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Appeals Court Judge Douglas Sworn Into Office In Wheeling

WHEELING — New West Virginia Appellate Court Judge Jim Douglas was sworn into office during ceremonies in Wheeling on Thursday. Douglas has been holding roving swearing-in events across the state, with others taking place in Martinsburg and Charleston. The event Thursday was convened at the ...

Wastewater Plant Expansion Project Nearing Finish Line In Weirton

WEIRTON — The project to expand the capacity at Weirton’s wastewater treatment plant is coming to a close. Jesse Alden, project manager from Thrasher Engineering, announced during Thursday’s meeting of the Weirton Sanitary Board that the gathering of representatives of Triton ...

A New Era For National Equipment

Photo by Derek Redd National Equipment staff members, along with city officials and other community leaders, stand before National Equipment's new headquarters in Elm Terrace to officially cut the ribbon on the new site Thursday. After decades in downtown Wheeling, National Equipment moved to ...

Hook, line and sinker: Bellaire catfish tournament returns

BELLAIRE — The sixth annual catfish extravaganza is set to take place Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 a.m. Contestants will meet at Nelson Field to pay their entry fee of $35 per person from 3-8 p.m. before heading to the Ohio River to compete to see who can catch the largest ...

‘Heavy Metal Experience’ Leading To Trade Jobs For Recent Grads

WHEELING – Many of today’s recent high school graduates are seeking a “heavy metal experience” in construction trades, and also the opportunity to start earning solid wages the day after commencement. “The Heavy Metal Summer Experience," sponsored though the Sheet Metal Workers ...

Alumnus Pledges $1.5M To New Wheeling University Foundation

A member of the Wheeling University Class of 1962 has pledged a seven-figure donation to help establish the new Wheeling University Foundation. Alumnus John A. Mitchell has pledged $1.5 million to the foundation establish a new scholarship fund to benefit students attending his alma mater. ...