      | Chief Often Left Alone April 21, 2014 BELLAIRE — When a report of a woman shot on Hamilton Street in Bellaire late Sunday afternoon turned out to be unfounded, Police Chief Mike Kovalyk was understandably relieved. more »»  Top Headlines Burger Plant Is Still Operational April 21, 2014 SHADYSIDE — Although the R.E. Burger power plant stopped producing coal-fired electricity in 2010 to reduce FirstEnergy Corp. more »»  Fracking Foes Cringe As Unions Back Drilling Boom April 21, 2014 PITTSBURGH — After early complaints that out-of-state firms got the most jobs, some local construction trade workers and union members in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia say they’re now... more »»  Feds: Biofuels Worse For Environment Than Gasoline April 21, 2014 WASHINGTON — Biofuels made from the leftovers of harvested corn plants are worse than gasoline for global warming in the short term, a study shows, challenging the Obama administration’s conclusions... more »»  Fund Helping Battle Cancer April 21, 2014 WHEELING — Shirley and George Weaver Jr. have always worked to set a good example for their four children, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. more »» Obituaries Mary Bluthardt April 21, 2014 BLUTHARDT, Mary L., 73, of Lakeland, FL, and formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, and New Castle, PA, died Wednesday, April 16, 201. more »» Mary Lou Matthew April 21, 2014 MATTHEW, Mary Lou, 78, of Weirton died Sunday. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Steel & Wolfe Inc., 380 Penco Road, Weirton. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church. more »» Joan Morando April 21, 2014 MORANDO, Joan J., 81, of South Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, April 19, 2014. Arrangements are pending at Keller Funeral Home. more »» Bernice Nolan April 21, 2014 NOLAN, Bernice, 87, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice Care Center South, Wheeling. more »» Community Diabetes Assistance Dogs Smell Blood Sugar Changes April 21, 2014 Some diabetics across the nation are using dogs that can sniff out blood sugar changes in the body. But just how the canines can do the work appears to remain a mystery. more »»  ECS Building To Be Auctioned Via Court Order, WVNCC Interested April 21, 2014 A court-ordered auction is planned for a former downtown bus terminal — a building that West Virginia Northern Community College is interested in possibly purchasing. more »» DOH: Boulder-Catching Net To Be Repaired Along W.Va. 2 April 20, 2014 In response to a tragic 2005 accident that resulted in a man’s death, the West Virginia Division of Highways installed a steel mesh barrier to prevent rockslide boulders from falling onto The Narrow... more »» Electronics Recycling Is Day Set April 20, 2014 WHEELING — Ohio County residents with outdated computers, discarded cell phones, old VCRs or even a broken 1980s boombox they wish to discard can dispose of them at an electronics recycling event... more »»  Coast Guard Auxiliary Encourages Safe Boating April 20, 2014 TRIADELPHIA — With summer just around the corner, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Wheeling Chapter are preparing to help Ohio Valley residents get ready for a safe season of boating. more »» Editorials Hold Down Taxes, Fees April 21, 2014 Most of the time when towns and cities face budget gaps, municipal officials get together to work something out. Something different is being done in Weirton. more »» Politics Behind Delay on Pipeline April 21, 2014 It has become clear politics is the only thing preventing President Barack Obama from deciding whether to approve the proposed Keystone XL pipelin. more »» Getting Trucks Back in Control April 20, 2014 For a time after the gas drilling boom hit the Northern Panhandle, it seemed as if most of the companies involved were trying hard to be good neighbors. Big trucks were preceded by pilot cars. more »» Easter Ends Long Winter of the Soul April 20, 2014 With fingers crossed, many area residents are hoping spring is finally here. We certainly had more than enough of the long, snowy, cold winter. more »» Focus on Owners Of Dangerous Dogs April 20, 2014 Between the end of 2011 and this February, government agencies in the Dayton area received about 60 complaints about a home in that city, according to a published report. more »» Local Columns Crosses Not Harming Anyone April 20, 2014 I suspect many people share my opinion about separation of church and state in America: Crosses on public property aren’t that big a deal. I could write a book about things that concern me more. more »» Here’s How to Get Rid of Fear, Stress in Our Lives April 20, 2014 In the last few weeks there have been numerous events that would make average men or women pull their hair wondering, “What’s going to happen next?” A plane has fallen out of the sky and over a mont... more »» Grand Vue Park Celebrates 40th April 20, 2014 Grand Vue Park will be observing its 40th anniversary on April 27 with an Open House from 1-5 p.m. more »» Truly Sincere Gifts Are Anonymous April 20, 2014 “Make certain you do not perform your religious duties in public so that people see what you do publicly, you will not have any reward from your Father in heave. more »» Who Would Succeed Manchin? April 19, 2014 No doubt some U.S. senators, both Democrats and Republicans, get tired of hearing Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., talk about how we do things in the Mountain State. The feeling is mutual, in a way. more »» Sports Wheeling Wrestling Club Making Huge Strides April 20, 2014 WHEELING — Tomorrow’s wrestlers certainly have fared well for themselves today. more »»  Nailers Take A 2-0 Lead April 20, 2014 NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Call it the goal that almost never happened. more »»  Jesuit, Fairmont Each Win One April 20, 2014 WHEELING — As Wheeling Jesuit’s leadoff hitter, Tony Connacher understands the importance of getting guys on base early, and often. more »»  CBJ Stun Pens in 2OT April 20, 2014 PITTSBURGH — Matt Calvert banged home a rebound 1:10 into the second overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets earned the first playoff victory in franchise history with a 4-3 victory against the... more »»  John Marshall Sweeps Washington April 19, 2014 GLEN DALE — Washington’s two day softball journey to the Northern Panhandle didn’t begin well yesterday afternoon as it was John Marshall that ended up having a “Good Friday. more »» |     What's HotMost CommentedTop JobsNews-Register SubscriptionsDelivered 7 Days Per Week1.  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