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Applications Being Accepted for Next ‘Show of Hands’ Event

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members with big ideas for Wheeling now have the opportunity to bring their vision to life. Wheeling Heritage is accepting applications for the next Show of Hands, a high-energy crowdfunding event that provides funding and exposure to local ...

Griffin Pleads Not Guilty to 2021 Double Murder in Belmont County

Andrew Issac Griffin pleaded not guilty Monday to the double homicide of Thomas and Angela Strussion — crimes that carry a potential death sentence. Griffin was arraigned in Belmont County Common Pleas Court on Monday in front of Judge Chris Berhalter. Griffin was represented by Ohio Public ...

Steel Bands To Drum Up Funding for Colon Cancer Awareness

Local steel drum bands from across the Ohio Valley will unite for a good cause on Saturday during the fifth annual Festival of Steel concert. The concert will be held on Saturday, March 22, at 1 p.m. in John Marshall High School’s gymnasium. Admission to the concert is $5 and proceeds will ...

Ohio County Looks To Sever Ties With Animal Shelter Director

Ohio County commissioners have directed the county solicitor to begin the process of ending the employment of County Animal Shelter Director Lori Russell. The move came during a special meeting of the commission on March 12. “We have asked our county solicitor Mr. (Don) Tennant to work on ...

New Mobile Stage To Arrive in Time for Wheeling’s Summer Concert Season

Officials in the city of Wheeling are expected to receive a new mobile stage for outdoor concerts and events in the coming weeks. The new stage is expected to be delivered before the outdoor concert season kicks off. One of the last city purchases made utilizing federal pandemic relief money ...