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AEP Storm Response Update

A strong weather system with rain and damaging winds blew across Appalachian Power’s service areas in waves Saturday, from afternoon through the night. By early Sunday morning more than 1200 customers in the Northern Panhandle were without electric service as a result of storm damage. As expected, outages are widespread across much of the company’s service area.

T-Rex New Resident of Centre Market

Something very significant will take place at Centre Market this afternoon, weather permitting, but not because of an action taken by Wheeling city government. At...

Home Cooking with Jess – Reuben Egg Rolls

For the “possibly” last Steelers game of the season, I tend to dive deep into my freezer to see what appetizer-specific ingredients I have and I...

The Roof Is on Fire

One of the most common expressions in regard to raising children is "it takes a village." I think about this expression a lot, especially as I...

Carl Cochran’s Comeback

He's a workout warrior, a hard-charger, and a kid with a bright future. As a freshman last year, he finished second in the prestigious Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Tournament. The 2020 version of this grueling event kicks off next Thursday in Wheeling's Wesbanco Arena.

Pre-K Registration for Ohio County Schools Set for Feb. 3

Ohio County Schools officials believe its Universal Preschool Program (UPK) is the finest in West Virginia.

Caring for the People of the ‘Purple City’

Martins Ferry has built up a reputation over the years.

2020 – Turning Pain into Power

I am feeling as if my spirit is ready to release a sigh, as if it's been holding its breath for a very long time. New Year's resolutions aren't really my thing, but I do like to acknowledge the closing of one chapter and beginning of another.

Our Valley’s Decade

It was reported during the 1990s that the people of the Upper Ohio Valley would have to experience a change from being an industrial region to a service industry, but no one told anyone it would mean the additional of a second job to survive.