Honor Roll Seniors: Ryan Bernard Shannon Carr Precious Cason Myana Chester Summer Clark Emma Cotter Bryce Coulter Emilee Crago Alec Davis-Talbott Carlee Dillon Jaliyah Dokes Noemi Dominguez Kieran Doyle Christopher Elliott Nickolas Ely Jordan ...

MOUNDSVILLE — Chevron Appalachia has donated $2,500 to the Moundsville American Legion Post 3 to fund scholarships for Marshall County students to attend the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State. “The American Legion, Earl Francis ...

Principal’s List Seniors: Alexis Bowers Treavon Clark Samantha Ivan Sydney Kloss Karleigh McCardle Charlotte van den Bos Juniors: Marissa Beal Steven Brothers Elliott Dean Kamden Dulesky Thomas Galloway Danielle Hollingshead Haley McFarland Shelby ...

First Honors Seniors: Morgan Carlisle Mingjia “Maggie” Chen Jack Dudich Sizhe “Alex” Fang Leon Favede Destinee Frye Yutong “Carol” Gao Grace George Jessica Ghobrial John Hansen Katie Holt Maria Holubeck Ziheng “Simon” Hua Zihe “Shirley” ...

For years after a person’s addiction to drugs or alcohol, the effects remain. However, the company that one keeps in the initial stages of recovery can make all the difference. Recovery from addiction, for some people, can depend largely on the company involved. Paul Hall, a recent graduate ...

Jim Lee — a retired 45-year employee of West Virginia’s 1st District Circuit Court — said the drug court program he helped to start more than a decade ago is proving successful, but more drug rehabilation centers are needed across the state to tackle the serious problem of drug addiction ...

Sean Beckett, a recovering addict, said the reality of opioid withdrawal keeps people from going cold turkey. It seems obvious, but it’s a reason that makes the most sense. “It’s like the worst flu you’ve ever had times 100,” he said. “Everything hurts, and fluids are coming out ...

As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage the country, addiction counselors are addressing risk factors and calling for better treatment options. Joy Graham, a professional clinical counselor in Woodsfield, has 15 years of experience treating patients with addictions. Graham said the ...

By TRACY WATSON NEW MARTINSVILLE — With veteran Coach Tom Tisher stepping down, the Magnolia girls’ basketball program has a new leader, a former All-West Virginia player as an assistant and a large group of underclassmen ready to step up and replace a trio of high-scoring ...

By SETH STASKEY CONNORVILLE — These are good times for Buckeye Local. Buckeye Local has been on a steady upward climb during the course of the last four years, but Tom Figurski realizes his team hasn’t come anywhere near its ceiling. “We have set some lofty goals for ourselves,” ...

By JOSH STROPE WHEELING — Wheeling Park isn’t used to too many 9-15 seasons, but that is just what happened last winter for Coach Michael Jebbia and his Patriots. What Jebbia, entering his 12th season in charge, is hoping for this year is a quick turnaround and so far, he likes what he ...

By RICK THORP BEALLSVILLE — With mostly freshmen on his roster last season, Beallsville coach Rick Jarrett knew there’d be a steep learning curve. The Blue Devils struggled to a 6-16 record but, along the journey, paved the way for what Jarrett believes is a very promising ...

There’s nothing like a garden party with family and friends, great food and live music. On a beautiful warm night, Welty Home residents and their families enjoyed a summer garden party hosted by the Welty Home staff. More than 60 guests joined Welty’s 52 residents and dozens of staff for ...

When summer’s afternoon thermometer reaches the 80s and 90s, Elmhurst residents find creative activities to test their talents in the comfort of air conditioning. Recently, the residents of the Wheeling senior living complex tested their skills at flowerpot decorating, painting beach ...

Mineral rights provide the opportunity to create substantial income for your family. The big unknown, however, is when the substantial income is going to begin. With the uncertain nature of the oil and gas industry, you could be weeks, months or even years away from development and the ...

July 20-Aug. 20 — Nature Quest, Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20-Aug. 20 — Paint Your Own Pottery, Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20 and July 27 — ...

By HEATHER ZIEGLER Associate City Editor WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — The 2017 Washington County Agricultural Fair, slated for Aug. 12-19, promises to entertain with country music headliner Joe Diffie, as well as a new Houdini-like act sure to bring fair-goers to the edges of their ...

WHEELING — The parishioners of St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 2215 Chapline St., are hosting their 17th annual Grecian Food Festival beginning Wednesday through Saturday, July 26 through July 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Since the year 2000, the community of St. John the ...

WHEELING — Building on the success of its long-standing Mahrajan, Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Wheeling is expanding its 84th annual heritage celebration into a two-day Lebanese Fest on Saturday, Aug, 12 and Sunday, Aug, 13. The Lebanese Fest will open this year with a Maronite Catholic ...

WEIRTON — The St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Italian Festival will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on July 30 at the Serbian Picnic Grounds on Kings Creek Road. Featuring Italian entertainment, there also will be Italian food and pastries. A full-service bar is planned by ...

(in order of graduating year) Allan Hornyak, St. John, 1969 Ron Lee, Bellaire, FB, 1971 Bob Haught, Stanton, RB, 1972 Tom Perko, Steubenville Catholic, DL-LB, 1972 John (Fuzzy) Filliez, Magnolia, WR-Athlete, 1973 Ernie Washington, East Liverpool, RB, 1973 Jim Woofter, Oak Glen, ...

By TRACY WATSON BOWERSTON — There have been plenty of things missing in the Conotton Valley football program through the years - mainly pride, enthusiasm and numbers. That could all be changing heading into the 2017 season under first-year Coach Brant Gardner and his crew. First off, the ...

By SHAWN RINE NEW MARTINSVILLE — During the preseason, Dave ‘Doc’ Chapman precisely summed up Magnolia football in one small sentence. When the Blue Eagles are physical on both the offensive and defensive lines, he said, they’re good. In his first season at the helm, Chapman started ...

By ED LOOMAN STEUBENVILLE—As veteran coach Reno Saccoccia likes to say— year in and year out, “kids graduate. One thing, however, that never graduates is tradition.” Saccoccia and his 2017 Steubenville squad will be looking to “add to the tradition of Big Red football when it ...

Many people are quick to think of growing older in a negative light. Although there certainly are some side effects of aging that one may wish to avoid, people may find that the benefits of growing older outweigh the negatives. Seniors are a rapidly growing segment of the population. In ...

People who have not spent much time in a garden may not consider this rewarding hobby much of a threat to their health. But as veteran gardeners can attest, gardening can contribute to nagging aches and pains that can force even the most ardent green-thumbers indoors. Gardening is a physical ...

Many drivers are less comfortable driving at night than during the daytime. Despite the fact that far more vehicles are on the road during the daytime than at night, studies have shown that approximately 65 percent of accidents occur at night. Many of those accidents and much of the ...

WHEELING — There’s an old adage that says you’re only as old as you feel. At Elmhurst, The House of Friendship senior assisted living residence in Wheeling, there’s a multitude of options for staying fit and active no matter what the birthday calendar- number indicates. Residents ...

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer When it comes to pampering yourself in the world of spas, trends are revealing that more people, including more men, are becoming more mindful about taking longer breaks and receiving more personalized spa services. The West Spa at Wilson Lodge at Oglebay ...

By CRAIG CAMPBELL Staff Writer More than one-third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jennifer Bricker, vice president of operations with Columbus, Ohio-based Sleep Care Inc., is a ...

By DREW PARKER Staff Writer When the average Ohio Valley resident prepares to create a refreshing spring drink at home, they may envision a classic iced tea or lemonade, but one area health specialist is encouraging locals to attempt a more unique option. Although the drink is arguably ...

By LINDA COMINS Staff Writer In eyewear trends this year, “everything old is new again,” but with a sleeker, sassier look than spectacles of yore. The newest styles of eyeglasses include clear frames or brightly colored frames for making cool or bold looks. It’s not unusual for ...

Gardens add visual appeal to a yard, but gardens also can appeal to individuals’ senses of smell, taste, touch, and sound. Gardeners who want to create gardens that appeal to various senses can do so in the following ways. Sight Aesthetic appeal is one of the most sought-after benefits of ...

Decks add character and functionality to a home, increasing outdoor entertaining space and oftentimes improving the resale value of a home. Homeowners have various options when choosing decking materials, but one such option, composite decking, is growing in popularity. Decks used to ...

Landscaping is typically viewed as a chore by homeowners, many of who enjoy doing some work on their lawns and gardens. But only few homeowners may recognize the potential dangers of lawn maintenance. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 230,000 people per year are ...

A beautiful lawn is a goal for many homeowners. Some homeowners may find that lovely lawns may last momentarily, only to disappear when damage — be it pest-, weather- or child-related — sets in. While well-established turf can be resilient, even the most well-maintained lawns can be ...

Soon we will be seeing the color pink out in full force, as the official color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But has “Think Pink” lost its effectiveness? Woman may be seeing the color, but many are still not taking the action necessary to save their lives. That action means talking to ...

Repetitive stress injuries, or RSIs, can impact muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Though The Mayo Clinic estimates that 3 million people in the United States are affected by such injuries, some may not fully understand just how they reached a point where they are suffering from an ...

The importance of maintaining clean teeth and healthy gums goes beyond having fresh breath and a white smile. Many people are surprised to discover that oral hygiene plays an integral role in overall health. Research indicates that oral health mirrors the condition of the body as a ...

Adults know that life has its ups and downs. While it’s important not to get too down when things don’t go as planned, no one is immune to bad moods. But just because bad moods are a fact of life, that does not mean they cannot be combatted. While bad moods are nothing to get too worried ...

WHEELING — Board-certified family medicine physician Dr. William Przybysz has joined the staff at Wheeling Hospital. He will be associated with the family medicine practice of Dr. Laura Miller. Przybysz graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor?s degree in physics from West Virginia ...

WHEELING — Good Shepherd Nursing Home has introduced a new component to its in-house therapy programs to enhance health and healing for its residents. Good Shepherd Administrator Donald R. Kirsch announced that Wheeling’s only five-star nursing home and rehab facility has contracted with ...

WHEELING — Urologic oncologist Dr. Gregory Merrick, director of Wheeling Hospital’s Schiffler Cancer Center, the Men’s Health Center and Urologic Research Institute, has been named to the 2017-18 list of Best Doctors in America. Merrick’s inclusion on the list is the result of an ...

By HEATHER ZIEGLER Associate City Editor Terry Mason and his staff have been improving the lives of Ohio Valley residents for 40 years at Mason Rehab, now offering water therapy at their two locations. In addition to state-of-the-art exercise and physical therapy equipment, Mason Rehab ...

HALF MARATHON RUN Name Gender Age State Megan Loughlin-Krusky F 34 East Lansing MI Will Heindel M 70 Darlington PA Staci Heindel F 45 Philadelphia PA Sam Sarnicke M 55 Mcmurray PA Dave Marsi M 38 Brooklyn OH Dan Hilliard M 53 Steubenville OH Brent Jorden M 28 St ...

By IAN HICKS City Editor WHEELING — Tom Fleming, a two-time New York City Marathon winner who for many years served as the public face of the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, died April 19 while coaching high school track in New Jersey. He was 65. Fleming will be remembered as a ...

By IAN HICKS City Editor Being a part of the community has always been at the forefront for United Bank, and one of the ways it’s achieved that has been through its longstanding support of the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic. As it has for many years, United Bank — ...

By IAN HICKS City Editor WHEELING — A mini-petting zoo. Free stuff. A chance to sprint off some energy — those are just a few of the reasons to bring the whole family to downtown Wheeling Saturday for the 41st annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic. In keeping with its ...

WHEELING — The 2019 Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic featured an opportunity for local businesses to encourage their employees to get in shape and stay healthy with the Corporate Cup Challenge. The Health Plan kicked off the challenge last year, with WesBanco taking them up on it and ...

WHEELING — Sisters Jill Connolly and Tina Oleary traveled a long distance to participate in the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic. Sarah Tipton resides in Wheeling, but her sisters came from North Carolina and Massachusetts to join her in the race Saturday. The siblings are ...

WHEELING — Children age 12 and under took to the streets of downtown Wheeling on Saturday for the annual Ogden Fun Run. Youth runners began lining up at the starting line around 8:20 a.m. Then, the 1-mile race began and the kids took off down 14th Street, some at a near-sprint and others ...

WHEELING — Neffs resident Allan Olexa is a 67-year-old running enthusiast and has participated in the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic for the past 43 years. Saturday’s race marked his 18th consecutive year running in the half marathon, but he volunteered for the event for its ...

By JESSICA BROVERMAN Staff Writer Lou W. Nau Inc., located on the corner of National Road and Edgington Lane in Wheeling, has been a staple in Ohio County for almost 100 years. Current owner and president of the home improvement store, Jeff Nau, takes pride in knowing the business is ...

Decades of life may have added dozens more candles to the birthday cake, but at Wheeling’s Elmhurst, The House of Friendship senior assisted living residence, enjoying every bite of life continues to be as satisfying and delicious as a slice of that cake for the residents. “At Elmhurst, ...

By JESSICA BROVERMAN Staff Writer Out of the many jewelry options Ohio Valley residents have at their disposal, Howard’s Diamond Center prides itself on having a unique collection of jewels, in addition to a unique style of business. The business is also proud to have been named the ...

Bordas & Bordas Attorneys PLLC, has once again been voted No. 1 in the attorneys category for The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Managing Partner Jamie Bordas is honored by the firm’s recognition from the readers. “It is an honor to be ...

Home improvement projects can be expensive. While the size and complexity of a project will affect how expensive the project is, homeowners can expect to shell out a pretty penny when they renovate or remodel areas of their home. According to HomeAdvisor, an online resource for homeowners ...

(BPT) — The weather outside is beautiful, so naturally you want to spend as much time outdoors as possible — and that includes mealtime and even the time spent preparing your food. So, if your outdoor cooking station isn't quite master chef worthy, worry not. There are several easy, ...

By LINDA COMINS Staff Writer WHEELING — Sleek, functional and roomy are the latest trends in kitchen design these days, with painted cabinets making a comeback for a warm, inviting look. Regarding color trends for kitchens, Tom Smith of Berry Supply Co. in Wheeling said, “The new colors ...

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer WHEELING — Whether it’s for a very casual residential setting or for a more formal occasion or business, outdoor spaces can be greatly enhanced with canvas tents, canopies or awnings. Wheeling Canvas Products owner Lisa Martin said this is the time of ...

WHEELING — “What Drives You” is the theme for this year’s Driving Fore a Cure golf tournament organized by Ohio Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Inc. It’s easy to see what drives Kathy Blass, the organization’s founder and president. As a breast cancer survivor, she is set firmly on ...

Women with breast cancer have long faced complicated choices about the best course of treatment. One particular concern has been the daily radiation therapy many women with breast cancer receive for six weeks after surgery. This form of therapy, also known as conventionally fractionated ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — It has been more than 12 years since St. Clairsville resident Frankie Carnes was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she knows the value of hope — and, yes, tea — in finding solace during difficult situations. Carnes has remained cancer-free since being treated in 2005. ...

MOUNDSVILLE — Patricia Weinschenker of Moundsville became involved with Marshall County Relay for Life almost two decades ago. At the time, she didn’t know how much that mission would later impact her on a personal level. After a routine mammogram appointment in November 2010, she ...

By JANET METZNER Staff Writer WHEELING — Don’t worry. Missing one leap to an inflatible lilypad doesn’t involve any danger — just an improvised plunge into the clear, cool waters of the Oglebay Park swimming pool. Huge, climbable and jumpable, bouncy water things, including ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Belmont County has two new commissioners who are applying new perspectives to the needs of the county and the issues the citizens face. J.P. Dutton has taken on the commission seat vacated by Ginny Favede. He reflects on his local ...

WHEELING — Good Shepherd Nursing Home of Wheeling is known throughout the area for the quality of its resident care. It consistently earns perfect five-star ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service for quality. More importantly, it gets excellent reviews from ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The ownership, management and employees of Murray Energy Corp. are extremely pleased that President Donald J. Trump has signed the repeal of the Obama administration’s illegal and job killing so-called Stream Protection Rule, as recently passed by the U.S. Senate and House ...

WHEELING - Stifling defense and perfect free-throw shooting at crunch time. Those two ingredients proved a recipe of success for Wheeling Central Friday night. As a result, the second-seeded Maroon Knights laid claim to the Class AA Region I Section I championship, via a 43-33 win over ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — St. Clairsville welcomed a fairly unknown opponent Friday evening, as the Fort LeBoeuf Bison made the three-plus hour trek to Red Devil Stadium. The Red Devils were able to send the Erie Countians back home on the wrong side of a 41-12 decision while celebrating Senior Night ...

BARNESVILLE — Unbeaten Barnesville delivered a lesson in Astronomy on a successful Homecoming Night at Shamrock Stadium, resulting in a hard-fought 28-14 victory over Shenandoah. Offensively, it was junior back Taison Starr who shined brighter than Sirius, rushing for 124 yards on 16 ...

WEST LIBERTY — Linsly found itself in another tight game against a quality opponent Friday night up at West Liberty and again the Cadets managed to pull out a victory, 21-20 over Dover. Linsly (6-1) was intercepted five times, did not touch the ball in the third quarter and was scored on by ...

By JANELL HUNTER Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY — Online shopping is becoming more popular every year, with more sectors of the retail industry providing digital purchasing services to consumers. According to emarketer.com, the biggest share of online shopping industry sales go to apparel ...

By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer WHEELING — The smell of chocolate pies and cookies greets customers at local Perkins Restaurant and Bakery stores, but the business is most happy to offer slices of community to the public. “Dine to Donate” events to help school organizations are ...

By SHELLEY HANSON Staff Writer WHEELING — Buying a big-ticket item, such as sofa, bedroom suite or even a fireplace can be fun for some and daunting for others — all the more reason to have a professional salesperson who can help one through the process. Christian Miller, manager ...

By LINDA COMINS Staff Writer Depending upon how one views the situation, the concept of a personal shopper has either gone the way of the horse and buggy or has become a high-tech experience. In the old days, if people hated to shop — or were unable to get out to do shopping — they ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer The field of nursing and assisted living has an abundance of openings for dedicated, qualified individuals of the right temperament to build a career in caring for area seniors. Jamie Crow, executive director of the Elmhurst House of Friendship in ...

By JESSICA BROVERMAN Staff Writer The Friendly City has no shortage of members of the law profession, a career path locally that often includes several generations of the same family. Jim Bordas, co-founder and senior partner of the Bordas & Bordas law firm, believes the legal ...

By JOSELYN KING and DYLAN McKENZIE Staff Writers WHEELING — Teachers have to learn and make the grade themselves before achieving certification, entering a classroom, and earning a paycheck. Once they achieve a four-year college degree, there are additional requirements thrust upon ...

By ALAN OLSON Staff Writer WHEELING — Several of Ohio and Marshall counties’ are primarily tourist destinations, which not only brings in money from visitors to the area and serves as a hot spot, but also creates a distinct need for local workers of varying skill sets. Frank ...

By JANELL HUNTER Staff Writer WOODSFIELD — St. Sylvester Catholic Church has been serving the Monroe County community since 1866 with its congregation gathering in a log structure until its first brick building was built at 334 S. Main St. in Woodsfield in 1867. Originally part of the ...

By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer BELLAIRE — Rock Hill Presbyterian Church in Bellaire remains rock solid after 108 years of spiritual service, and today it is a vibrant house of worship overlooking the “All-American Town.” The church began under an Elm Tree in 1809. Word had been ...

By CASEY JUNKINS Staff Writer COLLIERS — About 70 years before West Virginia statehood, the Rev. Joseph Doddridge founded what is today known as Olde St. John’s Episcopal Church along Eldersville Road in Brooke County. From donating to various charities to enjoying annual festivals, ...

By LINDA COMINS Staff Writer MOUNT PLEASANT — Inspired by its roots, Mount Pleasant Evangelical Friends Church is preserving parts of the village’s history and sharing its religious heritage with the community. The church is adjacent to the historic Ohio Yearly Meeting House, built ...

The men who fought on D-Day, June 6, 1944, are now in their 90s or 100s, wrinkled and often moving with the help of a cane or wheelchair. Their hands often tremble and their voices shake as they labor to speak. But 75 years ago they were young men, many in their teens, preparing to go to ...

By JEFFREY SCHAEFFER and JULIAN STYLES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Seventy-five years ago, Hollywood director George Stevens stood on the deck of the HMS Belfast to film the start of the D-Day invasion. The resulting black-and-white films — following Allied troops through ...

By RAF CASERT Associated Press ON OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — All at once, Charles Shay tried to stanch the bleeding from a ripped-open stomach, dull the pain with morphine and soothe the mind of a dying fellow American army medic. It was a tall order for a 19-year-old who had just set foot ...

By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer WHEELING — Delegate Erikka Storch said she’s learned not to “sweat the small stuff” after suffering an ischemic stroke last summer, even though stress is an innate part of her life. A Republican from Wheeling who also serves as president of Wheeling ...

By DREW PARKER Staff Writer GLEN DALE — Just past the 100-day mark of a marriage with West Virginia University Health System, Reynolds memorial Hospital staff members are preparing for job creation and more than $20 million in updates within the next few years. Leaders at the Marshall ...

With over 60 years combined experience and five locations, Davison Audiology offers the most comprehensive education, counseling and habilitation of hearing loss in the Ohio Valley. Whether your hearing loss is sudden, gradual, caused by a medical condition, or considered permanent, we offer ...

WHEELING — Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital & Geriatric Center, a division of Guardian Elder Care, is the Ohio Valley’s leading provider in nursing and rehabilitation services. Peterson, located at 20 Homestead Ave. in the Woodsdale section of Wheeling, has delivered excellent care and ...

When Otzi the Iceman, a well preserved natural Bronze Age mummy, was extracted from a glacier on the border between Austria and Italy in 1991, modern humans were given a telling snapshot of man in the fourth millennia B.C. — and one of the fascinating items found on Otzi’s person was a ...

Whether it’s a heavy duty pickup truck or a sleek sports car, a vehicle may say a lot about your personal style. While pickup trucks and sports cars have very different styles and are used for different reasons, Kevin Cook, general manager of automotive operations for Straub Automotive at ...

For a talented nail artist, fingernails and toenails function as miniature canvases — ready to display the technician’s artistry and imagination, along with the client’s sense of adventure and style. One such technician, Lydia DeChiazza, also is an artist in her own right, having studied ...

Lady Gaga does it. Katy Perry has tested the waters. And now Ohio Valley women and men are taking their hair coloring to fashionable heights much like the stars of stage and screen. Color — from rainbow underlights to platinum blonde or rich caramel and auburn — has heads turning as ...

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By SHELLEY HANSON Staff Writer Although travel restrictions have been lifted in Ohio and other states, many people still are staying at home in order to avoid possibly catching the COVID-19 virus. With this in mind, local tourism councils and groups have been reaching out to people via ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has made an impact on area libraries, changing how these public outlets serve the community. A casual patrol visiting a local library cannot help but notice new additions such as masks, clear partitions and the simple act of taking ...

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer Local community parks continue to offer visitors a variety of activities for those who are looking for safe and socially distant outdoor activities in the midst of the ongoing pandemic, according to local park officials. Since state and local ...

By DREW PARKER Staff Writer MOUNDSVILLE — Staff at the Marshall County Day Care Center prepare children for kindergarten and later grades each day on Barn Drive in Moundsville. However, teachers say parents have additional responsibility before taking the preschool step. Riggs worked ...

WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University is a forward-looking, four-year public university steeped in a rich heritage as West Virginia’s oldest institution of higher education and offering nearly 70 undergraduate majors and 30 programs. It offers students an education with quality academics ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Online learning is a potential path to learning and certification for those seeking education but unable to find class time, Rebecca Kurtz, vice president of academic affairs and student learning at Belmont College, discussed the ...

ST. CLAIRsVILLE — Over the past year, Belmont College has continued to maintain and launch several exciting initiatives. The new Health Sciences Center, the region’s premier health care education facility, is now the home to all Belmont College Nursing and Health Science ...

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By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer As the COVID-19 pandemic grew in its early days, grocery stores were among the chief businesses to feel the hit. Not only did occupancy limits hold down the number of people that could shop there at any given time, many locals would rather not take the ...

By CARRI GRAHAM Staff Writer Many stores that previously operated 24 hours a day have shortened their hours of service amid the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to serve customers under that model for the foreseeable future. Some local Kroger grocery stores previously were open around ...

By SHELLEY HANSON Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic — because of its orders, curfews and cause for concerns in general — meant more people stayed at home during the past year. This left many people with time to take a closer look at what needed to be done to their homes in terms ...

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By DEREK REDD In medicine, just as it is in so many other aspects of life, there’s nothing like teamwork. The staff at Wheeling Hospital feels that way. Executives there believe that teamwork, between doctors and between hospitals, will help take the hospital to the next level and keep ...

By CARRI GRAHAM Staff Writer With many local residents transitioning from working in an office to working at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials are suggesting ways they can maintain their physical and mental health. Making a few small lifestyle changes can help improve a ...

By ERIC AYRES Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Accessibility to quality health care has never been a higher priority or of more importance to people in the Ohio Valley than today, and Trinity Health System has worked to provide continuity of care through challenging times. Based in ...

By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer TRIADELPHIA — Howard and Seth Posin say Interstate 70 has brought a lot more traffic from Pennsylvania to Howard’s Diamond Center since they moved their store from downtown Wheeling to The Highlands. They believe the abundance of restaurants there keeps ...

By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer WHEELING — An Ohio Valley trades group believes in “building efficiency by striving together.” Project BEST, established in 1971, seeks to facilitate cooperation between construction labor and management by helping both sides to work together to promote ...

By ALEC BERRY Staff Writer If there is some sign of progress in downtown Wheeling, it is the ongoing construction of an estimated $16 million corporate facility for The Health Plan. When announced in December 2015, the high-profile project almost immediately assumed life as the thing ...

PITTSBURGH, Pa. EQT is an integrated energy company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, with more than 125 years of experience in natural gas production, gathering, and transmission with an emphasis in the Appalachian basin, including the Ohio Valley. As one of Appalachia’s largest natural gas ...

By ERIC AYRES Staff Writer WEST LIBERTY —Students, staff members and faculty at West Liberty University have been able to navigate through unprecedented challenges through the past calendar year during the coronavirus pandemic. With the right combination of planning, talent, ...

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Nurses already in high demand in the Ohio Valley are needed now more than ever with COVID-19 surging across the country. Gail Nickerson, director of Nursing at Wheeling University, said the pandemic has highlighted the critical need for nurses in the United States and world. “This past ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer Paper textbooks are becoming a thing of the past for college and public school students, and the COVID-19 pandemic has hurried that trend in many cases. Julie Keck, spokeswoman for Belmont College, said the pandemic has not interfered or even ...

TORONTO — Pytash Tractor Sales and Service is a lawn and garden equipment and ATV dealer that only handles the best products in the industry, according to owner Tom Pytash. As a Polaris Star Dealer, Pytash carries the Polaris line of ATVs and Rangers. Customers also can find Kubota tractors ...

By JOHN McCABE Managing Editor WHEELING — For most of us, getting from point A to B involves climbing into a mechanical contraption of some sort, powered by a 4-, 6- or 8-cylinder version of the internal combustion engine, and pushing down the gas pedal and powering on our way, leaving a ...

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer Kennedy Hardware continues to provide customers with a full line of top quality hardware and outdoor power equipment while taking care of customers like no one else, according to Hardware Sales Manager Tom Andrews. Andrews said they strive to take care of ...

By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer WHEELING — There’s a code of conduct among limousine drivers: “What happens in the car, stays in the car.” And Renee Dorsey, owner/driver at Airport Limousine in Wheeling, said limousine drivers often are the first to see and hear of pending happenings ...

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By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer Americans received two rounds of economic stimulus checks in 2020, but they don't have to pay taxes on this money. They must, however, pay taxes on any extra unemployment benefits they received through the CARES Act last year. “I think a lot of people are ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a stiff toll on small businesses in the area, but with 2021 there comes a wide range of tools to recover and grow. “We all want to get what kind of help we can get to get through,” Bob Sabo, owner ...

By ERIC AYRES Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic’s tendrils almost instantly wrapped themselves around the United States economy and its employment figures in 2020. Businesses deemed non-essential temporarily closed down. Many workers dealt with reduced hours or found themselves ...

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By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer Coal production dropped in recent years as coal-fired power providers worked to comply with new federal regulations, but Ohio Coal Association President Mike Cope believes there are a number of positive takeaways as the industry moves into 2021. “We have ...

By ALAN OLSON Staff Writer Yearly improvements on modern vehicles tend to focus on two areas — superior safety for drivers and passengers, and an eye toward the future of electric vehicles. Joey Thurby is chairman of the board of Neighborhood Ford Store, which consists of the 80 dealers in ...

By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH Staff Writer Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of a project partner, PTT Global Chemical America aims to make a final investment decision regarding its proposed ethane cracker plant by midyear. A similar announcement had been expected ...

Barnesville Nov. 25 — Buckeye Local, 5 p.m. Nov. 29 — at Shadyside Dec. 2 — Buckeye Trail Dec. 9 — at Monroe Central Dec. 13 — at River Dec. 20 — at Bellaire Dec. 22 — Shenandoah Dec. 27 — at Union Local Dec. 29 — Frontier (at Toronto), 4:45 p.m. Jan. 3 — ...

CONNORVILLE—Buckeye Local lost its leading scorer in Cameron Best and quite a bit of experience between Best, the Darrahs, Hunter (6-foot-6) and Luke (6-4), along with Ethan McHugh and Anthony Deitch off a team that finished 8-14. But while the girls team is low on numbers and on height, ...

BARNESVILLE – Barnesville boys basketball head coach Johnny Hines is hoping two returning lettermen and a strong sophomore class will help make up for huge graduation losses. He will be relying on juniors Asa Geilinger (6-2) and Taison Starr (5-10), and sophomores Cam Carpenter (5-9), Casey ...

BRIDGEPORT – Entering his 19th season as the head coach of the Bridgeport boys’ basketball team, Donnie Cash finally has some height on his roster. The past few years has seen the Bulldogs utilize a small roster which hurt them at the Division III level. They have dropped back down to ...

WOODSFIELD — As far as inherited situations go, first-year head coach Mason Lang has a pretty good one. The Monroe Central Seminoles went 15-9 last year, and while they graduate three seniors, they bring back their leading scorer and rebounder, and carry starting experience into ...

PADEN CITY — In his second year in charge of the Wildcats’ boys’ basketball team, Paden City coach Jarrel Bailey enters the campaign with three returning starters from a team that struggled to do the little things and finish games a season ago. Senior Joey Baker (6-1, power forward) ...

HANNIBAL -- After a trip to the district finals last year, the River Pilots enter the 2023-24 season with some holes to fill, but plenty of returning talent up to the task. River head coach Mark Romick’s lost two 1,000-point scorers in Ty Long and Brody Lollathin along with big man Stone ...

BARNESVILLE — The game plan for the Barnesville boys’ basketball team, according to first-year head coach Shane Stephens, is an easy one for the Shamrocks this season. “I think the goal for this season is plain and simple, win more games and earn respect,” he stressed. “We return a ...

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By CODY TOMER CAMERON — Times are good at Cameron after the Dragons football team just completed their first unbeaten regular season since 1999. First-year boys’ basketball coach Tom Hart looks to pick up where football coach Scott Holt left off, by using a talented and athletic roster ...

By BUBBA KAPRAL HUNDRED — Graduation took a heavy toll on the Hundred Hornets. Coach Virgil Wilkins lost a boat-load of talent. Gone are six players from last year’s six-win team, including several key pieces. Picking up their diplomas last spring were Greg Jones, Joseph ...

By JOSH STROPE WHEELING — The script has flipped for the Wheeling Park girls. In one year, the Patriots went from being young to experienced. “Experience was one of the things we lacked the past few years but that has all changed,” Wheeling Park coach Ryan Young said. “We ...

By CODY TOMER CAMERON — It was a tough end to the 2015-2016 season for the Cameron girls’ team but with the majority of its players returning this year, the Dragons are poised to make a run in the postseason. In a sectional contest with Weirton Madonna last season, the Dragons ...

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By PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to thisA time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully ...

FLUSHING — A monument to honor the late Bishop Reverdy Cassius Ransom, a bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and a dedicated civil rights activist, still stands near his birthplace in Flushing. The monument that recognizes Ransom and his many accomplishments was unveiled by ...

FLUSHING — The Underground Railroad Museum will soon be reopened to allow visitors to view documentation and memorabilia relating to Black people and their part in American history. Museum Director Kristina Estle said while water damage from last year had shut down the building and the ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For America’s civil rights movement, 2020 was a tough year. Giants of the civil rights movement, John Lewis and the Rev. C.T. Vivian, both died July 17. The Rev. Joe Lowery, who helped the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. found the Southern Christian Leadership ...

The 18th Annual Caregiver Support Fair will be held at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. on May 2. The popular event is free and open to the public. “The idea for this event came about when several of us were going through caregiving with our families and were ...

Valley Hospice is offering free community events as part of the National Healthcare Decisions Day observance. The agency is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers and to execute written advance directives (health ...

By REBECCA MILLER April is Financial Literacy Month, and there’s no better time than right now to save for your future. The earlier you start saving, the more you can take advantage of compound interest — that’s like “free money” to power up your 401Ks and other types of IRAs. ...

Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to get my 82-year-old mother, who lives alone, a home medical alert system with a panic button that she can push in case she falls or needs help. Can you recommend some good options to help me choose? Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, A good medical ...

By SUE ANNE BELL My phone rang around midnight: A major hurricane was predicted to hit a nearby coastal town, which was under a mandatory evacuation order. Many of the staff at a large hospital there had already evacuated, and an unknown number of patients from nursing homes and assisted ...

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and back pain for more than a year. I fear she’s becoming addicted to the drug but I don’t know what to do. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, The opioid ...

Many people whether working or retired have Individual Retirement Accounts that hold a significant portion of their assets and allow for tax-deferred growth. What many people don’t have is a trust in place to provide for extended tax-deferred growth and protection of those assets upon ...

The Older People With Active Lifestyles group will be joining visitors to honor the heroes on Flight 93 during a special bus trip set for Oct. 9. The first stop of the day will be in Shanksville, Pa., to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial that opened in 2015. The tour will include the ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about assistance dogs for people with disabilities? My sister, who’s 58, has multiple sclerosis and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make her life a little easier. Inquiring Sister Dear Inquiring, For people with disabilities and ...

Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Gingerbread houses and entertainment, Crispin Center club room, Oglebay Park, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Light and Music Extravaganza, Good Zoo, Oglebay Park, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Winter ...

Dec. 21 — Winter Solstice StarWatch, SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd St., Wheeling, 6 p.m., free. Dec. 21-22 — Concerts, “I Will Remember, B.E. Taylor Christmas,” at Capitol Theater, 1015 Main St., Wheeling, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-30 — New members’ art exhibition by Eric Dye and Gerald ...

In our office, we handle generally two types of estate planning cases. The first is what we call “pre-planning,” which is where a person (or couple) wants to plan ahead for their potential need for long-term care and wants to protect their assets. Pre-planning is typically done through ...

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The novel coronavirus COVID-19 first appeared in late 2019 and has changed life for the foreseeable future. While many people are quick to focus on the ways COVID-19 has impacted their abilities to shop, visit with friends and relatives or travel, the virus has made life especially difficult ...

Mammograms take images of breast tissue to determine the presence of abnormalities, including lumps. Women may undergo traditional, 2D mammograms, but increasingly many healthcare facilities are now employing 3D technology because it can provide clearer pictures. A 3D mammogram, also called ...

WOODSFIELD — Ohio Hills Health Services is pleased to partner with the Ohio State University Breast Health Connection Project, The James-The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Ohio Department of Health to bring mobile mammography to Woodsfield. From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. ...

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed among the female population. Though breast cancer may seem like a disease that’s exclusive to women, breast cancer can affect men as well. While they have a smaller concentration than women, men have breast tissue, which ...

The American Cancer Society reports that the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined that were diagnosed between 2009 and 2015 was 67%. That’s a noteworthy and encouraging statistic, though global figures compiled by Ourworldindata.org indicate that five-year survival rates following ...

Breast cancer is a complex disease that affects millions of women across the globe each year. Though the American Cancer Society reports that only about 4% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States are under age 40, women of all ages can take steps to protect themselves against ...

Breast cancer affects millions of women across the globe every year. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, affecting 2.1 million women each year. As daunting as that may seem, the WHO also notes that early diagnosis can greatly reduce ...

BETHANY — The late Beth Mayer Hersh, a 1979 Bethany College graduate and sister of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority’s Theta chapter, lost her battle with breast cancer in 2008. Yet the disease did not extinguish the influence she’s had with that sorority chapter and Bethany as a whole. As ...

WHEELING — St. Vincent de Paul Parish School will be celebrating National Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 29 through Feb. 4. The annual celebration will highlight Catholic Education through its theme: “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” This theme ...

WHEELING— Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Corpus Christi School (CCS) takes pride in its identity as a small private, Catholic School educating students from preschool through eighth grade. Located just a few miles north of downtown Wheeling in the Warwood neighborhood, it is ...

WEIRTON — Madonna High School, located at 150 Michael Way, Weirton, is a Catholic school for grades 9 to 12, seeking to prepare its students for a successful future spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially in the environment of a caring community in the service of the Gospel of ...

WHEELING — The theme for Our Lady of Peace School this year is “Make Your Mark.” The beautiful hilltop school in Mount Olivet is grounded in merit, commitment, and faith. At Our Lady of Peace, these words embody more than lessons taught, but action taken. The school is focusing on ...

GLEN DALE — John Marshall High School students took a recent opportunity to pursue a chance at success — and they ended up getting invited to join music’s greats in Chicago at the Midwest Clinic, International Band and Orchestra Conference. Band director Tracey Filben said the high ...

WHEELING — Teachers and administrators in Ohio County Schools believe the school system’s 1-to-1 Technology Integration Pilot Program is working. They believe that because the students tell them so. The Ohio County Schools 1-to-1 initiative was implemented at the start of the 2018-19 ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — After three years of being a bridesmaid, the St. Clairsville High School Marching Band finally became a bride last fall. The 83-member unit, under the direction of Justin Schwertfeger, earned the program’s first Superior rating following three consecutive years of ...

WHEELING — It’s a topic worthy of oration, yet there is little debate on the facts. Arguably, the Wheeling Park High School Speech Team has been the most successful competitive high school team in West Virginia — if not the nation— for nearly 40 years. With 39 consecutive state ...

WHEELING — American Electric Power is preparing for continued economic development in Marshall and Ohio counties with investments and upgrades to its transmission capabilities and a variety of “customer service” projects, according to Joelle Moray, manager of external affairs for AEP. ...

MOUNDSVILLE — Williams Energy has made its mark on local Ohio Valley communities, with Williams representatives and employees donating time and money at numerous locations and events to give back to their community. Williams spokeswoman Sheri Cramblit said Williams strives to be a good ...

WHEELING — Dominion Energy doesn’t just help to keep the lights on, it also supports local agencies that help area residents meet all sorts of needs. Four area nonprofit organizations will be able to further meet critical needs of community members in need, following generous donations to ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE - From a single coal mine in Belmont County, Robert E. Murray managed to build the largest privately owned coal company in the United States of America. Over the last 30 years, the chairman, president and CEO of Murray Energy Corp. has built his company from the ground up. He ...

WHEELING — The YMCA in Elm Grove offers a variety of programs to not only adults but youth, making it successful in its mission to serve people of all ages. One of the youth programs that one could say stands out is the winter basketball league. The league is composed for children in ...

By LINDA COMINS Staff Writer GLEN DALE — New life is blossoming and thriving at WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital. As the hospital continues to grow and expand, a milestone was reached in late January when the first two babies were delivered in the newly opened obstetrical unit. ...

WHEELING — When three West Liberty University seniors sought opportunities for required internships, they all agreed that Elmhurst, The House of Friendship in Wheeling was their top choice. After several months they are applauding their decision. Emily Evans, 21, of Morgantown, and Kaitlyn ...

WHEELING — The Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run and Walk for Leukemia on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Heritage Port enters its 19th year as a first class event for participants and a continued friend to those families fighting pediatric cancer. Under the direction of Ron Green, this race has grown ...

In 2017, the Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run and Walk for Leukemia will celebrate its 20th year on the weekend of Aug. 4-5. And in his usual gung-ho style, race director Ron Green will mark the occasion in new and exciting ways. First, there will be a kick-off steak fry on July 29, 2017, on the ...

The main event for the Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run and Walk will start and finish at Wheeling’s Heritage Port at 14th and Main street. The race is an evening event with start time at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. The course is USATF Certified. This race has been voted TOP 263 road races in the ...

WHEELING — The Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run and Walk for Leukemia has always had a focus on children and this year is no different. “Debbie’s Dash”— a 100-yard dash is for children ages 9 and younger. This event is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Heritage Port, with ...

By RICK THORP WHEELING — Another crop of elite talent is in line to grace the streets of downtown Wheeling on Saturday evening when the Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run/Walk for Leukemia steps off for the 20th time. Race Director Ron Green said Friday a steady stream of entrants continue to ...

By SHAWN RINE WHEELING — One of the difficulties with running an event as long as Ron Green has, is keeping it fresh so that veteran participants keep coming back and news ones want to join. When you reach 20 years, as the Debbie Green 5K Run/Walk for Leukemia will this year, the task of ...

By KYLE LUTZ WHEELING — Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal has been sponsoring events around the Ohio Valley for many years. The Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run/Walk for Leukemia is next on its list. Kalkreuth, however, for the past three years, has been the title sponsor for the annual event ...

By SHAWN RINE WHEELING — It was something that Ron Green heard consistently. Often when he would ask folks he knew — and some he didn’t — if they would be interested in running his race, the Debbie Green 5K Run/Walk for Leukemia, Green was told ‘I’d like to, but I don’t have ...

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Many people enjoy the holiday season. Shopping for special gifts and wrapping them, sending greetings, searching for the perfect tree, putting up decorations, aromas of pine and cinnamon, observing one’s own traditions, family visits, church dinners, holiday get-togethers —each enticing the ...

The importance of a financial power-of-attorney cannot be overstated. I make it a point in all of my client meetings to stress to the client that, especially in times of crisis, having a properly drafted financial power-of-attorney can be the difference in whether or not you are able to ...

People living with serious illness who receive palliative care have better quality of life and fewer symptoms than those who don’t receive palliative care, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Published in the Journal of the American ...

Family members who live nearby often don’t notice the slow and subtle changes that might mean Mom or Dad needs a little more day-to-day help. Home Helpers, a national network of professional in-home caregivers, says requests for evaluations increase this time of year in part because of the ...

Tiffany Hoffman will succeed her mother, Kathie Hoffman, as the next Ohio County assessor. The younger Hoffman, a Democrat, defeated her Independent opponent, Katrina Taylor, by a vote total of 10,013 to 6,803. Tiffany Hoffman was appointed to the ballot by the Ohio County Democratic ...

Incumbent Monroe County Commissioners Tim R. Price and Carl M. Davis, both Democrats, each won a third consecutive four-year term. Price captured 3,293 votes, defeating Independents Patti S. Haralson with 2,103 and Mark Hutchinson with 950. Davis gathered 2,553 votes, beating Republican Fred ...

Ohio County Prosecutor Scott Smith already has spent 24 years working in the prosecutor’s office, and voters have indicated they want him there for four more years. Smith, a Democrat, defeated Republican Martin Sheehan in Tuesday’s election to win a fifth term in office. Smith received ...

Hancock County will have four more years of Sheriff Ralph Fletcher, a no-nonsense, mustachioed lawman who ran on a tough drug enforcement record. On Tuesday, Fletcher, 64, of Weirton, easily defeated Mark Cowden, a Republican opponent whose candidacy was seriously weakened by a conviction in ...

Federal Races Results US Senate, WV Joe Manchin, D 286,412 Patrick Morrisey, R 266,117 US Senate, Ohio Sherrod Brown, D 2,229,291 Jim Renacci, R 1,982,131 U.S. House, WV Kendra Fershee ...

State Races, Ohio Results Governor Richard Cordray (D) 1,961,603 Mike DeWine (R) 2,163,056 Contance Newton 46,775 Travis Irvine 75.670 Attorney General Steve Dettelbach (D) 1,968,178 Dave Yost ...

County Races and Issues, Ohio Results Belmont County | Commissioner Jerry Echemann (R) 15,355 Mark A. Thomas (D) 9,014 St. Clairsville-Richland City School District | 0.91-mills for constructing and equipping a ...

County Races and Issues, WV Results Ohio County Commission Orphy Klempa (D) 7,102 Don Nickerson (R) 8,572 City of Wheeling | Public Safety Building Levy For: 5,060 Against: 4,337 Marshall County | ...

WHEELING – A new company born just two years ago in the Ohio Valley has been turning heads and raising eyebrows with its recent acquisitions in Wheeling, where everyone – from its growing team of local employees to multimillionaire investors from out-of-state – share in their enthusiasm ...

Joe Sparksman’s spirit of community service and mentorship was sparked as a young man. The flames were stoked in college and continue to power him now. His background in working with at-risk young men in the Black community throughout the south spurred him to create the group Men of Change ...

WHEELING – The market for affordable housing in the Ohio Valley has gotten red hot in recent years, and few developers have answered the call and worked with such great success to fulfill the area's housing needs as the Woda Cooper Companies Inc. Now headquartered in Columbus, the company ...

WHEELING – Douglass Harrison is a West Virginian, and the Milton native knows what the comforts of locality mean to his neighbors now on both sides of the Ohio River. As the president and CEO of WVU Medicine Wheeling and Reynolds Memorial hospitals, it has been his mission – especially ...

WHEELING — The Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival will once again heat up Wheeling’s Heritage Port on July 22-24. The annual festival will bring the sights, sounds and tastes of Italy to the Friendly City as vendors line Water Street and the port grounds. The festival opens at ...

WASHINGTON, Pa. —  The Whiskey Rebellion Festival celebrates the heritage and unique character of the region by focusing on the historical significance of the Whiskey Rebellion, a history that is unique to western Pennsylvania and primarily Washington County. The festival honors the ...

WHEELING —  Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Wheeling will host its 83rd annual Mahrajan — a Lebanese Festival —  on Sunday, Aug. 14 at Oglebay Park. The Mahrajan will open with a Maronite Catholic Liturgy to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Continuing ...

WHEELING — The parishioners of St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 2215 Chapline St., Wheeling,  are hosting their 16th annual Grecian Food Festival on July 27-30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Since the year 2000, the community of St. John the Divine has hosted a multi-day ...

(BPT) — Smart homeowners take a strategic approach to home improvement projects such as redoing a playroom, living room or bedroom to keep kids’ safety in mind during the redesign process. By being proactive today, you can ensure your entire family can safely enjoy the results of your ...

(BPT) — While newly constructed homes are bigger than ever, most Americans still live in modestly sized or even small houses — and many of these owners are choosing to remodel rather than move into a bigger home. More than half of all American houses were built before 1980, according to ...

(BPT) — If chilly temperatures make you want to snuggle under a blanket in front of a roaring fire, just think about your poor water pipes that can’t escape the cold. You can’t wrap your home in a warm, protective blanket when winter arrives, but a few winterization steps can help ...

(BPT) — Amid the many trends ebbing and flowing through home improvement, one in particular seems likely to stick around. Known for their versatility, barn doors have been popping up in homes across the country — in contemporary and rustic designs. With this design element found on such ...

Jacob Bishop Martins Ferry Jacob Bishop is entering his senior season for the Martins Ferry cross country team and after lettering in his first three seasons, he should be ready to excel in his final go-round. Bishop has qualified for the state tournament in each of his last ...

Barnesville’s Mya McEndree had a historical junior campaign. So historical, that her name has been imprinted in the Ohio High School Athletic Association record books. McEndree accumulated a 100 percent serve percentage on 341 of 341 attempts. Along with that, she served up plenty of ...

In athletic circles, Lauren Flanney is best known for her basketball prowess. That makes sense as the 5-foot-6 point guard dynamo earned a slew of awards this past winter, capped by being named all-Ohio. Flannery, however, is also one of the OVAC’s premier volleyball performers. She was a ...

John Marshall volleyball has been at an all-time high the last two seasons, making back-to-back trips to the state tournament. In 2017, John Marshall collected its first OVAC title since 1988 and senior Emily Harr was a key part of the rise of the program, picking up valuable experience that ...

Tyler Consolidated’s Josey Jones has been around volleyball her entire life. Not only that, but she has been around Silver Knight volleyball her entire life. “We’ve had a Jones on the team off and on for quite a few years. She’s no stranger to Knights Volleyball. She hears it from ...

State officials announced Friday that a subvariant of the COVID-19 virus’ omicron variant has been found in West Virginia, specifically in Ohio and Berkeley counties. West Virginia’s coronavirus “czar” Dr. Clay Marsh, said the Mountain State joins about half the states in the country ...

WHEELING -- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday that he and governors from Virginia and Tennessee have been granted a telephone meeting Thursday with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning their request for COVID vaccination mandates for healthcare workers in ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old while awaiting data on a three-dose course, aiming to clear the way for the shots as soon as late February, a ...

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he's joining with his counterparts in Tennessee and Virginia to request a waiver for rural hospitals from a vaccine mandate for health care providers receiving Medicare or Medicaid funding. "It is putting an additional level of strain on our ...

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JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer A postseason rampage put both Alabama and the Southeastern Conference back on top in college football last season. Now, the trick will be staying there with three new coaches in the East and quarterback uncertainty across much of the league, including at ...

By BUBBA KAPRAL CAMBRIDGE — We may never know how good a football team Cambridge is this season. Why? Because the Bobcats tackle a schedule that borders on insanity. Coach Kevin Gunn’s club faces heavyweights Zanesville, Dover and New Philadelphia in successive weeks. Toss in 8-2 ...

By JERROD PLATE BETHANY — Looking to continue its climb up the ladder in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, the Bethany football program will turn to a solid nucleus of returning starters to improve on a .500 record from a season ago. Entering his fourth season at the helm of the ...

By TRACY WATSON STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State is a team in the Big Ten that could really make some noise in 2016,. But Coach James Franklin’s squad is also one that could struggle and fall by the wayside early on. Franklin has guided the Nittany Lions to a 14-12 record during his ...

By TRACY WATSON BOWERSTON — Entering his second season at Conotton Valley, Coach Brant Gardner is concentrating on conditioning and having the chance to play meaningful fourth quarters. Gardner felt confident entering the 2017 campaign, however, early injuries played a big part in the ...

By ANDREW GRIMM NEW MANCHESTER — The Oak Glen Golden Bears finished 2-8 last season, dropping each of the last six games of the season after a 2-2 start. The culprit for that may just be the reason Ted Arneault’s team takes a step forward this season — young players. The Golden Bears ...

By KYLE LUTZ WELLSVILLE — In Rob Ramsey’s first year at the helm at Wellsville, he experience some growing pains. However, when a team is young, it is imperative to let the players know the main goal of the season. That’s pretty much what happened with the 2017 Tigers. “Last year ...

By RON JOHNSTON VINCENT — On the third day of Warren football practice, the United States Marine Corps visited the campus and provided some training tips for the players. “Everybody was up at 7 a.m. and bright-eyed and bushy-tailed,” first-year Warriors coach Dan Day said. “It was ...

Barnesville Dec. 1 — River Dec. 5 — at Monroe Central Dec. 8 — Shadyside Dec. 12 — Shenandoah Dec. 15 — at Shadyside Dec. 19 — Bellaire Dec. 22 — at Buckeye Local Dec. 27 — at Union Local Dec. 29 — Monroe Central Jan. 5 — Buckeye Local Jan. 9 — at ...

SHADYSIDE – With six returners who logged good minutes a season ago, a pair of senior building blocks to work around, Coach Serge Gentile’s Shadyside team is looking to hit the floor running in 2022. The Lady Tigers will be led by senior do-it-all Gentry Brown (5-9, forward), who is ...

BRIDGEPORT – The last few seasons have not been good to the Bridgeport girls basketball program, but head coach Brittany Hicks is more than excited with what she has seen from her squad coming into the 2022-23 seasons. The Bulldogs return four letterwinners from last winter. Two of them – ...

CADIZ — The Harrison Central girls team too is breaking in a new coach, though he should be a familiar face to Huskies faithful, especially anywhere near the hardwood. A star guard for the Huskies as a student, Smith spent the last few seasons assistant longtime girls goal Nick Yourkovich, ...

WELLSBURG—There will be plenty of fresh faces in the girls lineup for the Brooke Bruins in 2023, similar to the boys’ team. But unlike the boys, who are presently dealing with a rash of injuries, the girls’ roster changes are because of graduation losses which saw four starters ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — St. Clairsville girls’ basketball coach Stacey Agnew watched a bulk of last year’s roster collect their diplomas, leaving a lot of positions up for grabs this season with a young roster. Gone from last year’s 7-15 squad include first team all-district standout Megan ...

BELLAIRE – When it comes to veteran experience, the Bellaire girls basketball team will have plenty of it. “Last year, we finished up the regular season 12-10. We bring back five girls that all have started at least 20 games in their careers. So we are very experienced. We lack size but ...

NEW MARTINSVILLE – Magnolia girls’ basketball coach Kasey Sapp welcomes back only one starter from last season, however, Sapp will have a core group that features three seniors and a junior. Junior Sienna McKeever (5-10, guard) is the Blue Eagles’ only returning starter but will be ...

The Christmas season, at least during my childhood years, was spent in front of a television as much as anywhere else. Christmas specials were appointment viewing. Families all over sat down to watch classics like “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Charlie ...

If you asked your children or grandchildren what they received for Christmas last year, would they remember? Would those remote-controlled cars or battery-operated games still be in working order or tossed on a shelf in the basement? I would hope that each Christmas is as memorable for them ...

One of my greatest anticipations as a young child was waiting for my dad to pull his post-World War II Lionel model train out of storage and set it up around our Christmas tree. That typically took place the first Saturday of December each year, as my family used that day to get a Christmas ...

What I remember from Christmas as a kid is not so much the presents I received, but all the little things that made the season happy and warm and fun. We loved our little tree. Though my mom used to think it was old and ratty looking, once you put on all the ornaments and lights, it was quite ...

By JOSELYN KING Staff Writer There are days when a woman just wants to put on her jewels and be like Cinderella going to the ball in a pumpkin carriage. The new Enchanted Disney line of fine jewelery available at Howard’s ...

By JANELL HUNTER Staff Writer One way parents can indulge themselves and their children this holiday season is to take some time to really get their hands on the gifts they are considering for purchase. Of course, time management can be problematic at this time of year, but a visit to a ...

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer The jingle of car keys under the tree on Christmas morning could make for a great surprise. For someone who may be considering purchasing or leasing a vehicle as a gift for a loved one over the holidays, end-of-year discounts and incentives may make it ...

By DYLAN McKENZIE Staff Writer With the holiday season fast approaching, many people already are searching for the perfect gifts to give to their loved ones. For many people, no gift is more special than the one they give to their significant other. Selecting a gift for a boyfriend, ...

By MARIA ZAMUDIO For The Associated Press Newly widowed, Kay McCowen quit her job, sold her house, applied for Social Security and retired to Mexico. It was a move she and her husband, Mel, had discussed before he died in 2012. “I wanted to find a place where I could afford to live off ...

The Ohio Department of Aging is seeking the public’s help to identify outstanding older neighbors who have made, and continue to make, a lasting difference in their professions, their vocations and their communities, and who serve as role models for other generations to continue to grow, ...

Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I would like to get our personal and financial affairs in order so our kids will know what’s going on if we get sick or die. What tips can you offer? Procrastinating Paul Dear Paul, Organizing your key information and getting your personal and financial ...

Question: Why should I sign up for a my Social Security online account? Answer: my Social Security gives you a personal online account you can securely use to check your Social Security information and do business with us. With a my Social Security account you can: Keep track of your ...

The Older People With Active Lifestyles group is heading out of town for another day trip with a Stepping Stones of Victorian Grandeur Tea Tour at the Salem (Ohio) Historical Society on Aug. 18. The OPALs members will step back in time to the 1800s in Victorian style with their first ...

Question: I am receiving Social Security retirement benefits and I recently went back to work. Do I have to pay Social Security (FICA) taxes on my income? Answer: Yes. By law, your employer must withhold FICA taxes from your paycheck. Although you are retired, you do receive credit for those ...

STEADY U Ohio, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Aging, urges families to take this time to learn more about the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths among Ohioans age 65 and older: falls. An older adult falls every minute in Ohio, and ...

The question that we as elder law attorneys hear most often is “Is it too late to protect our assets?” We are happy to answer that question with “It is never too late!” We understand that each situation is unique, but in many cases no matter what level of pre-planning has or has not ...

Altenheim Resource & Referral Services and Good Shepherd Nursing Home, both of Wheeling, are partnering to offer a special program for The Longest Day to increase awareness and provide education on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Randall Forzano, human resources director at Good ...

The new Welty TownHomes in Wheeling have become home to longtime local residents and some who have recently moved to the area. A project of the Welty Trust, the 12 townhomes provide a new gracious living option for people age 65 and older. Only two of the townhomes are still available; the ...

Gloria J. Renda of Steubenville is among 10 remarkable older Ohioans who have been honored for a lifetime of accomplishments. Renda was inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame during a special ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus May 19. She joined more than 450 individuals ...

One of the most common themes that bring clients into our office is the concern over losing one’s home in the event that they need long-term care. Many have a preconceived notion about a certain option that they think is the best fit for them — usually because a relative or friend has done ...

Soft, spongy lawns may be indicative of various problems underfoot that occur relatively sight unseen. Barring a septic system backup or considerable flooding, insects or animals may be to blame. In many areas, burrowing wildlife can wreak havoc on landscapes. Identifying which critter is ...

Cultivating beautiful blooms is a popular pastime for gardeners near and far. While gazing at a yard full of vibrant colors or enjoying the aroma of freshly cut blooms is enough for many gardeners, others may want to embrace a long-enduring tradition — growing edible flowers. Cooking with ...

(AP) — A flower planter or hanging basket bought ready-made at a nursery: lush with showy, vibrant blooms, providing an instant splash for your porch, stoop or deck. Your DIY flower container: sparse-looking for weeks, with one plant that dies, and scraggly stems, small blooms or yellowing ...

For plants to truly flourish, the right growing conditions and soil that offers the right nutrients is of paramount importance. Fertilizer enhances soil so that plants and flowers can thrive. However, fertilizer is not a one-size-fits-all mix. Choosing fertilizer can be a little overwhelming ...

Don’t forget -- there are more aspects to estate planning than just signing a will. Medical, current financial, and other decisions play an important role also. The differences between the similar sounding living will and living Trust often cause confusion. The first is for medical ...

Historians can tell you that the concept of holding property and other assets “in trust” started in the 12th and 13th centuries when nobles went off to fight in the Crusades. In their absence, they turned over their property to a trustee for beneficial handling. Trusts can play an ...

1. Only rich people need to have wills prepared. UNTRUE. If you have any assets at all, a will is needed. No matter how large or small your estate or whether you have few or no heirs, your will protects your legal right to distribute the assets appropriately. 2. The inheritance laws are ...

Individuals who are considering charitable giving through their estate plan may want to consider the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV). CFOV can help donors realize their charitable goals, achieve tax advantages and leave a growing legacy for generations to come. This is ...

Saving money on everyday expenses is a goal for many adults. Certain expenses, such as loan payments, may be more difficult to pare down than others. But there are ways adults can save on everyday expenses without drastically overhauling their daily routines. Transportation Transportation ...

Home ownership remains a dream for many people. But on the heels of the recession that began in late 2008, prospective home buyers are finding it far more difficult to secure a mortgage than it was in the years before the economy took a turn for the worse. Stricter guidelines now govern both ...

By CRAIG CAMPBELL For Money Matters ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Sometimes it is the birth of child, the death of a parent, a marriage or divorce, or even a promotion at work and the significant raise that comes with it, but whatever the specific reason, hiring a certified and licensed professional ...

By TINA OREM NerdWallet Last summer, Cindy Hockenberry decided she’d had it with threatening phone calls claiming she was behind on her taxes. “One day, I’m not kidding you, I got called three times,” she said. Sometimes the calls were automated. But once, when she got a call ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer WHEELING — Retirement planning is sometimes a facet of life people delay, but sooner is better, according to Tim Roberts of Roberts & Coss Financial Planning in Wheeling. “My thoughts and my opinion is, as soon as they possibly can, and as much as ...

By SHELLEY HANSON Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY — When it comes to saving money for college or other higher education options, it is never too early to start, according to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. And there are several options available for parents to ...

By CASEY JUNKINS Staff Writer WHEELING —Thad P. Obecny said during his decades of work in the financial sector, the only time he can remember such drastic changes to the federal tax code came more than 30 years ago during former President Ronald Reagan’s administration. “It is just ...

The decision of whether to use a debit card or a credit card can affect consumers’ credit ratings and make it easier or more difficult to manage one’s personal finances. This decision often depends on the situation and understanding how each of these cards works. Credit cards allow ...

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Leading a healthy lifestyle not only extends one’s lifespan, but also it shortens the time that is spent disabled —a finding that had previously eluded public health scientists and demonstrates the value of investing in healthy lifestyle promotion, even among the elderly. An analysis of a ...

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ll be 65 in a few months and I recently pre-enrolled in original Medicare. But last week, I received a member card in the mail for a Medicare Advantage plan that I did not enroll in. What’s going on? Medicare is so confusing with all the different choices, and now it ...

Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling has earned Basic Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Accreditation in 2016. Administrator Donald R. Kirsch said this accreditation is evaluated and presented by independent accreditors. Providigm, LLC, verified that Good Shepherd is ...

In our office we handle generally two types of estate planning cases. The first is what we call “pre-planning,” which is where a person (or couple) wants to plan ahead for their potential need for long-term care and wants to protect their assets. Pre-planning is typically done through ...

CHARLESTON - Succumbing to pressure and the growing numbers of COVID-19 cases in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice announced several executive orders Friday to help slow the spread of the virus, including a tighter mask requirement. "You have to realize that we are the oldest state, the state ...

WHEELING — Two runners who participated Saturday in the half marathon are trying to do more than just run around Wheeling: They want to run in all 50 states. Daniel Dorsch ran the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic clad in full Captain America gear, while his son, Balin, participated in ...

WHEELING — Aimee Vavrek finished sixth overall in last year’s Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic. All she wanted to do Saturday was improve upon that finish. The Bellaire resident certainly did that as she was the first female to break the tape during the 42nd annual event Saturday ...

WHEELING — Runners and walkers were challenged by Saturday’s heat and humidity, but no major injuries were reported from the Odgen Newspapers Half Marathon Classic events. Wheeling Fire Chief Larry Helms said the race events went smoothly. “A couple of people fell and got scraped up,” ...

MORRISTOWN — Whether it’s their rotisserie chicken, dry rub ribs or a three-egg omelet — it’s that signature homestyle cooking in a family friendly atmosphere that keeps customers returning for more at Schlepp’s Family Restaurant just off the Interstate 70 exit near Morristown, ...

WHEELING — Wings, hoagies, cheese fries, chicken tenders and cheese sticks are just a few of the many popular menu items that have made The 19th Hole such a popular bar and grill for more than two decades, according to Owner Angie Szalay. In addition to great food the Woodsdale eatery, with ...

WEIRTON — Theo Yianni’s Restaurant in Weirton continues to provide the best authentic Greek and American cuisine in a relaxing and fun family environment, according to Co-owners Yianni Bourbakis and Shawn Mihellis. In addition to their new Theo Salmon Salad and hot stuffed pepper ...

WHEELING — A quaint little eatery located at the corner of 39th and Jacob streets in South Wheeling, called LJ’s Hoagie King, offers a big-time menu of their “famous” hoagies, plenty of side dishes off their “munchies” menu and a recently added breakfast menu. LJ’s Hoagie King ...

NEW MARTINSVILLE — An unexpected infusion of youth has brought a renewed energy to New Martinsville as veteran head coach Dave Chapman is back for another season leading the Blue Eagles. Chapman received a nice surprise for the 2022 season with 22 freshmen coming out for the team, boosting ...

PADEN CITY — Last year presented plenty of challenges for the Paden City football program. COVID was a major test for the Wildcats, who had one game canceled due to the virus but head coach Robert Price believes the way his kids handled that obstacle shows much more about them than the wins ...

BEALLSVILLE - A small roster is something that has become the norm with Beallsville High football. This season will be no different as the Blue Devils will suit up only 17 gridders. Former Beallsville High athletic great Rusty Bondy begins his second season guiding his alma mater. His ...

WOODSFIELD — There’s a strange twist at practices for Monroe Central head coach Josh Ischy this fall he hadn’t experienced the past two seasons. “We finally can have traditional 11-on-11 practices and work both sides of the ball,” said the former Mount Union defensive back of his ...

BELLAIRE — Both John Magistro and Jose Davis have been spending a lot of time recently looking at YouTube. Specifically, the former Bellaire head coach and all-state quarterback have been cuing up the videos of the Big Reds’ memorable 1995 season, which culminated with the school’s ...

WHEELING — Athletic success and Wheeling Park are synonymous. Park — the consolidation of Wheeling, Triadelphia and Warwood high schools — has been a major player on the local and state stage since its inception in 1976. But the zenith of all that Patriot success may have come to ...

CHARLESTON — It doesn’t rise to the level of the Hatfields vs. McCoys. But, in Tyler County sports, the 1983 football season would rank up there for backyard rivalry. That’s the season the two country schools —Tyler County and Sistersville — played a second season game in the Super ...

STEUBENVILLE — The 1984 Big Red football team didn’t just raise the bar for the school’s storied athletic program. Instead, as Hall of Fame coach Reno Saccoccia pointed out recently, it is the bar. Thirty-five seasons ago, Big Red made valley history-becoming the first area Ohio ...

By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer TOKYO (AP) — It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing through and, still, a virus. In between: just about everything. The Tokyo Olympics, christened with "2020" but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by ...

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi walked off the basketball court together, arm-in-arm, one last time at the Tokyo Games. They started their journey together five Olympics ago and ended it in the same fashion as always — with gold ...

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Jordan Larson fell to the floor, put her head in her hands and cried after Brazil couldn't return her spike on match point. The frustration of being so close but not quite good enough was replaced by a feeling of relief after the U.S. women's ...

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer IZU, Japan (AP) — Jason Kenny won a record-setting gold medal for Britain on the final day of track cycling at the Tokyo Olympics. Jennifer Valente and Kelsey Mitchell each scored gold every bit as special for their countries. Valente gave the hard-luck ...

The Wheeling Park cheering squad has been untouchable in the last four years. The Patriots have won four OVAC championships in a row, while claiming three W.Va.  Class AAA state titles as well. Creating the winning atmosphere at Wheeling Park has been 12-year head coach Shawna ...

Linsly has won three consecutive OVAC titles and are looking for a fourth with new head coach Kylie Harris at the Helm. In her first year taking over a program that is on a very successful run, there must be some pressure that comes with the job. “There is always pressure,” Harris said. ...

The Shadyside Tigers are coming off a superb OVAC competition last season as the runner-ups of the AA division and veteran head coach Melanie Haswell, who has coached cheering for 28 years, is excited to compete this year with a promising routine on Feb. 4 at WesBanco Arena in front of what ...

Debbie Fish is in her fifth year as the Oak Glen cheering coach and she believes that entering the OVAC cheerleading competition on Feb. 4, that her team’s strong point should be tumbling. “We have a fast routine with a lot of tumbling,” Fish said. “In fact, we have a lot more ...

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State Senate — District 1 Republican Ryan W. Weld 8289 Scott Adams 4485 State Senate — District 2 Republican Chris Rose 7624 Mike Maroney 4794 House of Delegates — District 2 Republican Mark Zatezalo 1116 Michele Slates 646 House of Delegates — District 4 Republican Bill ...

CHARLESTON — With a tightening race and with voters hitting the polls this morning, former West Virginia lawmaker Moore Capito wrapped up a whirlwind tour of the state Monday evening in Charleston seeking votes in the Republican primary for governor. Capito, a former Republican member of the ...

WHEELING — Corpus Christi School recently endowed a $56,000 scholarship fund to help families with tuition costs and is planning an open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8. The school now has seven scholarships to offer students in addition to the Diocesan Financial Aid Program ...

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Penny Shane, school counselor at the Belmont Career Center, has been recognized by the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools with the 2018 Outstanding Teacher Award. CORAS, in partnership with the Ohio University College of Education, is an organization composed of ...

By JESSICA BROVERMAN Staff Writer WHEELING — Colleges and universities throughout the region offers a wide variety of degree programs and career training, but they also help educate non-student community members with a number of outreach activities. For example, West Virginia Northern ...

(BPT) — With student debt increasingly becoming a long-term burden on graduates and families, says Peter Gayle, a vice president for Prudential Advisors, it’s never been more important to minimize the out-of-pocket expenses to put a student through college - and reduce reliance on student ...

By JESSICA BROVERMAN Staff Writer WEST LIBERTY — With the a consistent rise in health insurance, immunizations and dental care, keeping up with your well-being can seem difficult, but not with the abundance of options in the Ohio Valley. Howard Long Wellness Center offers a multitude of ...

By DYLAN McKENZIE Staff Writer CADIZ — When many people in the immediate area get sick or need medical advice, their first instinct is may be to visit their local hospital, such as Wheeling Hospital or Ohio Valley Medical Center. But for residents in more rural areas, there are other ...

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer WHEELING — With pets being a big part of our lives, more and more area residents are taking advantage of Wheeling’s recently constructed dog park and other pet-friendly locations and stores around the Ohio Valley. The Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park, located ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer BARNESVILLE — The struggle with addiction and the opioid epidemic in the Ohio Valley continues, with treatment centers offering aid. Among the newest options for addiction treatment is an addiction services clinic at Barnesville Hospital. The clinic was ...

By SHELLEY HANSON Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY — While many people attempt to claim that everyone just shops online these days, there are many local cities and villages with downtowns and Main Streets that people depend on for their goods and services on a daily basis. For example, in the ...

By ALAN OLSON Staff Writer MOUNDSVILLE — In recent years, the expansion of the oil and natural gas industry in the area has provided a financial boost to many and, in particular, Marshall County business leaders are pointing to the boom as the impetus for the growth of Mounsdville’s ...

By JESSICA BROVERMAN Staff Writer WHEELING — One local business owner believes family-owned stores not only offer everyday merchandise, but also meet important wants and needs of the public that larger chains may not be able to fulfill. Alan Lestini, owner of Words and Music Bookshop, ...

By CASEY JUNKINS Staff Writer WHEELING — In the Centre Market area, one can do everything from eating made-from-scratch crepes, to drinking freshly brewed craft beer, to getting a stylish new haircut, to sifting through vintage vinyl records, experiencing fresh flowers or expressing ...

By LINDA COMINS Staff Writer WHEELING — Cultural collaborations are good for the soul of the artist and of the audience. “The role of the arts is critical. It always has been,” said Danielle McCracken, president of Oglebay Institute in Wheeling. “Creativity is essential when you ...

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff Writer WHEELING — Whether it’s the Ohio River or a local lake or stream, the Upper Ohio Valley has plenty of great fishing locations for area anglers to choose from, according to two local authorities on the subject. “The Ohio River is a very good fishing ...

By SHELLEY HANSON Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY — Ohio Valley residents enjoy history and the arts — and there is no shortage of venues to indulge these interests across the region. In Wheeling, Oglebay Park is home to the Mansion Museum, 1330 Oglebay Dr. Built in 1846, the mansion was ...

By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Many unique events and festivals find their way onto the Belmont County calendar each year, according to Tourism Director Ballint. Ballint said the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, held in September, saw some national attention in 2017, ...

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(AP) - It was a day of indelible images — apocalyptic, surreal, violent, ghostly, both monumental and profoundly personal. Wrenching to remember. Impossible to forget. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were captured in countless pictures by news photographers, bystanders, first responders, ...

DALLAS (AP) — Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you’re likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like. There was security screening, but it wasn’t anywhere near as intrusive. There were no long checkpoint lines. Passengers and their families ...

MARTINS FERRY — A friend’s decision to reschedule a birthday celebration may have saved Bob Ney’s life. That choice and its impact on Ney’s overall schedule prevented him from visiting the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. At the time, the Bellaire resident was a Republican ...

WHEELING — Sheli Bernstein-Goff, a Wheeling-based clinical therapist who specializes in critical stress management, helped first responders in New York City just days after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. She was a volunteer with Green Cross who helped first responders such as ...

By KYLE LUTZ WHEELING — New Wheeling Central baseball coach Bo McConnaughy knows a thing or two about the sport. He was at the helm for 30 years at West Liberty, posting 580 wins including six conference championships. He takes over at Wheeling Central a year after the Maroon Knights had a ...

By CODY TOMER Staff Writer SISTERSVILLE — The Tyler Consolidated softball team is gearing up for what could be a stellar season. The Silver Knights claimed the sectional title a season ago and fell in the regionals, but they did not lose any seniors to graduation and bring back five ...

By JOSH STROPE WHEELING — Both Wheeling Park boys’ tennis coach Tim Ickes and girls’ coach Stephanie Sada said their rosters are wide open as the regular season approaches. But they both are pretty confident on their top spots. Jared Jorden is the only returning player on the ...

By TRACY WATSON WELLSBURG — Coming off a 17-11 campaign, Brooke baseball coach Ron Ujcich has some holes to fill, but some nice young players to fill them with. Graduated from a Bruins team that was ousted by Wheeling Park in the sectional are four-year starter Chad Harper, a catcher and ...

WHEELING — There is a first time for everything and for the first time in school history, the Mingo Central Miners are state champions. The Miners accomplished that feat on a frigid Friday night at Wheeling Island Stadium with a 32-7 victory against the fifth-seeded Fairmont Senior Polar ...

WHEELING — The last two West Virginia Class A State Championship runners-up will get the chance to leave Wheeling Island Stadium on Saturday as state champions. The question is, which powerhouse will emerge victorious? The battle of unbeatens between top-seeded East Hardy and second-seeded ...

WHEELING — The Class AA West Virginia State Championship supplies the only Super Six matchup of the weekend that does not include a No. 1 versus a No. 2 seed. That feat was accomplished due to last week’s semifinal upset as five-seeded Fairmont Senior edged top-seeded and three-time ...

WHEELING — Two great teams with completely different pasts will compete on the gridiron of Wheeling Island Stadium at noon on Saturday for the Class AAA West Virginia State Championship. This is the ninth trip to the Super Six in the last 15 years for undefeated and top-seeded Martinsburg, ...

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WHEELING — More than 100 members of the 305th Military Police Company of Wheeling were deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Saturday, following an official ceremony at Triadelphia Middle School’s gymnasium. The 400-day deployment is in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, according to Sgt. ...

WHEELING — West Virginia’s public school teachers and service employees joined forces in late February in Charleston to announce a state-wide strike for Thursday and Friday, and the work stoppages may not stop at just two days unless lawmakers address their calls for lower health care ...

STEUBENVILLE — A recently refired steel mill in Mingo Junction will employ 1,000 people as the company that purchased it earlier this years pumps $500 million into the plant, its corporate vice president said Wednesday. Pete Vojvodich, vice president of human resources and safety for JSW ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Intelligencer presents a look back at the past year today through Sunday with the top 10 stories of 2018, as voted on by the newspaper’s editorial staff. From Staff Reports WHEELING — The Ohio River spilled its banks twice in 2018 as people in the Upper Ohio Valley ...

WHEELING — A rumbling drive across the grated, 167-year-old Wheeling Suspension Bridge takes you across the Ohio River onto a 374-acre piece of land that falls within Wheeling city limits but maintains an identity all its own: Wheeling Island. Generations of families with a ...

WHEELING — As area folks recall youthful activities along the Ohio River, they hope their parents never learned of those exploits and pray that their own children don’t turn into “mini-mes” at the water’s edge. Fishing, swimming, boating and daredevil ...

MOUNDSVILLE — One of the most cumbersome aspects of home ownership is yard work, as cutting grass and pulling weeds in the scorching summer heat can be draining. Glen Dale Mayor Dave Blazer and his wife, Barb, have found a way around ...

MARTINS FERRY —  With dozens of marinas and boat clubs dotting the shorelines of the Ohio River in the tri-state area, the camaraderie is the one constant appeal for the members of these seasonal organizations. According to the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission’s ...

Steubenville — Nutcrackers — a staple of every Christmas holiday season — will be a fun addition to this year’s 2016 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Fantasy in Lights Parade on Friday. Thanks to a collaboration between Historic Fort Steubenville and Nelson’s of Steubenville, a large ...

By HEATHER ZIEGLER Associate City Editor NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — No holiday parade would be much of a parade without the dazzle and beauty of floats. And no one does holidays floats better than Mark Aksterowicz and Bob Starkey who operate Creative Floats in New Philadelphia, ...

The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce is kicking of this year’s Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Fantasy in Lights Parade with a bang — the WVU Marching Band. The parade is Friday, Nov. 18 starting on Market Street in Center Wheeling. The 400-plus member marching band will perform at 6:30 ...

By HEATHER ZIEGLER Associate City Editor WHEELING — Three Ohio County public school teachers named the 2016 Teachers of the Year, will be featured in this year’s Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Fantasy in Lights Parade on Nov. 18. The teachers include April Branstetter from Wheeling ...

(AP) — Five-time World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist Eric Frenzel will be aiming to continue his dominance of Nordic combined at the Pyeongchang Olympics. The 29-year-old German won the normal hill event in Sochi and finished 10th in the large hill competition after falling ill. He ...

(AP) — Martin Fourcade regularly gives away his World Cup biathlon medals to fans after races. But don’t expect France’s star biathlete to give away any bronze, silver or gold hardware that he wins at the Olympics. He’s keeping those for himself. “I love to give medals to the ...

(AP) — Ask U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim what she thinks the “Chloe Kim Story” really is this year and she hesitates just a moment, before deciding on “The California girl that went to the Olympics.” It’s perfect, easy, and oh-so-fitting for the 17-year-old from Torrance, ...

(AP) — When Willie Desjardins coached Canada’s 2010 world junior team stacked with future NHL players Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Brayden Schenn, Alex Pietrangelo and goaltenders Jake Allen and Martin Jones, it took a wild final game with John Carlson scoring in overtime to win the gold ...

WHEELING — Loyal Mountaineers have an extra reason to celebrate and sing this year. Not only is 2017 the 150th birthday of West Virginia University, but also it is the 80th anniversary of the school’s Alma Mater written by then-student Louis D. Corson. Joan Corson Stamp of Wheeling said ...

By Neil Bucklew In 1986 I had the good fortune “to come home again” when I returned to my home state and home town to become the 20th president of West Virginia University. In spite of Thomas Wolfe’s warning, this opportunity proved to be the most fulfilling experience in my academic and ...

By GORDON GEE On Feb. 7, 1867, West Virginia University opened its doors, and a handful of West Virginians entered their state’s new land-grant university. This fall, we welcomed more than 6,000 freshmen alone to our three campuses in Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser. The number of students ...

WHEELING — The seeds that sowed the future for an educated America in 1862 stemmed into a bounty of state colleges and universities across the nation. And for a future state called “West Virginia,” the result was West Virginia University. WVU, established in 1867, celebrates its 150th ...

As name, image and likeness deals continue to redefine the landscape of college athletics and recruiting, there are some taking proactive steps to ensure the competitiveness of their preferred institutions. Inspired by similar ventures cropping up across the country, West Virginia University ...

MORGANTOWN — With eight-and-a-half minutes to go, West Virginia University’s men’s basketball team was in the driver’s seat. A Sean McNeil layup was the team’s third straight unanswered basket in pursuit of an upset win over the No. 5 Baylor Bears. In the midst of a 6-0 run, West ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (January 10, 2022) – After going 3-0 during the round-robin event against Binghamton and No. 10 Virginia Tech on Jan. 9, redshirt sophomore Anthony Carman of the West Virginia University wrestling team has been named the WVU Student-Athletes of the Week, presented by ...

(AP) — West Virginia has hired Graham Harrell as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach to try to bolster a unit that ranked near the bottom of the Big 12 in 2021. The Mountaineers are hoping the addition of Harrell can give them a spark after going 17-18 in coach Neal Brown’s first ...