of Marshall County is being held by the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce at Grand Vue Park. More on how the county is looking WTOV NEWS9

HAPPENING NOW— A historical marker is being unveiled at Bellaire’s Union Park for King Solomon “Sol” White, a pivotal individual in the Negro baseball league. ⚾️ Learn about the former local legend WTOV NEWS9

GOOD MORNING— Happy Saturday! We are live from 8:30-10am this morning. Jeff Oechslein Join us WTOV NEWS9

HAPPENING NOW— The Marshall County Courthouse has finally re-opened after two years of renovations! The latest tonight WTOV NEWS9