Robert Burns Supper Returning to Wheeling Scottish Rite Event Center Jan. 24

WHEELING — The Wheeling Scottish Rite Event Center will host its annual Robert Burns Supper on Saturday, Jan. 24, inviting the community to experience an evening of Scottish tradition, food, music, and celebration. The Robert Burns Supper is a time-honored Scottish event honoring Robert ...

Marshall County Sheriff Reflects on Past Year

MOUNDSVILLE — Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty is reflecting on his department’s success in 2025 and looking forward to more progress this year. “As the sheriff of Marshall County, I am ecstatic that our office has come back together and is working as a team, with increased ...

Wheeling Elks Announce December, January Students of the Month

WHEELING — Wheeling Elks Lodge No. 28 has announced its Students of the Month for December and January. The December winners are Helene Crall and Liam Kruse, both seniors at Wheeling Central Catholic High School. For January, Bridget Zimmerman and Ian Sincavich, both seniors at The Linsly ...

West Virginia Election Filings for Jan. 16

U.S. Senate (Republican) Tom Willis House of Delegates District 3 (Republican) Jimmy Willis Brooke County Magistrate (unexpired term) Michelle Heaton Marshall County Board of Education Duane Miller Ohio County Board of Education Jerry Ames M. Andy Garber

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. Jan. 18, 1842: Wayne County was established from part of Cabell County. It was named for General “Mad Anthony” Wayne, a Revolutionary ...