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Free Medical, Dental and Vision Clinic Coming to Wheeling

WHEELING — Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, will bring a free medical outreach clinic to Wheeling Aug. 21-23 in partnership with Newbridge Church. The clinic will provide free medical, dental and vision care to community members regardless of insurance status or ability to show identification. “Samaritan's Purse responded to the historic flooding that impacted Valley Grove and neighboring communities last year. As they looked to expand the reach of their community medical clinic, they reached out again to partner with us,” said Pastor Chris ...

Ohio County Unveils Vondel Bell-Created America 250 Mural

WHEELING – Ohio County has unveiled its mural celebrating America 250, and it presently can be seen on the second floor of the City-County Building in Wheeling. The 6-foot by 6-foot mural, however, can be moved, and could be coming soon to a location near you. Ohio County Commission ...

City Working to Address Elm Grove Flooding Issues

WHEELING — City leaders in Wheeling are taking initial steps to address recurring flooding issues in the Elm Grove area following heavy rains. During Tuesday night's meeting of Wheeling City Council, City Manager Robert Herron invited engineer A.J. Smith with the city's engineering and ...

Morrisey Appoints Kessinger As New Tourism Secretary

CHARLESTON – A former Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Fayette County will become the second cabinet secretary of the Department of Tourism, succeeding Chelsea Ruby in the role. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Kayla Kessinger’s appointment Tuesday morning in ...

Capito says Mitchell Plant will be ‘here for a long time’

MOUNDSVILLE — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito took a tour of the Mitchell Power Plant in Marshall County on Tuesday afternoon to get an up-close look at how the plant is serving the surrounding community. While observing the plant's present, the West Virginia Republican also said she is ...