Following the Coronavirus

Federal Judge Upholds W.Va. Mask Mandate

CHARLESTON — In his fifth court victory challenging his executive order authority during a pandemic state of emergency, a federal judge ruled Monday that Gov. Jim Justice's mask mandate was reasonable. All while Morgantown bar owners appeal a similar ruling. U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers released his written opinion order Tuesday evening in a case brought before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia by Andrew and Ashley Stewart, owners of Bridge Cafe and Bistro in Putnam County, denying their motion for a preliminary injunction against Justice's ...

Wheeling-Ohio County Health Dept. Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department reported 28 new positive COVID-19 cases Thursday night, as the county’s total number of positive cases pushed past 1,500. That total was added to the 56 positives the department announced late Wednesday night. Ohio County’s totals now sit at ...

Santa Returns to the Ohio Valley Mall with Safety Measures in Place

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Santa Claus has made his way back to the Ohio Valley Mall for the holiday season, and he will remain there through Christmas Eve with a few extra safety precautions in place. The mall welcomed back its Pictures with Santa event on Saturday. It continues through Dec. 24 at ...

The Marshall County Health Department reported two more COVID-19-related deaths Wednesday evening, bringing the county’s overall total to 25. Wednesday’s announcement included the deaths of a 70-year-old man who was hospitalized at the time of his death and an 85-year-old woman who was ...

Ohio County reports 56 new COVID-19 cases

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department reported 56 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday night. That brings the county's total to 1,481 cases and 18 COVID-related deaths. The county will conduct free COVID-19 testing clinics Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at three locations: Valley ...

Facing Pandemic, Area Residents Give Thanks

WHEELING — During a year that’s been particularly challenging for many with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio Valley residents say they are grateful for their families, their health and their jobs this Thanksgiving holiday. While visiting Wheeling’s historic Centre ...