WELLSBURG - For almost half a century, the Wellsburg Applefest has drawn residents from near and far for a celebration of community, food, entertainment, and a particular home-grown fruit. The festivities are set to return for a 47th year this weekend, as several blocks of Charles Street and ...
WHEELING – Ghosts and goblins and friendly spirits are returning to Ohio County Schools, but they won’t be making much noise to scare anybody. The school district will host its annual sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Steenrod Elementary School. The event is planned with a focus on students with special needs and their siblings as a way they can enjoy Halloween festivities without the noises and stimulation that often upsets them. About 50 students attended the free event last year, though pre-registration is necessary. A form is ...
The Ohio Valley made sure Tuesday to welcome a monument to fallen Vietnam War soldiers into its community with open arms. Hundreds of residents, including many school students, lined the streets in both West Virginia and Ohio as The Wall That Heals made its way from The Highlands in ...
Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature Monday to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel as drivers grapple with higher prices at the pumps amid conflict in the Middle East and other factors. If passed into law, the legislation would save Ohio residents $725 million, John Fortney, spokesman for the Republican Senate Caucus told The Center Square. Republicans believe higher tax collections for the state’s General Fund will cover the cost of the holiday and keep local municipalities whole in terms of road and bridge funding. “Highway construction and ...
Photo by Kim North A check for $10,000 was presented to the Oglebay Foundation's Access to Parks Program on Tuesday. The proceeds were raised during the ninth annual Bordas & Bordas Amateur Golf Classic and will help area children enjoy the benefits of the Wheeling's public parks through free ...
CHARLESTON – After executive orders and decisions by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Department of Education has put back in place specific rules for biological girls and women that groups say will harm transgender girls and women. In an announcement Monday, the Department of Education ...
