Non-discrimination Public Hearing This Evening Steve Novotney November 29, 2016 This evening Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott and his council colleagues will welcome those who wish to comment on the proposed non-discrimination ordinance during a public hearing set to begin at 6 p.m. at the Whi...
Retire Your Flag Sarah Barickman November 10, 2016 The approach of Veterans Day on November 11th is the ideal time to remember our veterans and the flag of our country. Many individuals and businesses have American flags that have become faded, worn or tattered...
Monumental Effort To Move Famous Statue Under Way Steve Novotney July 17, 2016 As a pre-teen boy in Wheeling, Court Micker found himself fascinated with everything involved with the Civil War, so that is why he climbed a hilltop within Wheeling Park. High above the Doughboy statue beyo...
Capt. Van Camp’s Sacrifice a Constant Inspiration Steve Novotney May 30, 2016 7 She heard the knocks because she was still awake near midnight one late-June night five years ago. Two men, both in military uniforms, were standing there, and Linda Van Camp could barely open the front door to...
“Hoorah for Heroes” A Team Challenge Steve Novotney March 12, 2016 It’s not the kind of exercise for someone who runs the Saturday morning 5-K or treks to the gym for that cardio workout, and that’s because it’s about moving tires, climbing hills clutching a support rope, and ...
Local Veterans Connecting Through New Group Steve Novotney January 27, 2016 A new veterans group is forming in the Wheeling area with hopes of connecting veterans and civilians in order to engage in more physical activity while proving to be an asset to the local community. Team RWB...
Local Soldier Has Experienced Capture In Iran Steve Novotney January 17, 2016 1 Steve Bliss Can Relate to the Recent Hostage Crisis in Iran He was captured, bound, and blindfolded, and he drank nothing and ate very little during the days he was held hostage by the Iranian military. Two...
The Sanity Tree Brad Chambers December 15, 2015 1 "And Then 9/11 Happened" Christmas of 2001 will not make it to my “Top 10 Most Enjoyable Christmases” list. As a Navy Reservist, I had celebrated an occasional birthday while on my required annual military d...
Heroes Helping Heroes … That’s the Key Steve Novotney November 11, 2015 You do not see them often but that’s because they don’t want you to, and they know how to hide. They remain proud of their service to our country, but they are angry with our country. They are our America...
Local Veterans Honored with Stobbs Race Steve Novotney November 6, 2015 An NFL game was on the tube, and Hugh Stobbs was planted in his living room Lazy Boy dozing in and out of consciousness. And then the boss beckoned. “My wife, Lois, said, ‘Why don’t you got off your butt ...
Opening Doors and Clearing Paths: Isn’t It Time We Gave Something Back to Our Veterans? Steve Novotney November 11, 2014 By Steve Novotney Weelunk.com He left for the Army’s boot camp on August 21, 2001. For 20 days he lived with the other recruits in a “Receiving” barracks. On Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, my son, Michael...
Wheeling Veterans – Always Welcomed Home Damien A. Gabis November 10, 2014 1 By Damien A. Gabis Weelunk.com Contributor “It’s a miracle!” my family said. “You’re so lucky to be alive!” they offered. At the time I heartily agreed with everything my family, friends, and fe...
