Youth Services System Recognizing ‘Safe Place’ Partners

WHEELING — The yellow and black diamond-shaped Safe Place sign catches the eye. There’s one at the front entrance of the Ohio County Public Library. There’s one on the side of every local public bus and outside every Wheeling firehouse. There’s even one posted at K.E.Y. Animal ...

Welty Home Accepting New Residents Again

WHEELING — The coronavirus has made many seniors rethink their living situations. While many who live alone have done well during the year-long pandemic, others suffered terrible loneliness during the months of isolation. Welty Home in Wheeling has seen an uptick in inquiries from seniors ...

The Ubiquitous Orchid: A Pandemic Project With Surprises

Not so long ago, orchids were regarded as rare and exotic. But these days, thanks to new propagation techniques, certain varieties are mass-produced. Moth orchids, gorgeous but common, with sweet patterned faces, are widely sold by supermarkets and other retailers. In fact, orchids are ...

It’s Paczki Time!

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — That box of paczki you sneaked into this Lenten season might conjure up visions of a sweet Polish babcia baking up some love for her family. But, more likely, there was an Italian baker from the Bronx behind it. It’s true. Peter Barbaro is Riesbeck’s bakery program ...

St. Clairsville Pet Rescue Matches Dogs With Families

WHEELING — The dogs are excited. One muffled “woof” quickly turns into a wild chorus. But, Jodi Hunt is in no way distracted from her phone interview with the Sunday News-Register. “The goats are out playing in the sunshine and they just made a thump,” she calmly explained of what ...

River Valley Health Foundation Provides Healthy Amount of Help

WHEELING — The River Valley Health Foundation Inc. this past week celebrated its new location and announced the distribution of grants to several local nonprofit organizations, as well as funding to assist COVID-19 vaccinations for local health agencies. The Wheeling Area Chamber of ...