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Ohio County Democrat, GOP Leaders Come Together To Recruit Poll Workers

WHEELING – Leaders of the Democrat and Republican parties in Ohio County are standing united to stress that more poll workers are needed locally to keep the democratic process going. Anthony Edmond, chairman of the Ohio County Democratic Party, and Michael Borsuk, chairman of the Ohio ...

House Caucus Seeks Pritt Expulsion After Child Exploitation Charge

CHARLESTON - A supermajority within the 91-member House of Delegates Republican caucus are calling on Gov. Patrick Morrisey to call a special session so the House can begin proceedings to expel Del. Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, following federal charges regarding inappropriate contact with a ...

Wheeling Releases List of Streets, Alleys Slated to Be Paved

WHEELING — City officials have fast-tracked this year's annual paving contract and approved legislation to move forward with resurfacing nearly three dozen streets and alleys throughout Wheeling. A new ordinance authorizing a $791,761 expenditure with Cast & Baker of Canonsburg, ...

Attorney Tony Edmond New Ohio County Democratic Chair

WHEELING — The Ohio County Democratic Party has a new chairman as the 2026 general election approaches. Warwood resident Tony Edmond, an attorney, has taken the helm of the county party. Serving alongside Edmond will be Vice Chair Teddie Grogan, Secretary Aryanna Islam and Treasurer Jack ...

Capito Pledges Support For Flood Recovery

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito pledged her support for those affected by extreme flooding this week in West Virginia and said she would provide any needed help in obtaining federal assistance once damage is assessed. Capito, R-West Virginia, spoke with state reporters via teleconference Thursday and reported it was a beautiful day in Washington, D.C. “But it was certainly not a beautiful day in Buckhannon, Weston, and Lewis and Upshur counties on Tuesday with a devastating flood (happening there),” Capito said. “It flooded some areas where I don’t remember ever seeing a flood ...