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West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner Announces Retirement

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 ...

Crittenton Services Kicks Off Fall Season with Luncheon

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September 27, 2019

Crittenton Services will kick off the fall season with its annual Soup and Salad Luncheon, Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the McLure Hotel, 1200 Market St., Wheeling. Free parking is available in the adjacent garage....

Cabaret Show to Launch Scholarship in Memory of Wheeling-Born Professional Dancer

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September 22, 2019

Pianist, tap dancer, comedian and vocalist extraordinaire, Mark Nadler — one of New York’s premier cabaret entertainers — will make a special one-show-only appearance Saturday, Sept. 28, performing his tribute ...

West Liberty Design Services Offered to Non-Profits

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September 21, 2019

West Liberity University senior visual communication design students are once again offering design services for the campus community and beyond, serving non-profits that cannot afford paid services. Possibl...

YSS Program Seeks Mentors for Local Kids

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September 20, 2019

As the number of local children who could benefit from positive adult role models in their lives continues to grow, more volunteer mentors are needed, according to Amy Halicky, Youth Mentoring Network coordinat...

Augusta Levy Learning Center’s Dancing With the Stars Couples Revealed

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September 19, 2019

Nine couples will be competing for the mirror ball trophy in the Augusta Levy Learning Center’s ninth season of Dancing With the Ohio Valley Stars, set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Capitol Theatre. Ea...

Public Market Hires Manager, Prepares for Grand Opening

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September 18, 2019

The Public Market, a project of the nonprofit Grow Ohio Valley, will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 19, which will piggyback on the Grow OV’s popular Harvest Festival. There will be a ful...

Towngate Theatre Opens 51st Season With Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama

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September 16, 2019

Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre opens its 51st season of community theater with Paul Zindel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.” A story of perseverance a...

Junior League Begins 80th Year With New Leaders, Plans for Growth

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September 15, 2019

The Junior League of Wheeling is beginning its 80th year of fulfilling its mission to support women and children in the greater Wheeling area. The organization’s 2019-20 year began in May with the appointmen...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Opens 90th Season With Tribute to Queen of Soul

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September 14, 2019

Aretha: A Tribute, featuring vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw and conducted by Music Director John Devlin, will open the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra's 90th season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, ...

Wells Fargo Advisors Funds Oglebay Foundation Efforts

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September 13, 2019

Wells Fargo Advisors recently presented a $20,000 check to the Oglebay Foundation, which will provide scholarship funds for the foundation’s Access to the Parks program. Access to the Parks ensures all child...

Topper Station — an Evolution in Broadcasting

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September 12, 2019

West Liberty University is going live with a new digital platform just in time for its first home football game on Thursday, Sept. 12, as it unveils Topper Station. Kick-off is at 7:10 p.m., and programming beg...

YWCA to Honor Five at Tribute to Women Awards Ceremony

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September 8, 2019

Five extraordinary women will be honored for their outstanding achievements during the annual YWCA Wheeling Tribute to Women Awards ceremony to be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at River City Ale Works, 14...

Bishop Appoints Vicar General

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September 6, 2019

Bishop Mark E. Brennan has announced the appointment of Monsignor Eugene S. Ostrowski as vicar general and moderator of the curia of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, effective earlier this week. After the...

Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary Seeks Student Volunteers

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September 6, 2019

The Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary will have a student volunteer mandatory training session at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Capitol Theatre for the 2019-20 symphony season. The training will last approximately...

YSS Hosts Meeting to Address Needs of Homeless Women, Families in Wheeling

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September 5, 2019

Twenty-three leaders — from city officials to health care professionals to social service providers — put their heads together Wednesday to discuss how to meet the needs of women and families who are experienci...

‘Pints for a Purpose’ to Benefit Augusta Levy Learning Center

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September 1, 2019

On Sept. 7, Hightower Brewing Company will hold its first-ever “Pints for a Purpose” charity event to benefit the Augusta Levy Learning Center. Hightower will be releasing their very first double-blueberry sour...

Art, Photography on Display at Artworks During September

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September 1, 2019

A double treat is in store for guests at Artworks Around Town during September. A group of four student artists will present their work in the Studio Gallery, and the Ohio Valley Photography Club will display m...

WVNCC Launches New App and Redesigned Website

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September 1, 2019

West Virginia Northern Community College has launched a new app, WVNCC GO, making it easier for students and the community to connect with the college. The app is available in the App Store and Google Play. ...

Stifel to Open Season With ‘Collective Works’ of Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators

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August 31, 2019

Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center will opens its 2019-20 season of changing art exhibits with “The Collective Works” of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. “The Collective Works” exhibit featur...

Hot Yoga Cools Anxiety for Jobless During Hospital Closures

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August 30, 2019

When the news that Ohio Valley Medical Center and East Ohio Regional Hospital would close hit the valley, OV Power Yoga owner Laura Hitchman wanted to do something that would alleviate some of the pressure thos...

Linsly’s Theme: Don’t Limit Your Challenges — Challenge Your Limits

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August 29, 2019

The Linsly School began its 206th academic year with a new school theme, as well as record-high enrollment, welcoming 468 students from 24 foreign countries and nine U.S. states. The Linsly School’s enrollment ...

House of the Carpenter Youth Center Construction Underway

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August 22, 2019

Construction is underway on a much-needed activities center that will provide a safe play area and meeting space for hundreds of families in a community along the Ohio River. The House of the Carpenter has s...

Women in Labor History Is Theme of Symposium

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August 18, 2019

The Wheeling Academy of Law and Science (WALS) Foundation, through its Reuther-Wheeling Library and Labor History Archive, will offer the third Reuther-Pollack Labor History Symposium, themed “Women in Labor Hi...

Wheeling University Receives Major Grant for Science Education

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August 18, 2019

Floods, droughts, blizzards, heat waves, tornados, hurricanes, eruptions and earthquakes. Many people in the Wheeling area and across the nation have personally experienced such natural disasters in recent mont...

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