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The Trump Family Crypto Business

President Trump likes flying close to the sun regarding his family business, and the flight is closer than ever in his second term. Is no one advising Trump that his family’s crypto plans are inviting trouble? Trump said last month that he’ll host a dinner with the top 220 holders of his $TRUMP meme coin at his Washington, D.C.-area golf club on May 22. Step right up and invest in the Trump crypto enterprise for a chance to rub elbows with the leader of the free world. The President says all of this is above board. But it nonetheless raises the appearance of a conflict of interest ...

Put Money to Use for West Virginia

How many of us had a good idea how much we would be receiving with our tax refunds, and had already mentally spent that money before it arrived? We can’t blame state government for being in the same boat, as an “April surprise” arrived in the form of the largest single month of tax collections above estimates. More than $237 million in surplus revenue has come in, with two months remaining in the fiscal year. But during its regular session, the legislature approved more than $126.2 million in supplemental appropriations using one-time money through available surplus ...

Parents Can’t Be ‘Cool’

It’s that time of year again, when many families start planning their prom, after-party, graduation, graduation party schedules. As they do so, the Ohio Department of Commerce and the Ohio Department of Public Safety have joined forces to remind them these accomplishments and milestones can be celebrated without alcohol. In fact, the departments included liquor permit holders in the wide net they cast to address those who can help kids safer this season: “Addressing underage drinking requires a united effort from all members of the community, including parents and schools. By ...

Wheeling Must Be Open for Business

When it comes to describing the role and responsibilities of the Wheeling Planning Commission, city Vice Mayor Jerry Sklavounakis is absolutely right. Taking to council floor this past Tuesday, Sklavounakis addressed concerns raised over the past two weeks on how the planning commission handled two proposals from local business owners — one an optometrist’s office, one a car wash — seeking to locate in a properly zoned space on the lower end of Mount de Chantal Road. Sklavounakis said commissioners, all of whom are appointed volunteers, have to consider many factors when ...

Good Police Work Leads to Two Murder Arrests

Wheeling Police Department investigators deserve credit for their ongoing work into making arrests in two separate murder cases. On Thursday, Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger announced Dwayne Herring, 53, of Wheeling has been charged with one count of murder in the death of a woman in March. Separately, Schwertfeger also noted Dennis Terrell Evans, 37, of Fairmont was charged with one count of murder in a 2023 malicious assault case that resulted in the death of the victim. Herring actually was arrested late last month by the Albemarle County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit ...

Pats on the Back

- To Wheeling Health Right Executive Director Kathie Brown who on Thursday oversaw her final Chefs Auction, the organization’s top annual fundraiser. Brown is retiring after about 33 years at Wheeling Health Right, with her tireless efforts instrumental in helping the organization grow and fulfill its mission to the local community. - To Janice Brady who at the end of April put a stamp on her 36-year career at the United States Postal Service in Wheeling. From her first day on New Year’s Eve in 1988 while juggling multiple customer service jobs to her last day, Brady, a Wheeling ...