W.Va. Wellness to Present Benefits of CBD
The West Virginia Wellness Project’s owner and practitioner Leesa Scott, LMT, CST, will present a lecture about the health benefits of cannabis oil at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Ohio County Public Library.
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An Evening of Music From the Imperial City
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will present A Night in Vienna, conducted by music director finalist Andrés Franco, featuring guest artist Alexi Kenney, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at The Capitol Theatre.
Th...
Survey Data Shows Where Young Appalachians Stand on Political Issues
High school seniors in Appalachia want you to know what they think about the biggest political issues of our time ahead of the 2018 midterms — the first election in which many of them will be eligible to vote.
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Wheeling SleepOut Gets $10,000 Jolt From AEP
American Electric Power presented a check for $10,000 to Youth Services System Inc. in support of the eighth annual Wheeling SleepOut, an event held to raise awareness and money to address the critical problem ...
WLU Goes International for the Month
West Liberty University celebrates diversity during the month of November and the WLU International Center in conjunction with the International Student Club have organized events that include language sessions...
Mestrovic Serving as Panelist for National Road Bicentennial Symposium
Jesse Mestrovic, director of parks and strategic planning for the City of Wheeling, will participate in the National Road Bicentennial Symposium slated for Saturday, Oct. 27, at Washington & Jefferson Colle...
Wheeling Heritage Looking for Mural Artists
Wheeling Heritage is asking artists to share their vision of Wheeling for a mural project. The artist who is selected will bring that idea to life at Kossuth Park, the small greenspace at the intersection of W....
WVNCC, WLU Sign Guaranteed Admission Agreement
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) and West Liberty University (WLU) signed a guaranteed admission agreement today, making degree completion easier for transfer students who start at WVNCC and tra...
Distinguished Alumni To Be Named to WLU’s Wall of Honor
West Liberty University’s Alumni Association will add the names of three distinguished alumni, Anissa Monseau Anderson, David Croft and Zachary Loughman, to its Wall of Honor at an induction ceremony to be held...
YWCA Tribute to Women Honors Notable Women
The YWCA Wheeling will hold its annual Tribute to Women Awards celebration to honor notable women of the Ohio Valley for their outstanding achievements in the community, at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the YWCA, ...
WLU Marks Homecoming Week 2018
West Liberty University celebrates Homecoming 2018 with a variety of student, alumni and community events the weekend of Oct. 20.
Students get started early, however, with the tradition of Serenades at 9 p.m...
Masterworks Opener to Feature Violinist, Music Director Finalist
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s next concert of the 2018-19 season, Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique, conducted by music director finalist Timothy Hankewich and featuring guest artist Bella Hristova, is set for 7:30 ...
Freaks Night Out! Costume Party and Sideshow Extravaganza at Shadows Ball
Oglebay Institute is hosting the most wicked Halloween party in Wheeling. The third annual Shadows Ball brings a night of thrills, chills, sideshow, costumes and live music by Ohio Valley favorite Hit Play.
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White Named Assistant VP of Entrepreneurship, Innovation at WVU
West Virginia University Provost Joyce McConnell has announced that the former director of the WVU LaunchLab, Carrie White, has been named assistant vice president for entrepreneurship and innovation at the Uni...
Corpus Christi Gears Up for Race for Education
Corpus Christi School is gearing up for its largest fundraiser — the eighth annual Race for Education on Friday, Oct. 12, in Garden Par.
“In addition to being a fundraising event, the race is a valuable tool...
WVNCC to Host Events for National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
West Virginia Northern Community College will celebrate National Substance Abuse Month with two events that are open to the public on the Wheeling campus.
On Monday, Oct. 15, WVNCC will host a screening of t...
WVA Wellness Program Presents Acupressure Therapy
West Virginia Wellness, LLC, in conjunction with its mission to provide education and learning about Alternative types of therapy, will present Kari Sand-Jecklin, MSN, RN, AHN-BC on Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Ohio...
‘Frankenstein at 200’ Celebration Continues at West Liberty University
West Liberty University’s College of Liberal Arts celebrates the birth of Frankenstein with public events throughout the month of October.
“We are continuing the bicentennial celebration of the novel "Franke...
Planning Group Gives Back Through Event
West Virginia Event Pros recently made a donation of $5,000 to the Marshall County Animal Shelter, a result of “A Grand Night at Grand Vue” hosted by the group at Grand Vue Park last month.
The sold-out even...
Hogwarts on the Hilltop Invites Public to Magical Day of Learning
West Liberty University brings magic to campus with Hogwarts on the Hilltop, an event set for Friday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Sept. 29. Most events take place at the Elbin Library.
Hogwarts on the Hilltop wi...
A Little Northern Comfort at Oglebay
The flow of Hurricane Florence evacuees to Oglebay began trickling into Wheeling on mid-morning Friday last week.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Wheeling, Oglebay opened its arms and hosted those displaced ...
Towngate Opens Season With ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre opens its 50th season of community theater with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.
It will b...
Community Invited to Celebrate Mass of the Holy Spirit at WJU
Wheeling Jesuit University will celebrate its annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in the performance gym of the Alma Grace McDonough Center. The Mass is open to everyone — students, em...
Titanic Dinner Keeps Memories Afloat
On Friday, April 14, 1912, wealthy Pennsylvanians George and Eleanor Widener hosted a celebratory dinner, in honor of Edward Smith, captain of the Titanic, who was scheduled to retire following the ship’s maide...
Music of Beach Boys, Conductor Candidate at WSO Season Opener
"Surf’s Up! A Tribute to the Beach Boys," opens the 2018-19 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra season, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, with music director finalist Timothy Hankewich and guest artists Phil Dirt and th...
Open House at August Levy a Thank You to Community
The Augusta Levy Learning Center will hold an open house at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, as a thank you to all those in the community who helped the center following the devastating fire that destroyed Sacred Heart...
Wheeling Film Society Kicks Off New Season Sept. 14
The Wheeling Film Society kicks off its seventh season of screening and discussing classic Hollywood films with a free screening of the celebrated comedic masterpiece “Bringing Up Baby.
It will be shown at 7...
Parks to Host Job Fair
Are you looking for a rewarding full-time career, a part-time role or a seasonal position? If so, don’t miss the Oglebay and Wheeling Park job fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Oglebay Pin...
Polling Project Aims to Give Safe Space for High School Students to Express Views
A political polling project for high school seniors in Appalachia this month aims to respond to fears that young people are increasingly reluctant to have conversations about important social issues because of ...
Ohio County Public Library Participates in ‘The Great American Read’
“The Great American Read” premiered May 22 on PBS stations, kicking off a summer of reading and voting. Based on the results of a national survey of 7,200 individuals, a list of America’s 100 Favorite Novels wa...
Walk the Dog Has New Meaning With New Fundraiser
Members of Chi Nu fraternity will combine fun and charity with its first Pooch Pals 5K this fall. The non-competitive walk will be held on the WLU campus on Saturday, Sept. 8.
“Chi Nu is hosting the event to...
Community Auditions Set for ‘Prodigal Son’ at Ohio University Eastern
The Theater Department of Ohio University Eastern will hold open community auditions for its upcoming production of John Patrick Shanley’s drama, “Prodigal Son,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, and Wednesday, Sept...
New People’s U Explores W.Va. Watersheds
In recognition of the elemental importance of our water to all life and human activity, including lifelong learning, the Ohio County Public Library and the non-profit Capstone Group have partnered to offer a Pe...
Tom Griffith’s Wheeling: Art and Architecture Walk
A unique art walk celebrating the work of Tom Griffith will take place Thursday, Sept. 6, in downtown Wheeling. The fundraising event is being sponsored by the Friends of Wheeling Inc and Wheeling Heritage.
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Nutting Gallery Opens Season With Textiles
Piece by Piece: A Mash-up of Modern Quilting, Digital Design and Craft is the title of the art exhibition that opens the Nutting Gallery’s 2018-19 exhibition season. The show features two artist-sisters — Sarah...
More Students Make the Hilltop Home This Fall
There will be more students returning to class and campus this weekend as West Liberty University students arrive for move-in weekend, Friday, Aug. 24, through Sunday, Aug. 26
“We are expecting an increase i...
Wheeling Heritage Named Great American Main Street Award Semifinalist
Wheeling Heritage has been named a 2019 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) Semifinalist by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center recognizes exceptional Main Street co...
Largest Freshman Class in WJU’s History Welcomed to Campus
Wheeling Jesuit University’s new president, Dr. Michael P. Mihalyo Jr., joined the campus community in welcoming the largest freshman class in the university’s history to campus on Friday.
“Today is a most e...
Williams Lea Tag to Host Hiring Event Tuesday
Williams Lea Tag will host an on-site hiring event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the company’s downtown office located at 1030 Main St. in the Stone Center. WLT, the leading global independent comm...
Ohio County Sheriff Office Establishes Substation on WLU Campus
Just in time for the new school year, the Ohio County Sheriff's Office has established a substation on the West Liberty University campus.
“We welcome Sheriff Tom Howard and his deputies to campus and are pl...
Larance Named Assistant Provost at WLU
Dr. Jeremy Larance has been selected as assistant provost for academic innovation and strategic planning. He began his role on July 1.
“Jeremy is passionate about his new role and has been actively working o...
WLU Breaks Ground for Belmont Savings Bank Indoor Practice Facility
West Liberty University broke ground earlier this week on its newest campus improvement, the Belmont Savings Bank Indoor Practice Facility.
Led by President Stephen Greiner and Belmont Savings Bank President...
Show of Hands Looking for Applicants
Do you have an idea for a new business, a business expansion or a project that will impact Wheeling? If so, you are encouraged to apply for Wheeling Heritage’s Show of Hands.
The winner will leave the event ...
Symphony Auxiliary Looking for Volunteers
The Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary will have a student volunteer training session at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at The Capitol Theatre for the 2018-19 symphony season. Students in ninth through 12th grades are invit...
Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra Sets Auditions
The Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra will hold auditions for those interested in joining the Philharmonic at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, in the Wheeling Park High School music department.
High school and colleg...
WLU Announces New Master Degree Programs
West Liberty University has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission for two much-needed master degree programs, the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) and the Master of Arts in Clinical Ps...
Small Business Program Seeks Entrepreneurs
Wheeling Heritage and Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED) are now accepting applications for the second session of CO.STARTERS, a program for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The program equ...
Symphony Celebrates Music of Woodstock at Labor Day Concert
Get out your tie-dye!
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra's annual Labor Day program, Music Under the Stars, will feature guest artist Jeans ’n Classics for "A Night at Woodstock." The program begins at 7:30 pm, Sun...