Wheeling Symphony Orchestra to Present Concert of Love Songs

WHEELING – The Capitol Theatre in Wheeling promises to be brimming with love and music on Feb. 12 when the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra presents Endless Love – an evening of love songs. The Pops concert will feature a variety of heartwarming favorites and will welcome guest artists Shayna ...

Ms. Wheelchair West Virginia Crowned In Moundsville

MOUNDSVILLE – Moundsville resident Heather Gillespie’s new crown sparkled bright as it was placed on her head Friday at the Moundsville City Building. It was almost as dazzling as the smile on her face during the celebration of her being named Ms. Wheelchair West Virginia ...

New trial date for alleged double murderer

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A new court date has been set for alleged double murderer Andrew Isaac Griffin. Belmont County Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher Berhalter set the trial date for Oct. 19 at 8:30 a.m. during a pre-trial hearing on Friday. Griffin is accused in the double homicide of ...

This Week in West Virginia History

The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Feb. 1, 1832: Education reformer Alexander Luark Wade was born. Wade reorganized rural Monongalia County schools to require progress through eight prescribed levels with a graduating exercise and receipt of a diploma. Wade’s system worked so well it was copied in other counties and states. Feb. 1, 1901: Frank Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I, was born in Missouri. Buckles purchased a farm in Charles Town ...

Kiwanis Club Donates $10K To Valley Grove

Kiwanis Club Donates $10K To Valley Grove By DEREK REDD Managing Editor The Kiwanis Club of Wheeling wanted to raise its profile in the community after a quiet last few years – and did so Thursday with a big donation to flood-stricken Valley Grove. The club donated a total of $10,000 ...

Wheeling Man Arrested Following Foot Pursuit in Benwood

BENWOOD – The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded Thursday with the Benwood Police Department to a report of an unauthorized individual inside the Mull Building, a closed facility in Benwood. The building, which should have been vacant except for the owner, was searched by law enforcement officers. During the search, deputies located a suspect later identified as Benjamin E. Senkbeil of Wheeling. Senkbeil allegedly attempted to evade capture by climbing into the rafters and ignoring law enforcement’s commands. In an effort to avoid apprehension, he allegedly entered ...