Local Scouts Name WVU President Gordon Gee a ‘Distinguished Citizen’

WHEELING — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee was selected as this year’s “Distinguished Citizen” by Scouting America and the Ohio River Valley Council. The annual event spotlights an individual and a business that have contributed significantly to the community. ...

Oglebay Festival of Lights Makes Season Bright With Help From Santa, Drones

WHEELING — Look out for the number 40 on your drive through the Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights this year. Oglebay Park — with some help from Santa Claus and WesBanco Market President David Klick — flipped the switch on Thursday night to mark four decades of holiday illumination ...

Democrats Say Party ‘Not Finished’ In W.Va.

WHEELING — The Democratic Party — both nationally and in West Virginia — is still alive, but it needs to do a better job attracting voters in rural areas if it is going to have a chance in winning future elections, says West Virginia Democratic Party Chairman Mike Pushkin. Pushkin, also ...

Local Turnout Exceeds State Percentages

WHEELING – Statewide turnout in West Virginia and Ohio for Tuesday’s presidential election was high, but the percentage of ballots cast was even higher than the state average in most local counties on either side of the Ohio River. Across West Virginia, 62.80% of registered voters turned ...