Co-Worker Performs Ultimate Act of Friendship by Donating Kidney

WHEELING — Susan Klinkoski never dreamed that her longtime co-worker and friend Heather Jones would decide to donate her kidney when she finally needed one. But she did so without hesitation and was a perfect match. Jones, a Barnesville resident, and Klinkoski of St. Clairsville are both ...

‘Tailgate’ Helps Show New Wheeling Park Students the Way

WHEELING — New students at Wheeling Park High School got a chance to navigate the halls, find classrooms and learn more about what goes on inside those walls before the first bell rings next week. WPHS held its Freshman and New Student Tailgate on Thursday evening. The event has been a ...

Ohio County Schools Says Test Scores ‘on the Right Track’

WHEELING — Ohio County Schools’ elementary standardized test results are strong “and on a roll,” according to administrators. But they also admit there is still improvement needed to improve student proficiency, especially at the high school levels. Walt Saunders, assessment and ...

For Park’s Amare Johnson, Football Runs In The Family

WHEELING – Football is a family affair in the Johnson household. Wheeling Park sophomore Amare Johnson is hoping to leave his mark on the Patriots program, just as his older brother and his father did before him. Amare is the third running back to pass through Park, his older brother ...

Wheeling Red Cross Worker Heads to Maui for Wildfire Relief

WHEELING — Ra Lene Henthorn has been following the news of the Maui wildfire disaster from her American Red Cross office in Wheeling. Today, she heads to Hawaii to offer her assistance. Henthorn, a disaster program specialist for the Ohio Valley River Chapter of the American Red Cross, flew ...

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital Eyes $9M Pediatric Clinic

WHEELING — WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital plans to expand its pediatric health care services when an estimated $9 million project to renovate an existing building on its campus is complete. Jessica Rine, assistant vice president of the Medical Park Foundation and Community Relations for ...