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Every hometown has them — those people who make a difference, whose efforts go above and beyond the normal call of duty. They are the baseball coaches who give their time after work, and the hospital volunteers who put in thousands of hours just to help those in need. They organize community events that thousands of people enjoy each summer, and they care for the homeless and those in need of life’s basic necessities. They also are the nationally known doctors who treat cancer patients. The keepers of the Upper Ohio Valley’s rich history. Those who advocate and treat area youth in need. And many, many others. This Hometown publication recognizes just a few of those area residents whose unselfish acts make life a little better for all of us. Because without them, the Upper Ohio Valley would not be the same.
» Full Story‘Doc’ Puts Belmont County on the Map
July 28, 2008
Eugene “Doc” Householder plans to keep putting Belmont County on display for as long as he physically can. » Full Story
Badia Gives Hope to the Homeless
July 28, 2008
As a business major at Wheeling Jesuit University, Lisa Badia never thought she would one day have such a positive impact on so many lives as the executive director of the Greater Wheeling Coalition f » Full Story
Beautician Trades in Shears for Meals
July 28, 2008
Karen Gast has lived in Moundsville all her life. She gave up her job as a beautician after 20 years to become the cook for Marshall County Meals on Wheels. » Full Story
Brian Blazier: A Positive Role
July 28, 2008
Children need positive role models: People who won’t just tell them what is right, but who will lead by example. Those who work with Brian Blazier believe he is just such a person. » Full Story
Cancer Doctors Lifesavers for Thousands
July 28, 2008
They’re the type of doctors that no one ever wants to need, but for thousands of americans, they become lifesavers. » Full Story
CASA: ‘Eyes, Ears’ Of Ohio County Court
July 28, 2008
For nearly a decade a program that has become “the eyes and ears” of Ohio County Circuit Court has protected the needs and welfare of its children. » Full Story
Commissioner Brings Parks to Life
July 28, 2008
In 2006, Martins Ferry resident Don Feenerty accepted an appointment as a park commissioner in the newly formed Pease Township Park District, with Rick Kroflich and Frank Pritchett. » Full Story
Couple Dedicate Lives to Those in Need
July 28, 2008
Salvation Army Major John and Dianna Blevins have dedicated their lives to helping those in need, and after 13 years away from the Ohio Valley have returned to the area as commanders of the Wheeling S » Full Story
Criswell Juggles Baseball, Work
July 28, 2008
For 35 years, Les Criswell volunteered his time teaching the youth in the Ohio Valley the fundamentals of baseball. » Full Story
Fise Devotes Time to Helping Others
July 28, 2008
When Ruth Ellen Fise began volunteering at the House of the Carpenter, she walked into a room cluttered with garbage bags, filled to the top with undergarments, and went to work. » Full Story
HOMETOWN
July 28, 2008
Every hometown has them — those people who make a difference, whose efforts go above and beyond the normal call of duty. » Full Story
Kitts Counts Success in Millions of Little Moments
July 28, 2008
Medical professionals learn more every day about children with developmental disabilities. The prevalence of such disabilities is increasing, but so are the means to help those affected. » Full Story
Local Mom Goes Above and Beyond
July 28, 2008
Local mom Susan Newmeyer is no stranger to the ins and outs of St. Vincent de Paul School — the busy mother of three has donated her time to the school for the past 11 years. » Full Story
Mathieu Pitches Girls’ Softball
July 28, 2008
Mike Mathieu can do little more than smile when he thinks about the growth of the sport of girls’ softball, particularly as it relates to the Bethlehem community in which he lives. » Full Story
Mattox Dedicated to Public Service
July 28, 2008
Flushing resident John Mattox relishes every opportunity to help children who are ill or those seeking knowledge of African-American culture.“I enjoy helping people,” he said. » Full Story
Passion Fuels Area Festivals
July 28, 2008
When you bite into a hot dog or take in the sweet sounds of a concert beneath the warm sun at one of Wheeling’s many summer festivals, do you ever take a moment to think about the people who make thes » Full Story
Plan Started With the Community
July 28, 2008
When Rob and Jim Brooks arrived in Wheeling in 2003 to take over as co-presidents of the Nailers, they didn’t know many people and admittedly felt more than a little pressure. » Full Story
Ron Green — Giving Hope for Leukemia
July 28, 2008
Ron Green believes the real heroes of the community are the kids who battle leukemia every day.“They don’t complain—they don’t complain about anything,” Green said. “They are the heroes. » Full Story
Schuetz Hits Home Run at Park
July 28, 2008
Growing up in the 1950s, Warwood resident Jack Schuetz — like most other young boys of the time — loved playing baseball, football and basketball at Warwood Park. » Full Story
Seeing Wheeling Through Eyes of History
July 28, 2008
Wheeling has a deep and rich history, but much of it is hidden away in old letters, invoices or pictures. » Full Story
Senior Volunteers Reap Benefits of Helping Others
July 28, 2008
Together they have logged thousands of hours and saved Wheeling Hospital and Ohio Valley Medical Center thousands of dollars. » Full Story
Smoulder’s Life Dedicated to Needy
July 28, 2008
When you exit the third floor elevator in the HRC building on 11th Street, you’ll notice a plaque on the wall with the phrase “people helping people” engraved on it. » Full Story
Volunteer Spends Retirement Giving Back
July 28, 2008
Summer brings long, lazy days, vacations, gas price woes, a break from school and a variety of warm-weather activities. » Full Story
Young Entrenched in Big Brothers Big Sisters
July 28, 2008
When Dan Young decided to sell some tickets for Big Brothers Big Sisters in 1998, he never realized the organization would become such an important part of his life. » Full Story