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Pam Bennett, left, advertising director of the Wheeling Newspapers, presents a donation of about $900 to Becky Shilling-Rodocker, the executive director of the Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling. The donation, made with the assistance of business partners including Kings Jewelry, WVU Medicine, OVRTA, W.Va. Development Office, Dvorak & Son Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, D&J Sales […]

October was National Pizza Month and the “Win Pizza For a Year” contest in the Wheeling Newspapers was sponsored by the local Dominos. Pictured are Elm Grove Assistant Manager Brandi Posey, left, and winner Nikki Palmer of Wheeling. (Staff Photo)

Managing Editor A few days ago, I anticipated that the column I would write in this space for this week would be a light-hearted one, focusing on love. I thought we could all use a laugh or two about how Valentine’s Day might be the perfect occasion to be isolated at home with our spouse or significant other. I had planned to look up some fun facts about the holiday or to dig up some comical stories about celebrations gone awry — but also perfectly. In the wee hours of Thursday morning, however, I received heartbreaking news. As soon as I was able to confirm it, I knew that at least a po...