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Fighting Fires and Handling Medical Emergencies Going High-Tech

Wheeling Fire Department Capt. Jason Milton said he has seen technology change the work he does in emergency medical service work over the almost 25 years he has been with the department. “We have seen so many changes, especially technology-driven changes,” he said. “There has been so ...

Barnesville Chamber Embraces Social Media

BARNESVILLE — Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce Director Jill Hissom utilizes social media as a way to promote businesses and shopping locally. Hissom worked as a gate agent for American Airlines for about 17 years, working out of many different cities, including Chicago, Miami, Cleveland, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Columbus. After she married and had children, she moved back to Barnesville to raise her children and the opportunity came about to work at the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce as the director. Hissom worked at a few businesses before then, but has been the ...

The Experience Church Offers New Take on Religion

WHEELING — Tim Seidler drummed his way through 30 years as a musician before discovering religion, then realizing many people want a gospel relationship but aren’t comfortable in a traditional church. He and his wife Linda became pastors and founded The Experience Church 15 years ago. ...

Technology Aids Wheeling Police in Investigations

WHEELILNG -- Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger said more technology to aid in investigations and an emphasis on crisis intervention are positive changes at the forefront of the public safety field amid ongoing addiction and mental health crises. Schwertfeger said a big change he has ...

Eberhart Serves Barnesville as Minister and School Board Member

BARNESVILLE — Ed Eberhart is a minister and a board of education member — and in both roles he actively engages with the people of the community and listens to their ideas. Eberhart is the senior minister at First Christian Church in Barnesville, a role he has held since 2006. Although ...