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‘Breaking the Chain’ Exposes Plight of Abused, Neglected Pets

By HEATHER ZIEGLER Life Editor Wheeling native Chris Klug has never met a dog he didn’t like. Even during his 10 years as an animal control officer near Virginia and Greensboro, North Carolina, Klug opened his heart to rescue animals from neglect and abuse. Today that passion finds ...

West Liberty University Biology Students Help The Environment and Community

WEST LIBERTY — Environmental issues have never been more important and West Liberty University students are pleased to do their part to keep the forest healthy. "Our biology students have been completing service projects at the Schrader Environmental Education Center this semester. Just ...

Queen Elizabeth II to trim costs as COVID-19 hits income

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her family are facing a 35 million pound ($45 million) hit from the coronavirus pandemic, partly due to a shortage of tourists, the monarch's money-manager said Friday. Releasing the royal household's annual accounts, Keeper of the Privy ...

Changing Lives Is Not Canceled for Easterseals of Wheeling

Easterseals is in the business of changing lives. In fact, it’s our mission: Creating solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities and special needs in the Ohio Valley. Despite service interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that mission continues. Our ...

Our Lady of Peace School Puts Faith in Focus During Pandemic

Like schools across the state and country, OLP eagerly opened its doors after the Labor Day holiday to welcome students in grades PK3 to eight back to the classroom. “Yes, things are visibly different, but our spirit is stronger,” Principal Maureen Kerr said. “Like all dedicated educators we have been working very hard to make sure that our students return to a healthy and safe learning environment, but at OLP keeping Christ the center of All We Do will keep us focused on succeeding.” She said the school’s theme for the year, "In Christ, We Can," is seen throughout the ...

Meet a Local Group With Deep Roots

WHEELING — British novelist, playwright and poet Sir William Gerald Golding may have said it best when speaking about the past. “My yesterdays walk with me. They keep step, they are gray faces that peer over my shoulder.” Golding’s words could very well be the impetus behind the ...