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First Rabies Case of 2026 Confirmed In Ohio County Raccoon

WHEELING — The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is announcing that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found along Route 88 near Tierra Estates in Ohio County. The raccoon was collected Monday and tested positive for rabies this week. This is the first laboratory-confirmed animal rabies case in Ohio County for 2026. The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department and other county health departments in West Virginia, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, regularly test animals for rabies throughout the year. The Wheeling-Ohio County ...

McKinley Carter Wealth Services Advisors Earn Prestigious CEPA Credential

McKinley Carter Wealth Services announced that Teresa Michaels and Nick Stebner each recently earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation, one of the premier credentials for professionals working with business owners. “By completing this rigorous program, Teresa and Nick have deepened their ability to guide business‑owner clients through strategies that strengthen company value, support long‑term financial well-being, and prepare for successful future transitions,” said Tyrone C. Phillippi, CFP, CeFT Director of Wealth Management. According to the Exit Planning ...

Harrison County revives K-9 program after nearly a decade

CADIZ — The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has revived its K-9 program after nearly a decade without one. Sadie is the newest addition to the office, and her handler, Devin Dowdle, said he believes the K-9 will help keep drugs out of the community. “This is a huge asset for the ...

Cockayne Farmstead Plasterwork Ready For Springtime Viewing

GLEN DALE – People who visit the Cockayne Farmstead in Glen Dale this spring will get a chance to see some of the newly repaired plasterwork in the historic home. The work was conducted during the winter months by Adventures In Elegance, a local company. “The plastering was part of our ...

Wheeling University Students Present Projects During Annual Research Day

Wheeling University undergraduate and graduate students presented their scholarly work Thursday during the 2026 Research Day and Scholarship Symposium. According to Teresa Busick, Instructor of Psychology and chair of the planning committee, Research Day at Wheeling University showcased the ...