The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. March 8, 1926: An explosion killed 19 miners at Eccles in Raleigh County. Ten men were saved by barricading themselves in the ...
WHEELING – Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack celebrated the grand opening of its new Light & Wonder Lounge on Thursday. The premier, high-energy gaming lounge features the latest innovations from global gaming leader Light & Wonder. The new video slot/gaming lounge, located near the ...
Wheeling Park High School held its annual Queen of Queens pageant Wednesday at the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center at the high school. Pictured are, from left, second runner-up Grace Mull, first runner-up Josie Khamsouksaly, Miss Congeniality Sydney Willson and Queen Taylin Holt.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Belmont County Board of Commissioners approved the grant agreement between it and the Ohio Department of Development for the Community Development Block Grant program $750,000 during Wednesday's regular meeting . The grant will aid in the extension of public water ...
STEUBENVILLE — Educating the public and raising awareness about health disparities in the community are among the goals of Minority Health Month. Held every April, local activities will include four health-focused events, each of which is designed to present important information. "When we look statistically, primarily at our African American population, there are disparities there, whether it be for cancers, cardiovascular issues or diabetes. We realize that those statistics show that either those populations aren't able to connect to health care services or aren't going to their ...
FOLLANSBEE — Resident Linda Tomaino is the latest voice to express concern about safety issues arising from the removal of traffic signals along Main Street, and city officials have stated it's not a dead issue. Tomaino said she has submitted a petition to the West Virginia Division of Highways, seeking a reversal of its decision in 2024 to remove signals on Main, which is part of state Route 2, at its intersections with Raymond and State streets. A Follansbee resident for more than 50 years, Tomaino said the signals' absence has made it difficult for pedestrians to cross the busy ...
