Inclement Weather Cancels Wheeling Symphony Orchestra's July 4 Concert; Fireworks To Be Decided

July 4, 2026

The rain and lightning that moved into the Ohio Valley on Saturday evening forced the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra to cancel its July 4 concert at Wheeling's Heritage Port, the WSO announced on its social media.…

Morrisey Joins “Salute To Patriotism" At Oglebay to Mark America's 250th

[gallery ids="1338950,1338949,1338953"] WHEELING – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey couldn’t help but contain himself as the music sounded Friday night…

Happy Independence Day! No print newspaper today due to the federal holiday

Dear reader, We join with you today in celebrating America's 250th birthday. Just a note that Friday's newspaper served as…

VOICES OF VALOR: Service Recognized, A Soldier Is Welcomed Home

MOUNDSVILLE — Surrounded by family, friends and even Kroger shoppers, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Courtney Narick of Martins Ferry was…

The Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala Installed As 10th Bishop Of Wheeling-Charleston Diocese

As the newly installed Bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, the Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala already had one thing figured out…

W.Va. House Democratic Caucus, Candidates Call For Public Education Special Session

CHARLESTON — Heeding the concerns raised last week by West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty, members of the…

Community

Snapshots Of Patriotism From Around The Ohio Valley

[gallery ids="1338917,1338915,1338916,1338919,1338914,1338918"] As the Ohio Valley gears up to celebrate the United States of America's 250th birthday, residents and communities throughout the region showed their patriotism in preparation for the Independence Day weekend. Pictured are some of the examples of that American spirit on both sides of the Ohio River.

Former WLSC President Clyde Campbell Passes At 96

Arrest Made In Wheeling Malicious Wounding Case

WEIRTON – As part of the festivities for the Independence Day holiday, portions of Main Street…

Traffic Reminder Issued Before Weirton Independence Day Events

Obituaries

THELMA SCHRAMM

Roberta Thelma Schramm, lovingly known as “Thelma,” 93, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. Thelma was born on January 21, 1933, in Knob Fork, Wetzel County, WV, and grew up on Petit’s Flat in Littleton, Wetzel County, WV. She was the oldest…

It is with great sadness that the family and loved ones of Thomas Jay De Blasis,…

THOMAS DeBLASIS

Janet Roseann Scott, formerly of Wheeling, WV and recently of Palm Beach County, FL, hung up…

JANET SCOTT

Terry W. Gilbert, 66, of Moundsville, WV passed away Mon. June 29, 2026 at Reynolds Memorial…

TERRY GILBERT

Top Sports

Wheeling Post 1 Mounts Comeback For Beast Of The East Win

WHEELING – Chris Upton scored four times, Andrew Murdock drove in four runs and…

WVU's Hall Ready To Continue Representing State In New Role

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Editorials

Rabbi Lief A Great Choice To Lead Wheeling Homelessness Task Force

In choosing the inaugural chairperson for his homelessness task force, Wheeling Mayor Denny Magruder needed to find someone who is a proven unifier, someone with compassion for their fellow man and someone who can guide a diverse group of people to seek solutions to a very difficult subject. In Rabbi Joshua Lief of Wheeling’s…

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An Inspiration For All West Virginia

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Local Columns

John McCabe: Is Downtown Wheeling Finally Finding Its Rhythm?

For most of this past Saturday, downtown Wheeling just felt different. A trip through the central business district and parts of Center Wheeling Saturday afternoon and evening showed the sidewalks full. Restaurants and bars buzzed with conversation. People wandered from one venue to another, laughing, greeting friends, discovering new businesses and enjoying a day…

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