Color Me Au-Some 5K Set for June 9
Color Me Au-Some 5K Walk/Run — the fun event where participants are covered, coated, swathed and plastered with dry tempera paint powder at stations throughout the course — is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday...
Jason Ricci at BluesDays at River City
Jason Ricci is one of the most popular harmonica players on the planet today. That’s what “they” say.
And Bruce Wheeler will agree. That’s why he’s bringing him back to Wheeling. Ricci has played at Heritage...
Take a Peek Into the Secret Gardens of Wheeling
The Museums Committee of Oglebay Institute is once again hosting its popular garden tour for its spring fundraiser. The Secret Gardens of Wheeling Tour & Garden Market takes place Saturday, June 9, and begi...
Artworks 20 Years Strong
It was 20 years ago this June that Bethany resident Susan Johnston brought together a group of artists to form the co-op, Artworks Around Town, the oldest surviving one of its kind in West Virginia.
Under he...
Exhibition on Screen: Take a Look Inside the World of Manet
Experience the wonder of Edouard Manet by seeing his masterpieces on the big screen Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3, at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre.
“Exhibition on Screen: Manet” takes an unpre...
Lunchtime Live! at Market Plaza
Mark your calendars "busy" for lunch on the first Friday of the month throughout the summer.
Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with Williams Lea Tag, is hosting Lunchtime Live! at Market Plaza. This free con...
Winning Entries: Kids Write About Bugs, Brothers, Pets & Pride
The Ohio Valley Writers held its inaugural writing contest this spring. They were pleased to choose adult and elementary school winners in poetry, fiction and nonfiction categories. Here, we present the winners...
Joseph Wiley To Be Ordained a Transitional Deacon for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
Seminarian Nye Joseph Wiley will be ordained a transitional deacon by the Most Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Cathedral of St. Jose...
WLU Non-Traditional Student Receives Scholarship
West Liberty University student Crystal Jozwick of Wheeling received a $500 scholarship recently from the Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women’s Group.
To qualify for the scholarship, an applicant mus...
West Liberty University Plans Performing Arts Summer Camp
Sing! Dance! Perform! Design!
West Liberty University’s music and theater departments are offering a creative summer camp for children ages 8-14. The Performing Arts Summer Camp will take place in Kelly Thea...
New People’s University on World War II to Begin
World War II is the subject of the upcoming Ohio County Public Library's People’s University series, which will feature an impressive array of historians and experts. It will run in conjunction with the “We Can...
WLU’s Downtown Center Offers Help for Start-Ups
West Liberty University’s Small Business Center, located at the WLU Downtown Center, is now open for business.
Offering resources to business start-ups, the center is part of the vision of President Stephen ...
WVNCC, Pierpoint Partner With Murray Energy
Pierpont Community and Technical College and West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) have formed a partnership with Murray Energy Corporation to offer a new associate degree program, Mine Maintenance. ...
Wheeling Country Day Student Murals To Be Unveiled
Through the support of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Wheeling Country Day School has been the site of a full-year teaching artist residency. Funds were made available to the school through Oglebay ...
‘The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On’ Opens Brooke Hills Season
The Brooke Hills Playhouse has announced the cast and crew for the group's 47th season-opening production of Roger Bean's jukebox musical, "The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On," a sequel to the Playhouse's popu...
WLU Graduates 368 in Class of 2018
West Liberty University held its spring 2018 commencement on Saturday, May 12 in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Center (ASRC). A total of 403 degrees were conferred to the 368 graduates, with 35 of those ...
Sundae Series at Pat’s Features Special Guests
Pat’s Down on Main Street continues its Sundae series with ezra & the reletivs along with special guests Poetic Peth and Geen Wildstyle from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 20.
Geen Wildstyle (also known as Gene St...
WVNCC Graduates 371
West Virginia Northern Community College held its 46th Commencement on Friday, May 11. Three hundred and seventy-one students graduated and received certificates or associate degrees. Jenniffer Weber, a former ...
Raphel Conducts Respighi’s ‘Pines of Rome’ for Season Finale
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra's final concert of the 2017-18 season, Respighi’s Pines of Rome, will be Music Director André Raphel’s grand finale. He will be ending his tenure with the WSO after 15 seasons.
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West Liberty University Celebrates Spring Commencement 2018
West Liberty University graduates enjoyed a pleasant spring morning as commencement took place on the hilltop campus. President Stephen Greiner presided over the ceremony held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12.
Th...
‘Tin is the New Black’: Oh, the Stories Discarded Objects Can Tell
“Tin is the New Black,” an exhibition featuring professional artists working in repurposed printed lithographed metal, is on display at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling through June 22.
...
Rock the Runway Back for 11th Year
The Ohio Valley’s renowned caterer Bob Baily from As You Like It will host his charity runway show, Rock the Runway, for the 11th year. This successful event supports a local charity every year and showcases me...
‘August: Osage County’ on Towngate Stage
Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre closes its 2017-18 season with the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning “August: Osage County” by Tracy Letts.
It will be staged for two weekends — May 11, 12 and 13 and...
Ohio Valley Pride – Proud of its Progress
For more than 10 years, Jack Carbasho had a dream.
“I’ve wanted to have a local Pride group and host a Pride Festival in our area since about 2008 after I attended my first Pride in Pittsburgh,” Carbasho sai...
WVNCC to hold Commencement
West Virginia Northern Community College will celebrate the success of its students during the 46th commencement at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, at WesBanco Arena. Three hundred and seventy-one students are eligible ...
WJU Speaker: ‘Give Away Your Sneakers’
Chris Lowney offered graduates of Wheeling Jesuit University three lessons to success and happiness during his commencement talk — give away your sneakers, seize your leadership opportunity and use the wisdom ...
‘Aaron the Animal’ Wins Manning Award for Academic Excellence
Wheeling Jesuit graduate Aaron Fajerski did not allow his visible and invisible disabilities prevent him from earning a bachelor of arts degree in literary philosophy from the university. For achieving academic...
Preschool, Pre-K a Full Day at Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi School will be offering an extended day option for preschool and pre-K students next fall. This additional program allows flexibility to meet the needs of children, as well as working parents.
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WLU Commencement Student Speaker Named
West Liberty University graduating senior Abigail Reeves, 22, has earned the honor of being the student speaker for Spring Commencement, which will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 12, in the Academic, Spor...
Oglebay to Host Mother’s Day 5K
Lace up your sneakers for the Mother’s Day 5k Fun Run/Walk, slated for Saturday, May 12, at Oglebay.
The race will begin at 10 a.m. in the upper parking lot of the Good Zoo. The cost to participate is $20 pe...
Six Students Selected for Honors Music Recital
West Liberty University’s Division of Music will hold its annual Honors Recital, at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 6, in Elbin Auditorium, College Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
“The annual Honors Re...
Catholic Charities W.Va. Race for Hope Set
Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) eighth annual Race for Hope will be held Saturday, May 5, in Elkins, W.Va. The race features a half marathon and a 5k walk/run on the Allegheny Highlands Bike Trail.
...
WSO Music Director Raphel Honored With Conductor Laureate Title
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces Music Director André Raphel has received the honorary title of conductor laureate of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. The recognition ceremony and reception celebrating the...
Park Players ‘On the Town’
Experience a classic Broadway production when the Park Players of Wheeling Park High School present the spring musical, On the Town, Friday, May 4, through Sunday, May 6, at the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Ce...
‘Sport of a Lifetime’: Tennis Club Sets Plans for Season
The Wheeling Oglebay Tennis Club has a full slate of activities scheduled for area youth and adults for the spring and summer of 2018.
Membership Round Robin and Picnic
The year’s festivities will begin on Sa...
A Win-Win Nursing Partnership Unveiled
Weirton Medical Center and West Virginia Northern Community College have a new partnership: the Future Nurses Program, which is meant to help local nurses of the future financially while encouraging them to pro...
Mentorship Turned Friendship Leads Teachers to National Certification
One of the most important factors that ensures a student gets a good education is the quality of the teacher.
An effective teacher can be described in many different ways: caring, respectful and kind, along ...
Woodsdale Turns Lemons Into Lemonade Into Cash
It was a sunny Saturday in April when Woodsdale Elementary School parents, students and staff raised $4,300 in an age-old method: the lemonade stand.
That's a lot of lemons.
On April 21, 20 stands stretch...
Corpus Christi Expands its Green With New Recycling Focus
Saving the earth is everyone’s job, and Corpus Christi School believes it is important to teach these responsibilities to its students. In honor of Earth Day, students at CCS created recycled art and now recycl...
Soul Music Comes to Pat’s Down on Main Street
Pat’s Down on Main Street is continuing its Sundae series with ezra & the reletivs along with special guests Poetic Peth and Buffalo Rose. This free show runs from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 29.
ezra & t...
Cassidy Elected to West Virginia Humanities Council
The West Virginia Humanities Council elected three new members to its board of directors at its spring board meeting on April 20 in Lewisburg. The council also elected new officers.
New members include Patri...
Two Chances to Enjoy WLU Choirs
Springtime brings two chances to enjoy beautiful music as West Liberty University’s College of Arts and Communications presents choral concerts for the public to enjoy.
The first concert, Let Music Fill the ...
Catholic Charities West Virginia Announces Opening of Weirton Office
Catholic Charities West Virginia has opened a new office in Weirton, which will provide emergency assistance and case management services.
“For several years, we have heard the requests from our community pa...
Kate Hennessey, Granddaughter of Dorothy Day, to Speak at WJU April 25
Wheeling Jesuit University will welcome Kate Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, to campus on Wednesday, April 25, when she will talk about her grandmother’s legacy.
Hennessy will speak about her grandmo...
Bestselling Author to Speak at Wheeling Jesuit’s Commencement
Chris Lowney, one-time Jesuit seminarian, the author of the bestselling book, Heroic Leadership, will give the Commencement address on Saturday, May 5, at Wheeling Jesuit University
The university will hold ...
National Speakers Announced for Wetzel County ‘Hope Through Recovery’ Event
In an effort to address the many issues currently plaguing our state and local communities, the Wetzel County Board of Education will be hosting a public event from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Mag...
Dougherty Named to National Trust ’40 Under 40′
Jake Dougherty, the executive director of Wheeling Heritage, has been named to a national list of honorees by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
A new initiative from the National Trust, “40 Under...
Celebrate Earth Day Weekend With Oglebay Institute
Celebrate Earth Day weekend with naturalists from Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center, by participating in a series of events set for Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, (Earth Day...
50th Anniversary Screening Set for Kubrick’s Masterpiece ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the film release of Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The visionary work changed the way the world thought about science, science fiction, ar...
WJU Students To Be Recognized at Bishop’s Dinner
The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston will recognize three Wheeling Jesuit University seniors during the 24th Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools set for Saturday, April 22.
During the event, the Most R...