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Wheeling Celebrates Opening Of New Fire Department HQ

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WHEELING — Instead of an official ribbon cutting ceremony, city officials gathered in front of the new Wheeling Fire Department Headquarters on Wednesday to take part in a “ceremonial uncoupling of the hose.” The long-awaited opening of the new fire department headquarters in East ...

Irish Road Bowling On Tap In Wheeling, Glen Dale

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Fans of Irish road bowling can get their fix Saturday all across the Ohio Valley. Two road bowling events are scheduled that day – the Wheeling Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its competition at Sonneborn Shelter near Wheeling Park High School, with check-in starting ...

1K Students Attend Project Best Building Trades Showcase

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WHEELING — More than 1,000 students from across the Ohio Valley visited the annual Project BEST Building Construction Trades Showcase at Wheeling Park on Wednesday. Dozens of companies and trade workers set up informational tables inside the park’s skating rink to talk with the ...

Weirton Considers Weapons Restrictions On Municipal Property

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WEIRTON — City Council is taking additional measures to increase security on municipal property, recently approving the first reading of an ordinance which would prohibit the possession of certain weapons. The ordinance, which must be approved by a second reading to become effective, ...

‘Lost’ Funds Returned To The Health Plan

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WHEELING — The Health Plan was able to reclaim more than $32,000 that West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack said had become “lost in the financial shuffle” on Wednesday as part of the state’s efforts to return unclaimed funds to their rightful owners. Pack visited the organization’s ...

Morrisey Announces Emergency Funding For Food Pantries

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CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Wednesday emergency funding for food pantries in counties affected by February and June flooding. More than $767,000 is being awarded to 63 food pantries in 13 counties to help keep food stocked as the communities continue to recover from ...