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90 years ago, Wheeling suffered through its worst flood on record

WHEELING — What was seen nine decades ago this week in the city of Wheeling has never been seen within its boundaries since – and Wheeling’s residents would love to keep it that way. On March 19, 1936, Wheeling saw the worst recorded flood in its history. A combination of heavy snow ...

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Flushing Twp. Cemetery clean-up set Flushing Township's annual cemetery clean-up at Rock Hill Cemetery, Oak Grove Cemetery and Belmont Ridge Cemetery is set in preparation of mowing season. Any grave blankets, grave pillows or decorations outside of the allowed 1-foot perimeter of the ...

St.C honors former Mayor

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The late Mayor Robert Vincenzo was honored by the Sunrise Rotary Club with a memorial bench. Vincenzo’s family, friends and colleagues gathered at Memorial Park on Thursday evening to honor the longtime mayor. The bench will sit just above the third-base line at the high ...

Beyond the Canvas: Art without limits comes to Belmont County

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Creating Hope Arts are set to host the inaugural Beyond the Canvas: The Power of Unbound Expression. The exhibit consists of art created by people with disabilities. More than 60 unique pieces will transform the ...

Jordan Delivers Jefferson County GOP Keynote

WINTERSVILLE — Events like the annual Lincoln Day Dinner that attract attention are important for the region's growth. "I think it's an asset to the citizens of Jefferson County that candidates come into our region and see what we are facing, and they can put a name to the face of the ...

Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for Iran War

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money. The department sent the request to the White House, according to a senior ...