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‘Stuff The Bus’ Event Coming Saturday To Bethlehem Apostolic Temple

Those interested in helping students in need throughout the Ohio Valley have a strong start to their school year can do so Saturday at Bethlehem Apostolic Temple in Wheeling. The church will hold a "stuff the bus" event from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the church, collecting school supplies and more to distribute Aug. 8 at the North Wheeling Dream Center. The church is seeking notebooks, pens, pencils, book bags and any other school-related items that make learning more fun and exciting for students. While school supplies are at the forefront of the fall collection, the church is also ...

New Vrindaban Celebrates 60 Years Of ISKON With Open House

New Vrindaban and the Palace of Gold will open their doors to the public on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrating 60 years of The International Society of Krishna Consciousness in the Western world. According to the ISKON website, documents were filed in New York City on July ...

Willis Shows Support For Beautification Project In Beech Bottom

BEECH BOTTOM — Beautification efforts in parts of Brooke County have received a boost from one local legislator. Del. Jimmy Willis, R-Brooke, contributed $1,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance funds toward a series of beautification projects in Beech Bottom. "It's been a priority ...

CyberTip Leads To 20‑Year Federal Sentence For Wheeling Man

A single CyberTip led to a Wheeling man being convicted in federal court of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material online and being sentenced to 20 years in prison. Gage Heckman, 22, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey. The case began when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children flagged suspicious activity on an Instagram account. That alert set off an immediate, coordinated investigation by federal and local authorities. Search warrants were executed, electronic devices were seized from Heckman’s South Wheeling residence, and ...

Wheeling Arts Festival Slated Saturday at Wheeling Park

WHEELING – The Wheeling Arts Festival is slated from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Wheeling Park, 1801 National Road, Wheeling. The festival will feature more than 50 artist vendors selling their art and wares on the park grounds including: Mindi Yarbrough, Scott Hanson Illustrations, ...

Slideshow: Betty Zane Days Kicks Off In Martins Ferry

Photos by Derek Redd Betty Zane Days kicked off Wednesday evening at Martins Ferry City Park, as visitors from in the city and outside got in on the fun. On top of inflatables, food and craft vendors and music, the event began with a 5K race that benefited the Martins Ferry High School ...