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W.Va. Capitol Grounds Prepare For America 250 Celebrations

CHARLESTON – While July Fourth celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence take place in communities all across West Virginia later this week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is urging the public to make time to celebrate in the state's ...

New trustee joins Pugliese Charitable Foundation

WINTERSVILLE — Eric Hilty says he is ready to take on his next challenge. The Bloomingdale resident, who was elected as Jefferson County engineer in 2024, has been chosen as the newest trustee of the Charles M. and Thelma M. Pugliese Charitable Foundation. "I think it fits my personality," ...

Bugging Out: Lanternflies Persist in the Ohio Valley

MOUNDSVILLE — With summer in full swing, Ohio Valley residents are likely starting to see all kinds of different bugs while spending more time outdoors and around their swimming pools. Among those creatures is the infamous spotted lanternfly. James Watson, coordinator of the Spotted ...

City of Wheeling Reminds Public of Fireworks Ordinance

WHEELING – With Independence Day next weekend, the city of Wheeling’s Fire and Police departments are reminding residents and visitors that certain types of fireworks are prohibited within city limits. Wheeling City Ordinance 1535.01, enacted in 1981, bans the use of any firework that is ...

MARY JANE FLEMING

Mary Jane Cooke Charnock Fleming, 76, of Wheeling, WV, died Monday, June 29, 2026 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born April 16, 1950, in Wheeling, daughter of the late James Cooke and Sarah Bowman Cooke Hall. Mary was a great cook and baker. She made cakes for all special occasions and loved making candy during the holidays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Fleming; step-father, Jessie Hall; and two grandsons, Austin Courtwright and Wyatt Cooke. She is survived by her children, James (Amanda) Cooke, Melody Courtwright, Kelly Shoopman, Richard ...