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Winners Announced for OI Regional Student Art Exhibit

January 19, 2020

Celebrating the talent and creativity of young artists, Oglebay Institute’s 31st annual Regional Student Art Exhibition is on display at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. The exhibit provides high school students...

West Liberty University Expands Clinical Space in Hall of Health Sciences

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January 19, 2020

It was just a year ago that West Liberty University opened a Speech and Hearing Clinic that provides health care services to the public at a reasonable cost. Now WLU's College of Sciences is expanding its clini...

Donors Make Upgrades Possible at Oglebay Good Zoo

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January 18, 2020

Through the generosity of donors, Oglebay’s Good Zoo has started a multi-phased plan of upgrades scheduled for 2020. “The first phase is focused on the Family Farm Yard area by the red barn,” said Dr. Joe Gr...

Grow Warwood Pride, House of the Carpenter Fuels Drive for Hunger and Literacy

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January 12, 2020

Grow Warwood Pride is joining forces with the House of the Carpenter for a Feeding and Reading Drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Kroger in the Warwood Shopping Plaza. The Feeding and Reading ...

Human Trafficking Topic of January Program at WLU

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January 12, 2020

West Liberty University is sponsoring an informative program on human trafficking at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17. Free and open to the public, it will take place in the Boyle Conference Center, located in the Acade...

Wanted: Actors to Portray Historical Figures

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January 11, 2020

The West Virginia Humanities Council is seeking applications from individuals interested in portraying historical figures for its popular History Alive! program. Portrayals of historically significant people no...

Keep the Dream Alive at Martin Luther King Events

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January 11, 2020

The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee has announced its schedule of events designed to honor the memory of Dr. King and promote the equality, peace and brotherhood that he worked to achieve. Committee...

‘Moundsville’ Documentary To Be Distributed to PBS Stations

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January 10, 2020

The National Educational Telecommunications Association and filmmakers David Bernabo and John W. Miller have reached an agreement to distribute the feature documentary film Moundsville to 338 PBS stations aroun...

Wheeling University, West Liberty University, Bethany College Enter Consortium Agreement

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December 20, 2019

Wheeling University, West Liberty University and Bethany College are partnering through a formal consortium agreement that offers students from each school the opportunity to complete courses that will be accep...

Donor Secures Naming Rights for Youth Center

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December 16, 2019

A generous donor has secured the naming rights for the House of the Carpenter’s new youth center on Wheeling Island. It will be named the Toni and Nancy Bedway Center for Youth. Marianna Bedway and family me...

A Very Bridge + Tunnel Christmas: A Rocking Holiday Concert at Towngate

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December 15, 2019

Members of The Bridge + Tunnel Collective and some very special guests continue their annual holiday revue benefiting Wheeling-area neighbors who are especially vulnerable and in need at this time of year. T...

West Virginia Higher Ed Chancellor to Address West Liberty Grads

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December 8, 2019

Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, interim chancellor of West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission and chancellor of the Community and Technical College System, will be the commencement speaker at West Libert...

Oglebay Institute Dancers to Perform ‘The Nutcracker’

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December 7, 2019

A treasured holiday ballet will take audience members on a magical journey when Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance presents The Nutcracker, complete with dancing flowers and beautiful fairies. Featuring a t...

West Virginia Folklife Seeks Applications for Apprenticeship Program

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December 7, 2019

The West Virginia Folklife Program, a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council, is accepting applications for its statewide Folklife Apprenticeship Program. The program offers up to a $3,000 award to ...

Touching and Inspirational Musical ‘The Littlest Angel’ on Towngate Stage

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December 1, 2019

The classic Christmas story of a little angel who is transformed from a celestial pest to the toast of the Heavenly Host comes to life onstage at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre. The inspirational musical,...

Annual Holiday Spectacular Symphony on Ice Returns

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November 24, 2019

Join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra along with champion professional skaters, the Pittsburgh and Wheeling Figure Skating clubs, local middle and high school choirs, and surprise guests to welcome the sounds of...

Wheeling Rotary Helps YWCA Clients Celebrate Good Times

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November 23, 2019

A service project by the Wheeling Rotary Club has provided clients at the YWCA Wheeling with party ingredients all tucked inside colorful paper sacks. Wheeling Rotary Club member Chris Carder, right, explai...

Star of ‘Deadwood’ and ‘Newhart’ to Visit Wheeling Library

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November 23, 2019

Are you a fan of "Newhart" (I'm Larry. This is my brother Darryl. This is my other brother Darryl), "Deadwood" or "True Blood"? If you answered "yes" to any of these, then you know William Sanderson, author ...

West Liberty University International Month Offers Events to the Public

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November 17, 2019

West Liberty University celebrates diversity with a month of events every November, and this year there are more active ways to learn about other cultures. “The international education month allows the globa...

Park Players to Present Shakespeare Comedy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

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November 16, 2019

An evening of fantasy and whimsy await audience members who witness a classic Shakespeare comedy when the Park Players of Wheeling Park High School present A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the J.B. Chambers Perform...

Holiday decorations at the Ogelabay Institute Mansion Museum

Winter Wonderland! Mansion Museum Decked for the Holidays

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November 16, 2019

Oglebay Institute’s Mansion Museum in Wheeling's Oglebay Park is lavishly decorated for the holidays and open to the public for tours through Jan. 5. Each holiday season since 1973, the Mansion Museum, which...

John Marshall’s Monarch Company to Present ‘The Rainbow Fish Musical’

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November 15, 2019

The Monarch Company of John Marshall High School will present “The Rainbow Fish Musical,” written by Austin Zumbro and directed by Tracey Filben. Performances will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunda...

YSS Wheeling SleepOut Raises More Than $65,000

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November 15, 2019

Despite the frigid temperatures, area residents flocked by the dozens last week to Youth Services System’s ninth annual Wheeling SleepOut to support local youth facing homelessness. It was in the 20s, but th...

Unity Center Designated as Project BEST Community Project

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November 14, 2019

Project BEST, a joint effort by the Upper Ohio Valley Building & Construction Trades Council and the Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council, has stepped up to do what they can to fight for the commu...

West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner Announces Retirement

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November 12, 2019

West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner announced his retirement today at a 10 a.m. press conference held in historic Shaw Hall. “Today, I’m announcing my intention to retire from my position as pr...

Holiday Art Show and Sale Showcases Local Talent

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November 10, 2019

Oglebay Institute’s annual Holiday Art Show and Sale not only benefits shoppers looking for unique gifts it also supports local artists. The exclusive five-week show provides an outstanding opportunity for s...

West Liberty University Plans Picnic to Honor its Veterans

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November 10, 2019

West Liberty University is honoring students and staff who are veterans, GI Bill recipients and their family members, from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, with a Veterans Day Picnic. “This picnic is a way to hono...

City of Wheeling Hopes to Score Bankshot Basketball System

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November 8, 2019

The City of Wheeling’s Parks and Recreation Department hopes to expand recreational opportunities at the 36th Street Park via a Bankshot Basketball System. Director of Parks and Recreation Jesse Mestrovic ex...

Festival of Trees Returns to Wheeling’s Stifel Center

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November 3, 2019

Oglebay Insitute's Festival of Trees will transform the Stifel Center into a Christmas wonderland of trees, wreaths and garlands from Nov. 8-22, decorated by creative and skilled volunteers. All items are fo...

New Attractions at Oglebay’s Winter Festival of Lights

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November 3, 2019

More than 300 acres of Oglebay’s landscape will come alive with twinkling light displays at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, as the annual Winter Festival of Lights kicks off for the 2019 holiday season. Through Jan. 5...

Wheeling SleepOut Builds Community Support for Youth Facing Homelessness

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November 2, 2019

To help combat local youth homelessness, Youth Services System Inc. is hosting the ninth annual Wheeling SleepOut on Nov. 8-9. at the Miracle League Field at J.B. Chambers I-470 Complex. The SleepOut is an a...

Upper Ohio Valley Festival of Books Partners With People’s University for Fall Series

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November 2, 2019

The Upper Ohio Valley Festival of Books will return on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in partnership with the People’s University at the Ohio County Public Library and the City of Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission. The ...

Youth Services System Opens Winter Freeze Shelter Early for Women

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November 1, 2019

Youth Services System Inc. will open its Winter Freeze Shelter at 87 15th St. one month early — on Nov. 15 — for women only. It will begin serving both men and women on the regular opening date, Dec. 15. YSS...

Towngate to Present ‘Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit’

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October 27, 2019

Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre continues its children’s theater season with a production of “Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit,” playwright Jonathan Rand’s hilarious parody of the popular TV series. The s...

Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission to Host Downtown Holiday Decorating Contest

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October 24, 2019

To promote commerce and vibrancy in downtown Wheeling during the holiday season, the Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will host its inaugural Downtown Storefront Decorating Contest. “We often hear peo...

Wheeling University’s Battilochi to Serve as Athletic Trainer for Pan Am Games

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October 20, 2019

Wheeling University assistant athletic trainer Jessica Battilochi is about to embark on her first international athletic competition with Team USA Wrestling at the 2019 Pan American games. Battilochi will join...

Wheeling Officials Meet With State, Federal Leaders About Downtown Street Upgrades

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October 18, 2019

Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott and City Manager Robert Herron met with key state and federal leaders on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Washington, D.C., to discuss the funding package for the Wheeling RENEWAL project...

Public Market Grand Opening, Grow OV Harvest Fest Set for Oct. 19

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October 13, 2019

On Oct. 19, Grow Ohio Valley will host a grand opening celebration for the Public Market, a non-profit local and natural foods store in the Intermodal Center at 1401 Main St. The event, set for noon to 7 p.m., ...

West Liberty University Updates Advancement, Alumni Roles

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October 11, 2019

New roles have been assigned to several West Liberty University employees. “One of my goals is to increase West Liberty’s connection with multiple communities in the Northern Panhandle and the entire tri-sta...

Out of the Ashes Come Bricks and Mortar … Augusta Levy Breaks Ground for New Facility

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October 7, 2019

The Augusta Levy Learning Center broke ground today, Monday, Oct. 7, for the new “Fortress for Heroes,” at 210 Anthoni Avenue in Wheeling, next to Springhill Suites, located in the Woodsdale section of Wheeling...

Favede Named President of Wheeling University

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October 7, 2019

The Board of Trustees of Wheeling University has announced the appointment of Ginny Favede as the institution's 13th president. Favede was elected to serve as the chair of the University Board of Trustees in...

Wheeling Nailers Find Temporary Home at Wheeling Park Ice RInk

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October 7, 2019

Because of the unexpected failure of WesBanco Arena’s ice-making system, Wheeling Park Commission officials will open Wheeling Park’s Memorial Ice Rink early to provide the Wheeling Nailers with a temporary pra...

YSS Wheeling SleepOut Art Installation Calls Attention to Youth Homelessness

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October 6, 2019

A couch, a car, a tent. To most of us, these are emblems of comfort, freedom, fun. To local youth experiencing homelessness, they are the only things keeping them from sleeping on the streets. To draw attent...

Unlock Your History: Workshop Will Help Explore German and Scandinavian Roots

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October 6, 2019

It’s time to dig out those yellowed, hand-written letters that Great Aunt Katharina in Old Europe wrote to Grandma over here in the USA.

‘Alice in Wonderland’ Enchants Young and Old at Towngate

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October 5, 2019

The story of “Alice in Wonderland” was penned more than 150 years ago, yet this engaging fantasy of a young girl and her adventures into a world of enchantment has remained popular with young and old alike. ...

City of Wheeling Launches Bike Share Program

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October 4, 2019

Residents and visitors alike will now be able to take in a beautiful fall day on Wheeling’s Heritage Trail through the city’s new bike share program that opened for business today, Oct. 4. The first of its kind...

City of Wheeling, Park Commission Partner for New 11th Street Green Space

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October 1, 2019

The City of Wheeling and the Wheeling Park Commission have partnered for the development, planning and construction of a new 11th Street Plaza between Main and Market streets in downtown Wheeling. The p...

Bordas & Bordas Presents $10,000 to Oglebay Foundation’s Access to the Parks Program

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September 30, 2019

Bordas & Bordas partner Scott Blass presented the Oglebay Foundation with a $10,000 check today, Monday, Sept. 30, at Oglebay’s Crispin Golf Course. The funds, proceeds from the Bordas & Bordas Amateur ...

Pittsburgh Artist to Make ‘Bold Impressions’ at West Liberty’s Nutting Gallery

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September 29, 2019

West Liberty University’s Nutting Gallery will welcome "Bold Impressions," an exhibition of 38 paintings by Pittsburgh artist Stephen Haynes, with an opening reception from 5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. “St...

Beloved Halloween Classic ‘Hocus Pocus’ on Towngate Big Screen

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September 28, 2019

The Sanderson sisters are being resurrected again. Halloween favorite “Hocus Pocus” is showing on the Towngate Theatre big screen on Friday, Oct. 4. The film is part of Towngate’s popular Dinner and a Movie ...

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