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This Week in West Virginia History

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 1, 1831: Jackson County was created from parts of Wood, Mason and Kanawha counties and named in honor of Andrew Jackson, the ...

‘All About Park’ Kicks Off Freshman Transition at WPHS

WHEELING — Wheeling Park High School welcomed incoming freshmen and their families this week for its annual “All About Park” open house, offering a comprehensive look at academics, athletics, fine arts and career pathways available to future Patriots. The evening began with a welcome ...

Steubenville’s Campana Named Teacher of Year

STEUBENVILLE — George and Janine Petrella say their daughter, Natalie Campana, has been fascinated by airplanes and flying all her life. "When she was little, we would go on vacations and she would sit there and talk to the pilots," her father recalled. "That's how she became involved in ...

Local Writer Gets Her Debut Book Published At 64

MARTINS FERRY – Local author Nan Soul-Hart is proving that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. At 64, Soul-Hart will be releasing her debut book on Monday, called “Company for the Night” that is being published by Authors Arsenal Publishing. “I'm a young 64. I am a rolling ...

Wellness Weekend Holding Corporate Cup Challenge

WHEELING — Co-workers can inspire each other to move at this year’s Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine while celebrating teamwork and camaraderie with the 2026 Corporate Cup Challenge. Co-workers can tackle their wellness goals during race weekend, scheduled for ...

Hancock County Parks Board To Stay In Place

NEW CUMBERLAND – The Hancock County Board of Parks and Recreation will be staying put following a decision by county commissioners Thursday. Commissioners were set to vote on a second, and final, reading Thursday on a proposed ordinance, which, if passed, would have dissolved the volunteer ...