New Vrindaban and the Palace of Gold will open their doors to the public on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrating 60 years of The International Society of Krishna Consciousness in the Western world. According to the ISKON website, documents were filed in New York City on July ...
BEECH BOTTOM — Beautification efforts in parts of Brooke County have received a boost from one local legislator. Del. Jimmy Willis, R-Brooke, contributed $1,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance funds toward a series of beautification projects in Beech Bottom. "It's been a priority ...
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 – 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, ...
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 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 ...
