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Ferns: Vaccine Waiver Bill Dies in Committee
March 29, 2013 The issue of giving physicians the authority to write waivers for school children excusing them from mandated immunizations has died in the West Virginia Legislature. more »»
Assessor: Tower Value Not too Low
March 29, 2013 While its 2012 appraisal of $183,072 may appear low compared to those for some downtown structures, the Absure Tower’s value is right where it should be, according to the Ohio County Assessor’s... more »»
Engineer’s Department Nets $663K in Road, Bridge Funds
March 29, 2013 Jefferson County commissioners Thursday discussed financing of the Towers building, forcing sewer connections in Pottery Addition and $663,000 in road and bridge grants obtained by the county... more »»
Fire Marshals to Interview Mother Of Children Killed in March 17 Blaze
March 29, 2013 Ohio State Fire Marshal investigators are waiting to interview a mother whose three children died in a March 17 structure fire in Bridgepor. more »»
Schools Mull Rewarding Teacher, Worker Attendance
March 29, 2013 Ohio County Schools employees with faithful attendance could see a raise in their health care supplement if the Ohio County Board of Education approves an incentive increase for the 2013-14 budget a... more »»
School Levy Rate Could Raise Revenue by $1.5M
March 28, 2013 A $100 million increase in Ohio County’s property values will mean an additional $1.5 million for Ohio County Schools, after the board of education voted Monday to keep its operating levy rate at 95. more »» 
Lawmakers May Celebrate W.Va.’s 150th in Wheeling
March 28, 2013 The West Virginia Legislature could convene in Wheeling to celebrate the state’s 150th birthday under legislation being considered in Charleston. more »» 
Temple To Help Make A Happy Easter
March 28, 2013 Easter often is viewed as a time of renewal, and the congregation at Bethlehem Apostolic Temple hopes to be a part of that for area families in need by lending a helping hand. more »» 
Another Win Puts WPHS Geography Bowl Team on the Map
March 28, 2013 Wheeling Park High School’s Geography Bowl team won West Virginia’s 11th Annual High School Geography Bowl held earlier this month in Athens, W.V. more »» 
Petition Calls for Firing of Big Red Coach
March 27, 2013 A website that describes itself as the world’s largest petition platform posted an online petition calling for the firing of Steubenville High School football coach Reno Saccoccia. more »» 
Nailers, Relay for Life Team To Light the Lamp Against Cancer
March 27, 2013 Hockey fans in the Ohio Valley can own a piece of Wheeling Nailers’ memorabilia and support the American Cancer Society’s Ohio County Relay for Life at this Friday’s hockey game at WesBanco Arena. more »»
Jail Cost Cut Plan Born In Brooke
March 27, 2013 Brooke County’s pretrial release program has drastically cut jail costs over the past few years, and on Tuesday, the West Virginia Senate passed a bill that would institute the local program in... more »»
Lower Levy Rate, Pay Raises in Budget
March 27, 2013 Marshall County residents will see another reduction in the county levy rate after commissioners Tuesday presented the budget message for the 2013-14 tax year. more »»
Marshall School Board Makes No Move on New Super
March 27, 2013 After meeting for nearly three hours Tuesday, the Marshall County Board of Education made no decision on the district’s new superintendent. more »» 
Calabrese Wants Reason For Cuts to HRC Funding
March 26, 2013 Frank Calabrese told Wheeling Human Rights Commission members Monday he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make sure they don’t lose the ability to enforce the city’s anti-discrimination laws due... more »»
Murray Objects to Patriot Bankruptcy
March 26, 2013 Murray Energy Corp. is objecting to Patriot Coal’s plan to dump more than $2 billion of its pension obligations onto other companies. The local company filed its objection in U.S. more »» 
Water Break Leaves Nearly 60 High and Dry
March 26, 2013 Between 50 and 60 Moundsville Water Department customers were without water service for several hours Monday, and a section of First Street had to be shut down so department employees could repair... more »»
Johnson Welcomes Ohio Valley Mayors
March 26, 2013 Congressman Bill Johnson hosted the first “Ohio Sixth District Mayors Day” earlier this month. Mayors from throughout eastern and southeastern Ohio traveled to Washington, D.C. more »» 
New Officers Start Training
March 25, 2013 Many law enforcement hopefuls have found the rigors of the West Virginia State Police Academy too much to bear, but Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger has no doubt the four new hires he’s... more »» 
Barber’s Work Is Shear Joy
March 24, 2013 CAMERON — The year was 1963 and Denzil Hennen was ready to give up. He only had two customers on his first day of business in Cameron. more »» |
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