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Tilling soil and planting in the ground isn’t as popular as it was years ago, said P.J. Lenz, co-owner of Nicky’s Garden Center with wife Nikki Lenz. The time investment just isn’t there anymore. That doesn’t mean, however, that gardeners don’t want to see new blooms and blossoms when spring weather comes around again. So […]

WHEELING — It is not yet known when the Tunnel Ridge mine’s prep plant will resume operation after a major fire Monday night, but the mine’s general manager said mine production was not affected. The cause of Monday’s fire remains under investigation, said Tunnel Ridge General Manager Eric Anderson in an emailed statement. Damage to […]

WHEELING – Firefighters from all over the Northern Panhandle and eastern Ohio converged upon the Tunnel Ridge Prep Plant on Monday night to combat a major fire that spread through the top two floors of the building. No one was injured and all personnel was able to evacuate when the fire began, said Ohio County […]

WHEELING – The new turf for Wheeling Park High School’s baseball field is on site, but the weather is still not cooperating for its placement. Meanwhile, renovations at the nearby track area are nearly complete, and the track should be ready in time for the Dick Dei Track Classic on April 8, according to Assistant […]

Wheeling Country Day School Assistant Head of School Luke Hladek, far right, auctions off a piece of student artwork Saturday night during Celebrate, the school’s annual fundraiser gala. This year’s theme was “Celebrate Like A Rockstar.” (Photo by Derek Redd)

CHARLESTON – A bill that could change motor vehicle inspections in West Virginia to every two years is awaiting the signature of Gov. Jim Justice. House Bill 2310, originally meant to create an antique fleet program for using a single plate for multiple cars and trucks, was amended to include the change in vehicle inspection […]

Juneteenth celebrations include free Beaver Falls and Sewickley events & Pittsburgh concerts with Arrested Development, Rose Royce, Talib Kweli & War

Oh, what a year. Feels like we achieved a little bit more normalcy than last year, but these past 12 months will still go down in the history books.

Did Santa bring a new snowboard or pair of skis? Does your old equipment need a tune? Chances are you’ll be waxing your skis or board a few times this winter. But did you know…

Staff Writer Photo by Joselyn King Ohio County Chief Deputy John Schultz, left, and Sheriff Tom Howard attend a recent Ohio County commission meeting. WHEELING — The Ohio County-provided prevention resource officer at Middle Creek Elementary was eliminated in the PRO contract recently approved between the county and Ohio County Schools, but there already has been a demonstrated need for an officer there, according to Sheriff Tom Howard. The day after the PRO was eliminated from the school, H...