I-70 Exit Closed for Structural Problem With Bridge

WHEELING – A structural concern on a recently rehabilitated bridge in Wheeling connecting Interstate 70 to U.S. 250 prompted state officials to close the span until it can be repaired. Motorists regularly traveling in the Wheeling area have been inquiring why the busy exit ramp was suddenly ...

Ohio County Schools To Host Mental Health Fair And "Digital Dopamine” Discussion

WHEELING — The concept of “digital dopamine” and youths being addicted to their smartphones will be the topic when Ohio County Schools hosts a mental health fair later this month. The event will happen from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 23 at West Virginia Northern Community College. Attendance is completely free and open to the public. Keynote speaker will be Jim Harris, director of Marshall University’s Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Center and an assistant professor in the Department of Social Work. Harris will speak from 5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. on the effects of “digital ...

Region briefs

Civic League of Warwood holding quarter auction The Civic League of Warwood is holding a quarter auction Saturday at the Warwood Elementary School gymnasium. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the auction begins at noon. Admission is $5 at the door with one paddle and $1 for each additional paddle. A chance raffle and 50-50 raffle also will be held at the event. Slip repair scheduled in Cameron A portion of Marshall County Route 48 in Cameron at milepost 1.36 will be restricted to one lane beginning Monday, April 20, through early July for a slip repair. Traffic will be maintained ...