Challenger Center Shares In Artemis II Excitement

While most of the excitement around today's planned launch of the Artemis II spacecraft is centered at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, there's some joy being felt for the first moon shot since 1972 in the Ohio Valley. Jackie Shia, director of Wheeling's Challenger ...

Morrisey Signs Bill Repealing High School Transfer Rule

LANSING, W.Va. – Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday he signed a bill repealing the controversial student transfer rule after high school sports regulators agreed to address the issue, but action remains on many other bills with a key deadline approaching. Morrisey said he signed House Bill 4425, repealing the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing athletic eligibility. HB 4425 repeals a section of State Code requiring the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to allow multiple transfers. Upon repeal, the SSAC, governed by ...

City Eyes Private In-Fill Housing Project in East Wheeling

WHEELING — Officials in the city of Wheeling are moving forward with action to help a private real estate development venture bring much-needed in-fill housing to the historic East Wheeling neighborhood. Members of the Development Committee of Wheeling City Council, along with other council ...

Marshall Board Of Education To Keep Current 82% Tax Levy Rate

MOUNDSVILLE – The Marshall County Board of Education recently approved keeping its current excess tax levy rate at 82% for fiscal year 2027. The rate still must be approved by the West Virginia Tax Commission and West Virginia Board of Education. The local board will then give it final ...

Ohio County Budget Staying Flat For 2026-27

WHEELING – Ohio County’s budget will be just under $25 million for fiscal year 2026-27 – remaining flat with spending in the current fiscal year despite increasing jail costs, according to County Administrator Randy Russell. He reports Ohio County’s budget for next year is at ...