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Wheeling Priest Is a Fan of the Cross

WHEELING — It isn’t surprising that crosses are a part of the Rev. Richard Skaggs’ everyday life. The man’s a priest, after all. What might be unusual would be the staggering tally if they were ever actually counted. Bounding up and down the stairways and passages at St. Matthew ...

Wheeling University Students To Present Scholarly Research

WHEELING — Students from various academic programs will present their scholarly work during Wheeling University’s annual Student Research & Scholarship Symposium Wednesday. This year, the annual research symposium will consist of a half day of poster and oral presentations by students ...

A touch of grey

WHEELING — When Kimberly Brown decided to join the “ditch the dye” trend last spring, she thought she was making a personal decision. Having maintained her original dark brown locks for more than 20 years, she was tired of the maintenance and the expense. COVID-19’s shutdown of hair ...

Youth Services System Recognizing ‘Safe Place’ Partners

WHEELING — The yellow and black diamond-shaped Safe Place sign catches the eye. There’s one at the front entrance of the Ohio County Public Library. There’s one on the side of every local public bus and outside every Wheeling firehouse. There’s even one posted at K.E.Y. Animal ...

Welty Home Accepting New Residents Again

WHEELING — The coronavirus has made many seniors rethink their living situations. While many who live alone have done well during the year-long pandemic, others suffered terrible loneliness during the months of isolation. Welty Home in Wheeling has seen an uptick in inquiries from seniors ...

The Ubiquitous Orchid: A Pandemic Project With Surprises

Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth orchids, gorgeous but common, with sweet patterned faces, are widely sold by supermarkets and other retailers. In fact, orchids are ...