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Warwood Residents File Civil Suit to Stop Data Center Development

WHEELING — A group of Warwood residents is attempting to halt the development of a data center on the former Centre Foundry & Machine Co. property along W.Va. 2 by taking legal action against the new owner. A civil complaint was electronically filed Wednesday in Ohio County Circuit Court by ...

Slideshow: Grecian Fest Begins In Wheeling

Photos by Derek Redd The annual Grecian Fest kicked off its three-day run Wednesday at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Wheeling. The festival, which runs through Friday, celebrates every corner of Greek culture, from food to dance to music to faith. Guests were able to dine in ...

Contraguerro Honored As 2026 Italian American Of The Year

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As the Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival prepares to kick off this weekend, board members, sponsors, friends and family gathered Wednesday evening at Undo's West to honor Bob Contraguerro Jr., the festival's 2026 Italian American of the Year. Contraguerro, ...

From Tornado Damage To Historic Flooding, West Virginia Begins Cleanup

PLEASANTS COUNTY/UPSHUR COUNTY — Severe storms that swept across West Virginia Tuesday left behind a path of destruction, flooding and power outages from Pleasants County to Upshur County, damaging homes, businesses and infrastructure while prompting emergency declarations and bringing ...

Bishop Menjivar Asks For Special Collections Throughout Diocese To Aid In Flood Relief

WHEELING — The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston announced Wednesday that it is asking all parishes and missions to conduct special collections for disaster relief following devastating storms and flooding that affected several regions across West Virginia. The Most Rev. Evelio Menjívar, bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, thanked those who have already assisted with relief efforts, including volunteers from parishes, schools and Catholic Charities West Virginia, as well as first responders continuing to help victims. "I ask you to join me in prayer for all those affected by ...

West Virginians Impacted By Flooding Can Report Debris Blockages To Conservation Districts

CHARLESTON — West Virginians affected by Tuesday's flash flooding can contact their local conservation district to report debris blockages in streams and waterways. Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency Tuesday for all 55 counties after severe weather caused flash flooding, landslides, road closures and other dangerous conditions across the state. Technicians with the West Virginia Conservation Agency have been deployed to assess flood-related debris blockages and damage and provide assistance to affected residents. Residents may be eligible for assistance through the ...