Story and Video: Ohio County Marches to the Polls Early

October 22, 2026

WHEELING – If the early hours of early voting in Ohio County are any indication, there is a lot of excitement about the Nov. 3 general election in West Virginia. About 30 people were in…

Jury selected for Belmont County double homicide trial

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Jury selection is complete for Andrew Isaac Griffin's trial on Monday. Griffin is accused of the double…

City Of Moundsville Revises Flock Camera Policy

MOUNDSVILLE — Moundsville City Council this week unanimously approved changes to the city's policy regarding use of license plate reader…

Officials Detail Planned Improvements at Oglebay's Wilson Lodge

WHEELING – The city of Wheeling this week approved the issuance of $20 million in revenue bonds to assist the…

West Virginia Receives B For Fiscal Health In Annual Report

CHARLESTON – The latest report from a national group who evaluates the financial health of states gives West Virginia high…

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Ohio County

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is announcing that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found on…

Community

Slideshow and Video: Bellaire Schools Holds Pep Rally For Clash Against Rival Martins Ferry

Photos by Shelley Hanson Bellaire Local Schools held a pep rally Wednesday to get…

Steubenville city manager will 'pursue all legal avenues' to bring mall property up to code

Vance says he's 'disgusted' by GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother

Brooke Chamber encourages education through annual grant program

Obituaries

MARTHA JANETSKI

Martha Jean Janetski, 61, passed away on August 12, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital…

EUGENE 'GENE' CIPOLETTI

Betty Anita Yudasz Holubeck, 99, of St. Clairsville, died on October 17th. Visitation is from 2-4…

BETTY YUDASZ HOLUBECK

Mary Elizabeth Wiles Mueller, age 97, of Wheeling, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on October 18,…

Top Sports

Martins Ferry Welcomes Bellaire In 123rd All-Time Gridiron Game

MARTINS FERRY – When week 10 of the high school football season rolls around…

Barnesville Entertains Union Local Friday Night For Bragging Rights, More

Tigers, Seminoles Both Eager To End Regular Season On A High Note

Wheeling Central Feels Ready For Playoffs After Dominant First Round

Do you plan on voting early for this general election?

If you’re a West Virginia voter, the time to head to the ballot box is actually now. Early voting began in the state today and will run weekdays and Saturdays through Oct. 31. In Ohio County, the public may cast ballots from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the municipal courtroom of…

School Book Bans Are Silly

Washington Ave. Bridge Is Thankfully Back Open

Wheeling Park High School An Example Of Vision And Initiative

Local Columns

John McCabe: Public Trust Begins With One Thing: The Truth

Election night 2008 will always remain as one of the more interesting days in my career. Outside of the actual presidential election taking place that evening, I had received an invitation earlier that day to meet privately with the then-members of the Ohio County Commission — David Sims, Tim McCormick and Randy Wharton —…

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