Wheeling Mayoral Candidates Offer Differing Opinions on Homeless Issues

WHEELING – Those running to be the next mayor of Wheeling have differing ideas about how the city has handled – and how it should handle – its ongoing dilemma related to the city's homeless population. During Thursday night's mayoral debate at West Virginia Northern Community College ...

Candidates for Wheeling Mayor Debate Their Visions for the Future

WHEELING — A standing-room-only crowd packed West Virginia Northern Community College’s B&O Building Auditorium on Thursday night to hear from six candidates who are vying for the seat as the next mayor of Wheeling. Hundreds on hand got the opportunity to get a good feel for each of the ...

Wheeling Mayoral Candidates Discuss Need for Additional Housing Options

WHEELING — People looking to move to Wheeling often are put off by the city’s older housing, and it’s an issue the next mayor must address. On Thursday, the six candidates for Wheeling mayor on May 14 gathered for a forum at West Virginia Northern Community College jointly sponsored by ...

Justice Backs Moore Capito in Republican Primary for West Virginia Governor

CHARLESTON — The current governor of West Virginia has now weighed in on who he believes is the best person to be the next governor. On Thursday night, Gov. Jim Justice released a statement endorsing Moore Capito for the Republican nomination for governor. Voters will choose the Republican nominee May 14. Capito is in a GOP field that includes current state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, current state Secretary of State Mac Warner and businessman Chris Miller. “I have realized only one candidate is laser focused on continuing to keep us on the path of goodness for all of us,” ...

Bernie Albertini Feels Ohio County Schools ‘Strong’ In Running For BOE

WHEELING – Bernie Albertini – administrator and chief operating officer at East Ohio Regional Hospital – is a product of Ohio County Schools, and his hope is for the school system to stay strong in the future. Albertini, 58, is a candidate for the Ohio County Board of Education on the ...