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W.Va. Moves Toward ‘Closeout’ On Major Broadband Projects As BEAD Program Kicks Off

CHARLESTON – Internet service providers are on track to close out major broadband projects in West Virginia through the Biden-era American Rescue Plan Act just in time to begin work on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. Members of the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council received updates on federally funded broadband expansions projects Thursday during its regular virtual meeting. Kelly Workman, director of the state Office of Broadband, told council members Thursday that officials were working with ISPs on navigating the complicated federal environmental ...

Waterline Break in West Bellaire

Village officials are responding to a waterline break on Second Avenue in the West Bellaire neighborhood in the village of Bellaire. The break was spotted by residents about 12:30 p.m. as water was shooting into the air from the break site on the roadway, leaving residents without water.

U.S. Marines Killed in WWII, Vietnam Are Saluted on Jacob Street

WHEELING — Two U.S. Marines from Wheeling who were killed in action while serving their country during different wars were honored Thursday during military banner dedication ceremonies on Jacob Street in South Wheeling. City officials, representatives of local veterans organizations and ...

Gospel Fest Set to Lift Spirits at Heritage Port

WHEELING — The sounds of inspiration will rise from Wheeling’s Heritage Port when “Gospel Fest” takes over the stage later this month. The fourth annual event is set to start at 10:30 a.m. July 19 at the outdoor venue. “Come with your lawn chairs. Come prepared to do some ...

Ohio County GOP Has New Leadership, Seeks Executive Committee Members

WHEELING — The Ohio County Republican Party has a new chairman who will oversee a 12-member board that currently has just five members. Michael Borsuk, a recent graduate of Marshall University, is the new chairman. He will begin graduate studies at Marshall in the fall. Borsuk also will serve as acting treasurer of the committee until one is appointed. Bob Luchetti will serve as vice chair. Beth Hinebaugh, the current House of Delegates District 4 nominee, was selected as secretary. Other current members of the Ohio County GOP Executive Committee are Dolph Santorine and Mark ...

From Classroom to Controls: WPHS Students Prepare for Future Careers

WHEELING — Eight device boxes destined to teach students the basics of building automation systems have arrived at Wheeling Park High School, and they could be the beginning of some lucrative careers for students who take the classes. The benchtop training devices from BAS Labs are built ...