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New Reality for Wheeling’s Salvation Army

And there they are once again, those bell-ringing folks standing next to a red kettle outside several stores at The Highlands and at the Ohio Valley...

Ammirante Giving Back

There are teachers of basketball and there are teachers of men (and women). Wheeling's Gene Ammirante is both.

Gifts for Tweens and Teens

I'm glad I'm not in this teen gift boat yet. My kids are 7 and 8 (Yes, I know that sounds insane) and are...

The ‘Heart and Soul’

Jacob Rine is a big dude. Think not? Then you didn't see how immensely huge he was Saturday night on Wheeling Island, playing like the star...

Cats Should Count, Too

But if the unending stream of head butts, leg rubs and vocalized requests for attention are any indication, the more than 100 adult cats and kittens in the charge of the Belmont County Humane Society are happy to show their appreciation.

Gift Guide for Ages 8-11

This group of kids is where it gets fun or difficult to give toys or any type of gift. They are growing out of...

Looking for a Tooth Fairy

One day last week, as I sat here holding my cheek and popping ibuprofen like they were Tic Tacs, two other people were on my Facebook page complaining of the same thing: the dreaded toothache.

Super Six – Wheeling’s Way

The Super Six is in town this weekend, so enjoy! It may be the last taste of championship football we'll get in this area for a...

Gift Guide for Ages 4-7

So hopefully you read my Gift Guide for 0-3 Year Olds for the shear entertainment value if not for any 0-3 year olds. If...