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Oil Prices Rise As War Drags On, But Stocks Inch To More Records

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose Monday as the war with Iran threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market nevertheless inched toward more records. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climbed 2.9% to settle at $104.21 after President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on "life support" after he rejected Iran's latest proposal to end their war. The rejection raises the stakes for Trump's trip this week to China, where he could urge President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into making concessions. Xi has influence because China is the biggest buyer of Iran's ...

Wheeling University holds 68th commencement ceremony

WHEELING — Wheeling University commencement speaker and alumnus Gerald F. Schroer Jr. congratulated the Class of 2026 while outlining key life lessons on integrity, friendship, failure, faith and understanding, saying those principles will guide graduates throughout their lives. A ...

Several Candidates Vying For Marshall County Board of Education Seats

MOUNDSVILLE — Several candidates are vying for seats on the Marshall County Board of Education during Tuesday’s primary election. There are three districts and five candidates on the ballot. Districts 2 and 3 each have two representatives, while District 1 has one seat open. Board of education seats are nonpartisan. The candidates and their districts are: District 1 — Newcomer Levi Carney is running for the Marshall County Board of Education Magisterial District 1 seat; and newcomer David Robbins is running for the Marshall County Board of Education Magisterial District 1 ...

Bethany College Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 186th Commencement Ceremony

BETHANY — Bethany College on Saturday celebrated its 186th Commencement Ceremony at Joe Kurey Memorial Court in Hummel Fieldhouse, honoring the accomplishments, resilience, and future promise of the Class of 2026. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, staff, and trustees, graduates ...