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Weirton Seeking Youth Council Applicants

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WEIRTON — The City of Weirton is seeking its next group of youthful advisers. Applications currently are being accepted for those interested in taking part in the 2026-2027 term of the Weirton Youth Council. “The last day to apply is Sept. 14,” explained Ward 5 Councilwoman Brittany Holloway during Tuesday's meeting of Weirton Council. Holloway serves as one of the advisers for the program, which was started as a pilot program in 2025 and renewed in the spring. According to the application packet, the Weirton Youth Council “provides young people with a direct means of ...

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Friday At Heritage Port

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WHEELING — Rabbi Joshua Lief of Wheeling's Temple Shalom said remembrance ceremonies for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., are just as important now as ever, and perhaps even more important. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks on American ...

Willow Glen Capital Names Eric Mauck COO

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Willow Glen Capital LLC announced Wednesday that Eric Mauck has joined the organization as chief operating officer, bringing more than three decades of executive leadership experience to support the continued growth and performance of Willow Glen and its portfolio of businesses. In his role, ...

Wheeling Therapist Reflects on 25 Years Since 9/11

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WHEELING — It has been 25 years since Sheli Bernstein-Goff, a Wheeling-based clinical therapist who specializes in critical stress management, helped first responders in New York City just days after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Bernstein-Goff was a volunteer with Green Cross, a ...

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 ...