STEUBENVILLE — Learning more about the dash that separates the years between a person's birth and death is becoming easier thanks to the work of the Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. "Have you heard of that dash in between?" Flora VerStraten-Merrin explained. "Those ...
An investigation is being conducted into an alleged murder in Weirton. Weirton Police Chief Charlie Kush announced a warrant for first degree murder has been issued for David Barger, 69, of Weirton, following the death of his wife, Donna Barger. Officers were dispatched to 3931 Grant St. ...
CHARLESTON – Once again, a major telecommunications company is taking on one of West Virginia’s two electric utilities over the issue of unfair charges for attaching new broadband to poles. Attorneys for Comcast Cable Communications last week filed a pole attachment complaint against Appalachian Power with the Federal Communications Commission. The dispute centers on pole attachment fees, with Comcast alleging that Appalachian Power is flouting a prior 2026 FCC order by charging arbitrary percentages for infrastructure replacements. Comcast argues that it should only be ...
WHEELING — The stage is set for a joyful 2026-27 concert season for the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, as the upcoming series of Pops and Masterworks performances promises something for music lovers of all ages. The WSO invited its subscribers to a special reveal of the 2026-27 season Tuesday ...
WHEELING — This summer nonprofit Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of Type O blood, and starting July 9, donors of all types who help support the blood supply for patients could do more than save lives; they could also win an upgrade to their daily commute. All those who come to donate with Vitalant through Aug. 8 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a car. Every day, patients relying on trauma care, cancer treatments, surgeries, and chronic illness management depend on a steady supply of blood products. All blood types are needed, especially type O, as well as ...
MOUNDSVILLE — The Marshall County Board of Education took the first step Monday toward placing the district's operational excess levy before voters this fall, approving a "lengthy consideration" that begins the process of sending the measure to the state so it can appear on the Nov. 3 ...
