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Roberto Clemente Jr. talks keys to success in Wheeling

A successful business community is much like a baseball team, Roberto Clemente Jr. told the hundreds at Wheeling Park's White Palace on Wednesday afternoon. A baseball team has its superstars -- its home-run hitters and fireball ace pitchers -- but there are so many people who's talents and ...

Family announces $100K to honor late Congressman David McKinley

The family the late former U.S. Congressman David B. McKinley is honoring his wish to establish a $100,000 scholarship to benefit future engineers studying at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. The McKinley family’s gift endows ...

Wheeling announces traffic advisories for wellness weekend

With the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine returning this weekend, the Wheeling Police Department on Wednesday announced traffic impacts that could affect residents and visitors both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic will ...

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Fire at Eagle Manufacturing under investigation WELLSBURG — A fire at the Eagle Manufacturing facility Wednesday afternoon is under investigation. "One of the plastics machines caught fire," reported Wellsburg Fire Chief Scott Kins, who noted the fire was contained to the area of the machine. "The sprinkler system in the building was operational and deployed." Damage was limited to the machine itself and its electronics, and no injuries were reported, Kins said. In addition to Wellsburg, firefighters from Franklin, Follansbee, Hooverson Heights, McKinleyville, and Brilliant ...

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BREAKFAST SET IN UNIONPORT UNIONPORT — A breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the Wayne Township Community Center. The menu will include pancakes and sausage, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs and toast and drinks. Cost is by donation, and proceeds will benefit the upkeep of the center. SR 213 WATER MAIN WORK, BOIL ORDER ISSUED JEFFERSON COUNTY — Sections of State Route 213 will be shut off May 26 for water main construction, according to the Jefferson County Sewer and Water District. Customers who lose water service will be under a 48-hour boil ...

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Volunteers sought for Ohio River Sweep in Steubenville STEUBENVILLE – The annual Ohio River Sweep cleanup event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon June 6 at the Steubenville Marina. Organized since 1989 by ORSANCO, FORE and environmental protection agencies from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, the cleanup effort focuses on removing litter from the Ohio River and surrounding areas. JB Green Team will provide volunteers with Ohio River Sweep T-shirts, gloves and trash bags. Those interested in participating may contact JB Green Team at ...