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Ohio River Splashtacular Set For Sunday

There will be excitement, fun and even a little bit of learning for folks of all ages coming Sunday, as the second annual Ohio River Splashtacular makes its way to Wheeling's Heritage Port. The free event, to be held from noon-4 p.m. Sunday will be full of activities for visitors to enjoy, ...

W.Va. Foster Care Lawsuit Still Alive

CHARLESTON - A federal class action lawsuit filed during the administration of former governor Jim Justice challenging the condition of West Virginia's foster care system is alive again following a ruling Thursday. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a 2025 judgment issued by U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin dismissing a class-action lawsuit brought in 2019 on behalf of thousands of foster children in West Virginia. "Because federal courts not only have the authority, but also a duty, to remedy systemic constitutional rights violations, we ...

Weld Writes Book On Wellsburg’s Historic Homes

WELLSBURG – West Virginia Sen. Ryan Weld has completed his book on the history and noteworthy homes of Wellsburg, and it’s coming out in less than two weeks. “The Foundations of Wellsburg” is the culmination of eight years of research and writing by Weld, R-Brooke. The book becomes ...

Flood Victims to Be Honored With Triadelphia Monument

TRIADELPHIA — Next weekend marks the one-year anniversary of the June 14, 2025, flooding that struck Triadelphia, Valley Grove and surrounding communities, and a monument honoring the nine people who died will be unveiled. A ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, outside ...