WHEELING – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey couldn’t help but contain himself as the music sounded Friday night during “Salute to Patriotism” in Wheeling. The songs “Kokomo” by the Beach Boys and “Life in the Fast Lane” by the Eagles could be heard. And yes, ...
MOUNDSVILLE — Surrounded by family, friends and even Kroger shoppers, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Courtney Narick of Martins Ferry was welcomed home Friday at the Moundsville Kroger in a celebration marked by hugs, cake and a reminder of the importance of valor and service. Narick, 32, got to ...
As the Ohio Valley gears up to celebrate the United States of America's 250th birthday, residents and communities throughout the region showed their patriotism in preparation for the Independence Day weekend. Pictured are some of the examples of that American spirit on both sides of the Ohio River.
As the newly installed Bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, the Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala already had one thing figured out with his new Mountain State mission. It never hurts to quote "Country Roads." Menjivar, who was installed as the 10th Bishop of the diocese Thursday ...
CHARLESTON — Heeding the concerns raised last week by West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty, members of the House Democratic caucus and several Democratic candidates for statehouse seats called for a special session focused on public education reform. Speaking in front of ...
WHEELING — The Continuous Care Center on the WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital campus held a special picnic lunch for residents in celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the United States on Thursday. The center’s activity room was decorated in red, white and blue. ...
