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Wheeling's city pools open Saturday Wheeling's city pools are preparing to welcome swimmers back beginning Saturday, June 6. The city’s four pools will be open throughout the summer season with the following schedules: Bridge Park, Wheeling Island will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; Grandview, Wheeling Heights will be closed on Tuesdays; 36th Street, South Wheeling will be closed on Wednesdays; and Garden Park in Warwood will be closed on Thursdays. All pools will operate from noon to 6 p.m., weather permitting. New to the pools this year, kids will have an opportunity to attend ...

Moundsville Sheetz Opens To A Large Crowd

MOUNDSVILLE — After weeks of watching construction and waiting, Moundsville-area residents can now shop at the new Sheetz gas station. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday at the new station, located at 209 Lafayette Ave., Moundsville. A large crowd showed up for ...

Brandi Walton Earns 2026 ‘Reading Teacher of the Year’ Award

MOUNDSVILLE – The Marshall County Literacy Council honored educator Brandi Walton as the 2026 Rita Takach “Reading Teacher of the Year” during the organization’s recent spring banquet. Walton serves as the reading specialist at John Marshall High School, where colleagues say her ...

Crescent Acres Event Center Sets Open House

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A new event center created for weddings and other special happenings is ready to show itself off to the community. An open house is planned for 5-8 p.m. on June 19 at the Crescent Acres Event Center, located at 70200 Crescent Road in St. Clairsville. Distinctive and large ...

State Looking For Input On Bicycle, Pedestrian Options

WEIRTON – State officials are looking for recommendations on how to provide safe and functional transportation options throughout West Virginia, including opportunities for walkers and cyclists. Area residents had a chance to provide feedback through a public hearing held Thursday afternoon ...

Community Event Set For Ohio County Flood Victims

As Ohio County approaches the one-year anniversary of the floods that killed nine people and destroyed homes throughout the county, several local organizations have joined together to celebrate those who have survived and overcome the damage to rebuild even stronger. A partnership between ADW Catalyst Strategies, Ohio County Family Resource Network and NAMI West Virginia will host Stronger Together: Community Gathering on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Valley Grove Volunteer Fire Department, located at 355 Firehouse Lane in Valley Grove. The event is open to residents, ...