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NWS: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Should Leave By Saturday

Ohio Valley residents coughed and choked through another day of smoke from Canadian wildfires Friday, that day even worse than what they experienced Thursday. Yet the National Weather Service said the region should get a big break from that bad air by Saturday. Matt Brudy, a meteorologist ...

Applications Sought For Next 'Show Of Hands'

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members with ideas to strengthen Wheeling are invited to apply for the next Show of Hands, a crowdfunding event hosted by Wheeling Heritage. The event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Wheeling Artisan Center, 1400 Main St. Applications are open through Friday, Aug. 7, and can be submitted at wheelingheritage.org/show-of-hands. Sponsored by Orrick, Show of Hands gives four finalists the opportunity to present their ideas to a live audience, who vote to determine the winner. The winning ...

Belmont County CARES Urges Seniors To Stay Safe During Heat Wave

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As a prolonged heat wave grips the region, Belmont County CARES Program Director Chad Zambori is urging older residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Zambori said older adults are among the groups most vulnerable as temperatures climb. "They really ...