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New Mural In Chester To Recall History Of Rock Springs Park

CHESTER – A new mural underway in Chester will involve members of the community while paying tribute to its past. The Montani Outreach Movement was formed as a nonprofit organization in 2023 by area residents Cara McMahan, Lacey Cline, Megan Eckleberry, Brittany Budney and Payden Wells, ...

Heritage Trail Bike Tour Bolsters Sense Of Community Among Cyclists

As more than two dozen intrepid cyclists prepared for the 100km trip in the 19th annual Wheeling Heritage Trail Bicycle Tour, presented by the Ohio Valley Trail Partners, early Sunday morning, the Beach Boys "Good Vibrations" blasted from the speakers. Was that a motivational tool for those ...

Linsly Celebrates 212th Commencement

The Linsly School held its 212th Commencement on Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stifel Field House, graduating eighty-nine seniors from the Class of 2026. These graduates will matriculate into 56 different colleges and universities in 23 different states, and five different ...

Up, Up and Away — On Take Two

WHEELING — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s the lesson Wheeling Country Day School students learned during their annual weather balloon launch Friday in the grassy field in front of their building. The first attempt to launch the giant white balloon failed ...

Wheeling Heritage Awards New Partnership Grants

Wheeling Heritage has awarded $6,000 in Partnership Grants to six local organizations and businesses, supporting projects focused on historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling. Wheeling Heritage’s Partnership Grant Program provides funding for initiatives that align with its mission to serve as a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. Grants are awarded across five categories: Education & Interpretation, Small Business Development, Arts, Recreation, and Fairs & Festivals. “This was an especially competitive round with so many exciting ...

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Increasing Patrols During Memorial Day Weekend

MOUNDSVILLE — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is increasing patrols for Memorial Day weekend. Sheriff Mike Dougherty said additional deputies will be on patrol throughout Marshall County beginning today and continuing through the holiday weekend. The increased patrols are intended to help keep roads safe for residents and visitors traveling through the county while also providing assistance to the community during the busy holiday weekend. “As families and friends gather to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we want everyone to arrive safely and return home safely,” ...