Queen Elizabeth II to trim costs as COVID-19 hits income

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her family are facing a 35 million pound ($45 million) hit from the coronavirus pandemic, partly due to a shortage of tourists, the monarch's money-manager said Friday. Releasing the royal household's annual accounts, Keeper of the Privy ...

Changing Lives Is Not Canceled for Easterseals of Wheeling

Easterseals is in the business of changing lives. In fact, it’s our mission: Creating solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities and special needs in the Ohio Valley. Despite service interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that mission continues. Our ...

Our Lady of Peace School Puts Faith in Focus During Pandemic

Like schools across the state and country, OLP eagerly opened its doors after the Labor Day holiday to welcome students in grades PK3 to eight back to the classroom. “Yes, things are visibly different, but our spirit is stronger,” Principal Maureen Kerr said. “Like all dedicated educators we have been working very hard to make sure that our students return to a healthy and safe learning environment, but at OLP keeping Christ the center of All We Do will keep us focused on succeeding.” She said the school’s theme for the year, "In Christ, We Can," is seen throughout the ...

Meet a Local Group With Deep Roots

WHEELING — British novelist, playwright and poet Sir William Gerald Golding may have said it best when speaking about the past. “My yesterdays walk with me. They keep step, they are gray faces that peer over my shoulder.” Golding’s words could very well be the impetus behind the ...

Enrichment Day Camps Set at Stifel Fine Arts

WHEELING — The altered school schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many families seeking daytime childcare. Oglebay Institute is utilizing its resources to help fill that need. Enrichment Day Camps will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, beginning Monday, Sept. 14 at OI’s Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling. Early drop off and aftercare are also available. “During these challenging and uncertain times in our communities and our schools, Oglebay Institute is committed to providing a safe, well-supervised, supportive place for student learning on ...

Woman’s Club of Wheeling to Hold Membership Tea

WHEELING ­— The Woman’s Club of Wheeling will hold its annual Membership Tea at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at Monument Place, Kruger Street, Elm Grove. New members will be initiated and honored at the tea, however it will be very different as the club plans to safely hold meetings and events by following the recommended guidelines. Since the spring meetings were canceled, the memorial service and the installation of officers will take place after the tea. Special guests will be GFWC-WV State President Helen Moren and GFWC-WV Northern District President Lexie Hanket. State ...