While YWCA Wheeling works throughout the year to bring awareness to and help those dealing with domestic violence, the month of October brings that issue to the forefront as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And YWCA Wheeling has several events planned through the month to highlight ...
In a politically charged election year, the Ohio Legislature on Wednesday suspended the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel for 90 days as drivers grapple with soaring prices at the pump due to international events and other factors. The suspension will cost the state treasury about $725 million and save individual motorists about $3 a week, according to lawmakers. “Gov. [Mike] DeWine intends to sign the bill,” spokesman Dan Tierney told The Center Square. Lawmakers passed the bill as an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect as soon as DeWine signs it, eliminating the ...
WEIRTON – With the general election just over one month away, election officials are offering voters a reminder of some important dates leading up to them being able to cast their votes. Residents still wishing to register to vote, or change their party affiliation, have until Oct. 13 to do ...
WHEELING -- Wheeling Health Right celebrated the final day of its hygiene item drive with a Community Appreciation Day and Fill The Mobile Unit Challenge on Wednesday. Erin George, assistant director of Wheeling Health Right, said the organization has been collecting items since Sept. 1 for ...
WELLSBURG – The tale of Ichabod Crane and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will be front and center when the Freeland Farm hosts an autumn and Halloween-inspired tea in October. “The Sleepy Hollow Tea and Cocoa Event” is set for 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the farm, located at 2470 Windy Hill Road, Wellsburg, near the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport. Tea and cocoa will certainly be served alongside baked goods. Participants also will receive a pumpkin in which they may place flowers or paint and place decals. Participants are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. The tale ...
NEW CUMBERLAND – While noting they had been informed proposed changes to Hancock County Schools' leave policy were not set in stone, representatives of Education West Virginia are urging school officials to take care in what amendments are made. Lisa Summers, the association's field ...
