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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...

Ty Thorngate: ‘It’s Not Just a Place, It’s a Vibe’

The city councilor brings a few unique perspectives to his Ward Five position.

The Children of Wheeling’s Mob Era – Tom Burgoyne, G-Man

He may have been a native of New England, but he adored the people of the Wheeling area.

The Children of Wheeling’s Mob Era – The Cocaine Courier

The narcotic was very popular in the Wheeling area beginning in the late 1970s.

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...

The Children of Wheeling’s Mob Era – ‘Max’ and His Mob Bars

For decades, "Mom and Pop" bars were networked with Wheeling's organized crime.

The Children of Wheeling’s Mob Era – Eyes on Ernie’s Esquire

The eatery was known as the best supper club in the entire Upper Ohio Valley.

The Children of Wheeling’s Mob Era – Tales of a Tow Truck Driver

The town was a lot of fun during the ole Mob days, but most didn't see behind the scenes.

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.

Peter Fernbaugh: ‘I’m a Prisoner of Hope’

He's a man of many talents who has chosen to lead his own troupe in Weirton.

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