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Morrisey Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Former U.S. Rep. David McKinley

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Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered United States and West Virginia state flags at the Capitol Complex and at all state facilities throughout West Virginia to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Congressman David McKinley, who died April 17 following a brief illness. “Denise and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman David McKinley, who dedicated his life to serving the people of West Virginia,” Morrisey said. “From the House of Delegates to the United States Congress, David worked to move our state forward and made a real difference for those he ...

Health Right To Host Annual Chefs’ Auction May 7

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WHEELING – Wheeling Health Right hopes its upcoming Chefs’ Auction fundraiser will score a real hat-trick of culinary delights while generating the money to help keep the free healthcare clinic going for the next year. Wheeling Health Right has announced plans for its 30th annual Chefs’ ...

Morrisey Holds Ceremonial Signing For Small Business Growth Act

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CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey held a ceremonial signing Tuesday for a bill – the first to pass the West Virginia Legislature during the recent session – that focuses on benefiting existing small businesses in the state. Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing Tuesday afternoon for ...

Ohio County School’s Excess Levy Rate To Remain At 95.5%

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WHEELING – Ohio County Board of Education members met briefly early Tuesday morning to officially approve its excess levy rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The rate will remain at 95.5% of the maximum rate permissible under West Virginia law. The levy annually generates about $41 million of the school district’s budget of about $85 million. Each 1%t change in the rate, whether it is increased or decreased, affects the budget by about $240,270, according to figures provided by Steven Bieniek, business manager for Ohio County Schools. Despite county property rates dropping ...

Local Robotics Teams Leave For World Championships in St. Louis

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WHEELING – Local robotics students started out Monday on their trek to the VEX Robotics World Championships happening this week in St. Louis. Ohio County qualifiers left Wheeling Park High School on a charter bus at 9 a.m. Monday. Three WPHS teams will participate in the event – including state champion teams Iron Patriots X-Ray and Iron Patriots Yikes, as well as Iron Patriots K-Otic. Also taking part in the high school competition will be the George Drinks Water team from John Marshall High School, which was expected to leave for St. Louis Monday evening, according to Tony ...