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Ohio County Archery Wrapping Up 9th Season

The season included “A Shot in the Park.”

Wheeling Police Charge Man with Murder in Wife’s Death

On March 21, 2025, police were called to a home in the 400 block of South Front Street after a woman, identified as 56-year-old Kathleen J. Herring, was found deceased inside.

Steenrod Elementary School Student Wins National Prize 

Steenrod 4th Grader Niko Gomez recently claimed a national win in the annual Parent Teacher Association national “Reflections” contest.  According to the PTA, “Each...

Brooke County Man Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Child Pornography Charge

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Harry Fred Wells, age 54, of Follansbee, West Virginia, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession of...

WLU Foundation Announces New Scholarship for Financial Planning Majors

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., May 5, 2025 – The West Liberty University Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of a new scholarship generously created...

Ohio County Reptile Dealer Admits to Wildlife Trafficking

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Michael Kandis, age 64, of Wheeling, West Virginia, has admitted to wildlife trafficking in violation of the Lacey Act. According to...

The Children of Wheeling’s Mob Era – Hamm the Newspaperman vs. Wheeling’s Mob Bosses

Some folks cowered to the Mob's threats, but not this Hall of Fame journalist.

Appalachian Power Requests $71.6 Million for Fuel Costs

Appalachian Power, along with Wheeling Power, submitted its annual Expanded Net Energy Cost (ENEC) filing today to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia...

Bridgeport Schools Research Class Trains Students as Historical Detectives

The class kicked off this school year, and seniors are exploring the past with enthusiasm.