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Pickleball Serves Up New Recreation Option In St. Clairsville

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The city of St. Clairsville now has four permanent pickleball courts outside the Unified Jr. Rec Center. City Recreation Director Eric Gay said he has been aware of the growing demand for pickleball, which is played inside the city's recreation center five days a ...

It’s Summer, But It Was ‘Chili’ At Heritage Port

The annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff satisfied afficionados of the dish Saturday afternoon at Wheeling's Heritage Port. Dozens of chili chefs, from first-timers to competition pros, passed out samples of their recipes, from red chili to chili verde and even some special concoctions like ...

Ohio River Splashtacular Set For Sunday

There will be excitement, fun and even a little bit of learning for folks of all ages coming Sunday, as the second annual Ohio River Splashtacular makes its way to Wheeling's Heritage Port. The free event, to be held from noon-4 p.m. Sunday will be full of activities for visitors to enjoy, ...

A ‘Berry’ Big Day in Martins Ferry

MARTINS FERRY — Fourth and Walnut streets in Martins Ferry will soon be overtaken by strawberries on Saturday. Project Forward’s annual Strawberry Festival will take place from noon until 9 p.m. The fifth annual festival aims to offer strawberry-flavored treats and family-friendly ...

Wheeling U. Alumna Sonneborn Leaves $500K Gift To University

Wheeling University recently received a more than half million-dollar gift, thanks to a bequest from a trust established by alumna Sandra Piper Sonneborn and her husband, Sydney. Sandra Sonneborn, or Sandy as she was known to her friends, was a member of the Class of 1960, the University’s second graduating class. “Members of the Wheeling University community are grateful to the Sonneborns for the lasting legacy they have left. This gift will impact the lives of students today and in the future,” said Wheeling University President Dianna M. Vargo. In keeping with the ...