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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 ...

United Bank Reports Record Earnings In 2Q Of 2026

United Bankshares, Inc. recently reported record earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $131.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share. Second quarter of 2026 results produced annualized returns on average assets, average shareholders’ equity, and average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP measure, of 1.56%, 9.53%, and 15.15%, respectively. “We delivered record results in the second quarter, and our consistent and disciplined approach to managing our Company’s affairs continues to pay dividends,” stated Richard M. Adams, Jr., United’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look ...

Easterseals Hosts Vitalant Blood Drive

Photo by Derek Redd Vitalant employee Emily Ford, center, prepares Kim Roman, right, to donate blood while Tammy Weir, left, finishes her donation Wednesday at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Wheeling. Easterseals hosted the Vitalant blood drive Wednesday to help with the blood supply ...

Wellsburg block party set for Friday

WELLSBURG – The city's Town Square area will be alive Friday night, with a block party organized by the Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority. Activities are set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to include live music by Shawn Villamagna, food from Taters Food Truck, Rusty Bull Tacos and Murphy's Ice Cream. The Carenbauer beer trailer will also be on hand, with additional local vendors also on site. Headline sponsors include Jimmy Willis, House of Delegates; the Kookie Jar; Puskarich Accounting and Tax LLC; Almost Heaven Family Dentistry; Carenbauer Distributing; and state Sen. Ryan ...