Today is Election Day across the nation and local election officials say they are prepared. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. in both West Virginia and Ohio. On Monday, election workers…
Story and Video: Griffin’s former best friend says he helped Griffin plan Strussion murder
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Andrew Griffin's former best friend took the stand in Griffin's double-murder trial Monday and testified that he…
More Than $1.3M in FEMA Projects Planned in Wheeling
WHEELING – Legislation is scheduled to be introduced this week for more than $1.3 million in local projects to be…
Early Voting Numbers In W.Va. Eclipse 2022 Totals
CHARLESTON – Early voting turnout combined with nearly three-quarters of requested absentee ballots being cast for the 2026 midterm general…
October Tax Revenues In W.Va. Slightly Below Estimates
CHARLESTON – Tax revenues in October in West Virginia were slightly below estimates, brought down by larger income tax refunds…
Escapee From Wheeling Detention Center Caught In Harrison County
CLARKSBURG – An escapee from a Wheeling Detention Center was arrested Monday afternoon by U.S. Marshals in Harrison County. Xander…
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Community
Expand Energy, Community Foundation Team Up To Award STEM Grants
WHEELING – Some local teachers on Monday received a boost for their science programs courtesy of Expand Energy and the Community Foundation of the Ohio Valley. Together the partnership awarded 31 grants to science educators for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs they provide in their classrooms. Collectively, these grants totaled $57,389. They…
Obituaries
ALMA SAMPSON
Alma Lavone Sampson, 94 of Cameron, WV passed away on October 31, 2026 in WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale. Lavone was born to Clay and Lillian (Gorby) Frye on March 22, 1932. She was a lifelong resident of Cameron. She was married to Kenneth Sampson and together they raised one son…
Top Sports
WVU Makes Some History In Season-Opening Win
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s debut for the 2026-27 season wasn’t half bad. Along the way, WVU’s defense created a little history and prized freshman recruit Miles Sadler had a solid showing with 16 points and nine assists. It all led to the Mountaineers’ 91-46 victory against Niagara inside Hope Coliseum. The history came in…
Editorials
If You Haven't Voted Yet, Now Is The Time To Go
Today is the day. If you have not already done so, it is time to weigh in on decisions that will affect every level of our government. From our schools and libraries to the U.S. Senate, what is decided today could be felt for years to come. It seems as though the sense of…
Gateway Center Is What Wheeling Needs
Sports Referees Need Our Support And Safety
Busy As You May Be, Don't Forget To Vote
Local Columns
John McCabe: Take A Walk And Witness Wheeling's Resurgence
Downtown Wheeling has come a long way in the past two decades. Sometimes, though, you have to take a walk to appreciate just how far. It wasn’t all that long ago that downtown, after the work day ended, emptied out. I’ll always recall the infamous line about how you could shoot a cannonball down…
John McCabe: Wheeling's Future Is In All Of Our Hands
John McCabe: Public Trust Begins With One Thing: The Truth
John McCabe: Being Heard Doesn't Mean You Always Get Your Way
Features
West Liberty University Completes Work on Two Miles of Campus Hiking Trails
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council Fall Product Program Underway
Anathan Theatre to Present Original Play on 'War and Peace'
Omni Quartet Featuring Cleveland Orchestra Musicians to Perform Free Concert
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