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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. High School Roundup: Central Tops River; Red Devils Shutout Potters (theintelligencer.net) — Wheeling sports fans can celebrate as Wheeling Central's volleyball and girls soccer teams both notched strong wins, including a 3-0 shutout over Hiland. The roundup also highlights standout performances from area schools like St. Clairsville, River, and Union Local. It's a quick snapshot of how Ohio Valley athletes are performing as fall seasons heat up.
2. U.S. attorney launches 'Four Corners of Public Safety' initiative in Northern West Virginia (wvnews.com) — Announced from Wheeling, a new "Four Corners of Public Safety" initiative aims to better coordinate federal, state, and local law enforcement across Northern West Virginia. The program targets drug trafficking, violent crime, fraud, and protection of vulnerable residents, promising more information-sharing and joint strategies that could shape how crime is tackled in Wheeling neighborhoods.
3. 2 injured during Wall that Heals procession after pick-up truck hits motorcycle (wtrf.com) — Drivers on I-70 near Wheeling should know that two motorcyclists were injured when a pickup entered the Wall That Heals procession and triggered a chain-reaction crash, sending both to Wheeling Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Ohio County's sheriff is urging motorists to stay out of gaps in funeral and special event processions. Investigators are still reviewing exactly what happened on the interstate.
4. When Fall Foliage will reach its peak in the Ohio Valley (wtrf.com) — Wheeling residents can expect fall colors to really pop in mid to late October, with more noticeable yellows, oranges, and reds developing across the Upper Ohio Valley next week. The piece explains how shorter days and changing chlorophyll levels reveal different pigments, and why tree species matter for the colors you'll see on your favorite local drives and hikes.
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