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John Marshall High School Announces 2026 Monarch Homecoming Court

MOUNDSVILLE -- The 2026 John Marshall High School Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned on Friday, Oct. 2, during halftime when the Monarchs host Warren Local High School at Monarch Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m. The 2026 JMHS Homecoming Court includes queen candidates Olivia Bonar, Nora ...

Wheeling Police Investigating Shots Fired On Wheeling Island

Wheeling Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Wheeling Island on Tuesday night. Police were called to South Wabash Street around 11:08 p.m. after residents reported hearing apparent gunshots. There were no known injuries, and no suspects have been identified. ...

Ohio County Schools To Stage ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Halloween Event

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 ...

Ohio Starts Process To Pause Gas Tax

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 ...

Oglebay Benefits From Bordas & Bordas Amateur Golf Classic

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 ...