WHEELING – Wheeling’s “Doughboy” statue is back on its base at Wheeling Park, and now looks as good as new. The statue was removed two months ago, and was returned to the park Monday morning following a $10,000 restoration of its gun and hand by Mike’s Refinishing, of Finleyville, ...
BELLAIRE -- Firefighters in two different Ohio Valley communities -- Bellaire and Moundsville -- battled major blazes over the weekend. On Sunday in West Bellaire, firefighters battled a fire on First Street that impacted three homes. Bellaire Fire Chief Tim Bell said one home was fully ...
WHEELING – Demolition work in East Wheeling of the former Clay School has proceeded quickly over the past several weeks, but a great deal of work remains to be done at the site over the summer. Raze International Inc. of Shadyside began demolition of the sprawling, 75,000-square-foot former ...
Editor's note: This story was edited to reflect the misidentification of the keynote speaker. WHEELING – Wheeling Park High School held its 49th annual commencement ceremony with 348 seniors graduating Sunday, making up the Class of 2026. The ceremony was held at 3 p.m. at WesBanco Arena ...
STEUBENVILLE — A golf scramble, events designed to recreate the supper club experience and recognition of the sacrifice of America's veterans will all be a part of this year's Dean Martin Hometown Festival. The year's festival, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary, is scheduled ...
The squeeze Ohioans are feeling from increased gas prices will not be resolved by short-term fixes, says a survey of economists within the state. Experts weighed in on the prospect of a three-month gas tax holiday proposed in the House by Republican Reps. Adam C. Bird of New Richmond and Ty D. Matthews of Findlay. The bill introduced earlier this month would slash gas taxes by half from 38.5 to 19.25 cents per gallon for 90 days. Natural gas would be reduced from 47 to 23.5 cents per gallon. If passed, the bill would go into effect immediately, aimed at providing relief during the peak ...
