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Stonemile Group In Negotiations For Gateway Center Construction Contract

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The latest step in the construction of the Wheeling Gateway Center was announced Monday, as the Wheeling-Ohio County Convention & Visitors Bureau said it would negotiate with Stonemile Group LLC to build the facility. Stonemile Group was the qualified lowest bid when bids from five companies were opened in April. Stonemile came in at $25,900,000. Other bidders were Rycon Construction Inc. at $28,895,000; Massaro Corporation at $32,656,600; Mascaro Construction at $33,976,000; and United Construction Company at $38,309,047. “The CVB is very appreciative for the time that the ...

'America and Art – Celebrating Our 250th Founding Through Art' to go on display in Weirton

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WEIRTON — The Top of West Virginia Arts Council invites artists to show their interpretation of the nation’s founding and history through their work. “America and Art — Celebrating Our 250th Founding Through Art” caters to visual artists working in any medium. Each artist may submit up to four pieces of original work. No prints or mass-produced works will be accepted. Participants must be 18 or older and may submit their pieces online at Top of WV Arts Council submission page no later than Wednesday. The opening reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 28 at the ...

Oil Prices Rise As War Drags On, But Stocks Inch To More Records

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose Monday as the war with Iran threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market nevertheless inched toward more records. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climbed 2.9% to settle at $104.21 after President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on "life support" after he rejected Iran's latest proposal to end their war. The rejection raises the stakes for Trump's trip this week to China, where he could urge President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into making concessions. Xi has influence because China is the biggest buyer of Iran's ...

Site Plan for WVU Regional Cancer Center Approved

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WHEELING — Members of the Wheeling Planning Commission on Monday night unanimously approved the final site plan for the WVU Cancer Institute St. Joseph Regional Cancer Complex, which could see a construction phase underway as early as next month. The site plan review for the new $122 ...

Weirton To Rededicate Marland Heights Park Saturday

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WEIRTON — For the last few years, Marland Heights Park has undergone a series of renovations in an effort to better prepare it for future generations. Saturday, many of those renovations, along with additional plans, will be officially unveiled to the public — along with a new ...

Former FBI Agent Discusses True Crime Book Series In Bethesda

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BETHESDA — Author and former FBI agent Harry Trombitas, a 29-year bureau veteran, shared stories from some of the most notable cases of his career Monday evening during a presentation at the Bethesda Community Center. Trombitas spoke to attendees about his true crime book series, “My Life ...