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Wheeling Suspension Bridge to Remain Closed to Vehicle Traffic

WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Transportation has determined the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge will not reopen to vehicle traffic. Transportation officials said...

Three Candidates Enter Race for Belmont County Commissioner Seat

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The race for an open Belmont County commissioner seat being vacated by Commissioner Jerry Echemann, who has announced he will...

Environmental Group Raises Concerns About Former Austin Master Services Cleanup

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Members of the public interest group Buckeye Environmental Network raised questions during the most recent Martins Ferry City Council meeting...

DeWine Appoints Styer to Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the appointment of Ryan Styer to the Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, General and Domestic...

Acton, Pepper to Hold Meet-and-Greet in Rayland

JEFFERRSON COUNTY, Ohio — Democratic candidates for Ohio Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Amy Acton and David Pepper, will hold a meet-and-greet this weekend...

Brit Floyd Bringing 2026 World Tour to Wheeling’s Capitol Theatre

WHEELING, W.Va. — Brit Floyd, widely known as one of the world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute bands, is set to bring its 2026 world...

Wheeling Fire Department Now Accepting Applications for Firefighters; Two Career Open Houses Scheduled

WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Fire Department has announced that testing for probationary firefighters will be held on March 4, 2026. Interested candidates must apply...

Wheeling Secures Federal Earmark Funding for Local Improvement Projects

WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling City Manager Bob Herron announced the city will receive funding through federal congressional earmarks for several local improvement projects. Herron said...

Community Kickoff Meeting Planned for The Wall That Heals Visit to Belmont County

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Wall That Heals Committee is inviting the public to attend a Community Kickoff Meeting ahead of the traveling Vietnam...

Three Men Sentenced in Separate Sexual Assault Cases in Ohio County

WHEELING, W.Va. — Ohio County Prosecuting Attorney Shawn Turak announced sentences for three recent sexual assault and solicitation cases this week. Chris Lipscomb, 54, received...
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