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College defends demolition that destroyed two Steubenville murals

STEUBENVILLE — The College of St. Joseph the Worker is defending its decision to demolish a structure it deemed unsalvageable, including two murals celebrating Steubenville's past that had been painted on its exterior walls. The building at 427 Washington St. formerly housed the Elks ...

Thousands Turn Out For YSS Celebrate Youth

Youth Services System Development Director Tammy Kruse couldn't have been happier Thursday. The smile on her face was the product of the many smiles she saw on the faces of parents and kids alike as they enjoyed the day at Wheeling Park during YSS' Celebrate Youth. The event spanned the ...

Steiff lion finds new home at John Marshall High School

GLEN DALE — When students enter John Marshall High School on the first day of school Tuesday, they will be greeted by a new friend. A giant stuffed toy lion made by Steiff now stands in the lobby of the school. It was donated recently by the Butch Miller family. Principal Jason Marling ...

Mountaineer Brewfest Pours Into Heritage Port On Saturday

WHEELING — Downtown Wheeling's Heritage Port will once again be home to food, music, craft beer and entertainment Saturday when the 12th annual Mountaineer Brewfest gets underway. The annual celebration of West Virginia craft beer has raised more than $320,000 for local charities through ...

City Declares Wheeling Island Residence a Public Nuisance

WHEELING — City leaders in Wheeling declared a property on Wheeling Island to be a public nuisance because of conditions at the residence, and officials are taking action to resolve the lingering problems there. Last month, a resolution was introduced before Wheeling City Council to accept ...