History Of Wheeling Class Plans Bus Tour
The History of Wheeling class taught by Wheeling Park High School social studies teacher Ryan Stanton is hitting the road -- literally. The class has scheduled a bus tour around the Friendly City scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 1, starting from Wheeling Park's White Palace and traveling to ...
100 Years Strong: AHEPA Keeps Serving Weirton
WEIRTON — For Jim Antoniou, Tuesday’s banquet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Hancock Chapter 103 of the Order of AHEPA carried extra special meaning. Antoniou, president of the local chapter, explained before the dinner began in the social hall of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church ...
Washington Co. Commissioner Reunites With Crash Victim He Helped Save 48 Years ago
When Pennsylvania State Police troopers arrived at a horrific crash in which a car catapulted off of an Interstate 79 overpass in Cecil Township on Memorial Day weekend nearly 50 years ago, they thought no one could have survived. The car had plunged 53 feet onto the old Montour Railroad ...
Weirton Reminded Of Memorial Day’s True Meaning
WEIRTON — A local pastor and veteran took time Monday to remind area residents about the true meaning of Memorial Day. The Rev. Rudy McAllister, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church who served 34 years in the U.S. Air Force, including tours during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert ...
Wintersville mayor: ‘Freedom isn’t free’
WINTERSVILLE — Mike Petrella offered a reminder of what Memorial Day stands for. "We always remember that freedom isn't free, and we honor our fallen heroes. Today is not a day off from work, it's not a day about a barbecue, it's not a day to go swimming. It is a day to remember why you are ...