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West Virginia Squirrel Season Opens Saturday

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SOUTH CHARLESTON — West Virginia's regular squirrel season opens statewide Sept. 12 and runs through Feb. 28, 2027. "Squirrel hunting is a long-standing tradition in West Virginia and is how many hunters are introduced to the sport," said Brett McMillion, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. "We encourage folks to give squirrel hunting a try or use it as practice for an upcoming season." Beyond recreational benefits, squirrel hunting plays a role in wildlife management. By managing squirrel populations, hunters help maintain ecosystem balance to ensure ...

'Great Pumpkin' Coming To Heritage Port

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WHEELING — Legend has it, according to noted comics philosopher Linus Van Pelt, that “The Great Pumpkin” appears only at the “most sincere” locations to bring cookies and presents to children each Halloween. Local Peanuts aficionado Dr. William Mercer and the city of Wheeling are partnering to bring a Peanuts-themed Halloween celebration to Heritage Port next month. Apple TV and the Charles Schulz Museum also are providing permission to assist with the event. An “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” party is slated to take place from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Heritage ...

Towngate Opens 2026-27 Season With 'Dark Of The Moon'

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WHEELING — An Appalachian tale of spiritualism and romance will kick off Towngate Theatre's 2026-27 season, as the theater will present "Dark of the Moon" on Sept. 11-13 and Sept. 18-19. The Howard Richardson play is based on the "Ballad of Barbara Allen," was adapted for the stage in 1942 ...

W.Va. Broadband Enhancement Council Receives Updates On BEAD, ARPA Projects

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CHARLESTON – Broadband expansion projects funded through one federal bucket of money are on their way to completion, while projects funded through a separate tranche are awaiting construction with the possibility of additional funding being approved. Members of the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council received updates Wednesday morning during a virtual monthly meeting from officials with the state Office of Broadband and several vendors managing projects to expand broadband access across the state to unserved and underserved residents. Jeffrey Hartley, a project manager with ...

Rides, Rodeo and Demolition Derby Highlight Belmont County Fair

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Hold onto your hats, the rides at the 177th annual Belmont County Fair are operational for people of all ages. The rides opened to the public at 5 p.m. Wednesday and will continue through the entirety of the fair. The ride hours will be Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday ...

Vigilant Engine Co. Firehouse Is a Preservation Success Story

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WHEELING — The Friends of Wheeling continued its efforts to share examples of historic preservation success stories, looking back at the old firehouse in North Wheeling. The local historic preservation organization has been working to shed light on and celebrate efforts to restore historic ...