Fort Rich soldier killed in Afghanistan Nov 7, 2009
The 25-year-old Wheeling, WV resident was killed Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Afghanistan ... The online edition of the Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va ... Now his family and friends back in his hometown of Benwood, on the outskirts of Wheeling, are mourning his death. (Anchorage Daily News)
What to make of Kragthorpe's comments? (Yesterday) Nov 5, 2009
Tony Crawford, Wheeling, W.Va. DUNLAP: My, my, my, what has happened to the world. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Game of the Week: MoHawk Bowl Oct 30, 2009
" Morgantown is 6-3, but Bowers likes where the team is headed. After a disastrous first game against Wheeling Park, now 1-8, the team's only losses have been close ones against the state's two top-ranked teams, Brooke and Fairmont Senior High. "If there's a better 6-3 team out there, I don't know who it is. I think we're a very, very, very good football team right now," Bowers said. "I think we will be a nightmare for whoever draws us in the playoffs. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
On the Radar: Things to watch and people to flook for in district sports Oct 30, 2009
Nolan scored a hat trick Monday in the Rams' second game, an 8-0 victory against Wheeling Park, W.Va. Orne Bey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fiscal McCarthyism Oct 9, 2009
Joseph McCarthy stood before a small group in Wheeling, West Virginia and waved a piece of paper claiming to have the names of more than 200 people who were members of the Communist Party and shaping foreign policy at the State Department. Of course, McCarthy never produced the list, though he went on to repeat that claim -- albeit with wildly varying numbers -- for years. (Human Events Online)
PG North: Rich Emert's football notebook Oct 8, 2009
" The Bears have City League games remaining against Carrick (2-2), Brashear (4-1) and Peabody (3-1). What's interesting is that none of them are under the lights. The Carrick contest is at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16, the Brashear game is noon Oct. 24 and the Peabody game is at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Open date Oliver was scheduled to play at Wheeling (W.Va.) Central Catholic tomorrow night. But when Keefer called the coach there this past weekend to set up an exchange of film he learned that Wheeling Central... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Delivery business helps Mount Washington Sep 25, 2009
Despite expectations of masses of international journalists descending, by late Thursday afternoon, it was a handful of agents, a small news crew from Wheeling, W. Va. and mostly a steady flow of police officers that have kept eateries on Shiloh Street at regular business levels. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Varsity Notes: Debuting Western Pennsylvania U. Sep 25, 2009
Christy, 57, has been at Hampton for 20 seasons and also coached two years at Linsly School in Wheeling, W. Va. and five at Fox Chapel. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Freeman takes slim Mid-Atlantic lead Sep 19, 2009
Competition continues tomorrow, with a 6:45 a.m. blastoff from Wheeling Island boat launch. Weigh-in begins at 3:15 p.m. at Cabela's. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Freeman clinches wire-to-wire win Sep 19, 2009
BASS Federation: 2009 Mid-Atlantic Divisional - Day 3 - Outdoors/bassmaster/federation - ESPN. Updated: September 18, 2009, 10:27 PM ET. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Analysis: Obama neither hero nor villain Sep 8, 2009
He's the only one we've gotAnd this from antique dealer and Obama skeptic Bob Yocum in Wheeling, W.Va. who is sticking with the president for now: "He's the only one we've got.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
‘He’s the only one we’ve got’; Obama 8 months in Sep 8, 2009
He s the only one we ve got ; Obama 8 months in - Somerset - Daily American. In the river valley where Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia meet, the anticipation of change never really goes away. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Severstal books Q2 loss of $290 million Sep 8, 2009
Two of its five major plants in the United States in Warren, Ohio, and Wheeling, West Virginia are idle. In 2004, Severstal became the first Russian company to acquire steel assets in the United States. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Gambling cure a day at a time Sep 7, 2009
Sam T. has not been back to The Meadows since April, but he did visit the casino in Wheeling to attend an outdoor rock concert this summer. He even went inside to order a beer with the friend accompanying him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Buford-Bailey Adds 12 to Women's Track and Field Program Aug 29, 2009
(Wheeling, W.V.) was the 2009 West Virginia state champion in the 1600m and 3200m and finished runner-up at the 2008 West Virginia state cross country meet ... Distance // Wheeling, W.V. // Wheeling Park HS 2009 West Virginia state champion in the 1600m and 3200m Won the West Virginia state meet High-Point Award with 25 points Finished runner-up at the 2008 West Virginia state cross country meet. (Fightingillini.com)
WesBanco Declares Reduced Quarterly Dividend of $0.14 per share Aug 28, 2009
WesBanco's banking subsidiary is WesBanco Bank, Inc., headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia. WesBanco also operates an insurance brokerage company, WesBanco Insurance Services, Inc., and a full service broker/dealer, WesBanco Securities, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Casino expects take of $400M in year 1 Aug 2, 2009
Jim Simms, president of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, said that in the long run, it's possible the opening of the North Shore attraction could be beneficial to existing facilities ... Mr. Simms said he's optimistic that people who enjoy the Rivers Casino will want to try the broader range of gambling, concerts and other entertainment provided in Wheeling. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Regulators shut down banks in five states Aug 1, 2009
"Clients will recognize familiar banking center associates from Peoples who will continue to take care of Shore Community Bank Announces Second Quarter Earnings Shore Community Bank (OTC Bulletin Board: SHRC) (the "Bank") today reported a net loss of $51,244 or $0.03 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $215,113, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Bank reported... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Regulators shut 6 Ga banks, 1 in New York state Jul 25, 2009
Paul M. Limbert, President and Chief Executive Officer of WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a Wheeling, West Virginia based multi-state bank holding company, today announced earnings for the second quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009. Net income, before payment of TARP preferred stock dividends, for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased 37% to $7. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
CHART: Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas Jul 15, 2009
Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
7 soldiers from W.Va. unit suing contractor Jul 12, 2009
He had planned to attend college, and he'd received offers of athletic scholarships from Wheeling Jesuit, West Virginia University and Ohio State University, but decided to join the military, like his father and two brothers. He became an Army medic, serving first as a paratrooper medic then as a flight medic. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sen. Byrd blasts climate bill... Jul 9, 2009
Email: "Byrd Blasts Cap and Trade *To: <--TO Email REQUIRED! *From: <--FROM Email REQUIRED! Article Photos WHEELING - He is not yet back to work in the Senate chamber, but U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd is opposing "cap and trade" legislation pushed by the Obama administration.The 91-year-old Byrd, D-W.Va., was released from an unidentified Washington, D.C. hospital last week after a month-long stay for a staph infection. He expects to return to the chamber before the Senate begins debate on "cap... (The Drudge Report)
TROY Awarded 2009 Outstanding Partner Award From HP Jul 4, 2009
For More Information Contact: John Hodgson, Director of Marketing TROY Group, Inc. 3 Bryan Drive Wheeling, WV 26003-6121 (304) 232-0899 (304) 232-0996 Fax www. troygroup. (PR Newswire)
KHS students in W.Va. Governor's Honors Academy Jun 25, 2009
The 2009 session of GHA will be held from June 27 to July 18 on the campus of Bethany College near Wheeling, W.Va. This year s program will mark the 25th anniversary of West Virginia Governor s Schools. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
New Sites Added to Virginia's Landmark Register Jun 24, 2009
Built by the West Virginia Bridge Works of Wheeling, WV, the bridge was converted for pedestrian and bicycle use in 1994. Lexington Site, near Lorton in Fairfax County, which contains archaeological remains that document a nearly pristine record of the original landscape design of a late 18th-century Georgian-inspired dwelling and tobacco plantation. (WTVR.com, VA)
Wake Forest Adds Former Tulsa Assistant Dave Wojcik to Basketball Staff May 29, 2009
Wojcik reunites with Dino Gaudio, whom he played for at Wheeling Central Catholic H.S. ... Wojcik comes to Winston-Salem to reunite with Gaudio, whom he played for in his prep days at Wheeling Central Catholic (W.Va ... He spent three seasons as Gaudio's top assistant at Loyola before returning to his original roots in Wheeling, West Virginia. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Gonzaga's Few Gets Inaugural USA Basketball Assignment May 28, 2009
Beilein played college basketball at Wheeling College from 1971-75 and served as team captain during his junior season. Johnny Estelle. (Gozags.com)
Health & Home: Keyser native back in area May 21, 2009
He is from Wheeling, but he loves this area, so we decided to come here, she said. Plus, there was a need for urgent care over here. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Severstal under pressure to sellUS mills May 21, 2009
The Warren mill in Ohio, formerly known as WCI, was bought by Severstal for $370 million (including debt) in July of 2008; the Wheeling plants in Pennsylvania were bought, also in 2008, for $775 million from Esmark. Operations at both SNA properties are halted for the time. (Asia Times Online)
Safe, behind bars: Keyser PD recovers safe, curious suspect confesses May 20, 2009
Police said he then returned to his residence, stole a hand-truck dolly from a neighbor, and returned to the inn, retrieving the safe and wheeling it unobserved across Route 220/Mineral Street and another two blocks to the alley near his residence, where he was able to beat open the safe and make off with its contents, which included about $1,500 cash. The dolly was returned to the wrong property, however, and an earlier report of its appearance in another person s yard has sparked suspicion... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Son’s injury helped Somerset man turn his life around May 12, 2009
Daily American Online - Son s injury helped Somerset man turn his life around. The Friedlines both came from broken homes, and early on their relationship was marked by fighting, infidelity, drinking and extended periods of separation. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Severstal announces plans to idle WVa, Ohio plants May 9, 2009
About 3,100 workers at Severstal Wheeling Inc. and Severstal Warren Inc. are affected by the decision, the company said ... Some operations at Wheeling and Warren already have been idled, including the temporary shutdown of galvanizing at Warren the steelmaking and hot rolling at Wheeling ... Now Severstal is cutting all remaining work at Wheeling, which has operations in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Glaring rocket launch could surprise East Coast May 2, 2009
For example, a viewer in Raleigh, North Carolina should look toward the northeast; in Boston, Massachusetts look southwest; in Wheeling, West Virginia it will be due east. Areas farther to the northeast (toward southern New England) have an advantage since skies will be darker sunset will come somewhat earlier than it will along the Mid-Atlantic Coast. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Two KHS seniors among Bucklew scholars Apr 20, 2009
The remaining Bucklew scholars from throughout the state are: Caroline Bailey, Saint Marys, Saint Marys High School; Julia Barry, Romney, Hampshire High School; Robert Guy, Wheeling, Wheeling Park High School; Dane Hamilton, Grafton, East Fairmont High School; Sierra Hedrick, Poca, Nitro High School; Nicholas Horvath, Morgantown, Morgantown High School; Kyle Kimerer, Parkersburg, Parkersburg South High School; Virginia King, Elkins, Elkins High School; William Maiden, Saint Marys, Saint Marys... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
WesBanco closes deal for AmTrust branches Mar 28, 2009
WesBanco closes deal to buy AmTrust branches - Business First of Columbus. for free extra services. (Columbus Business First, OH)
EPA giving closer look to mining proposal Mar 26, 2009
Owens Run is a tributary of Enlow Fork, Wheeling Creek and the Ohio River. The proposed valley fills are adjacent to existing valley fills that have been used by the company since the Bailey Mine opened in 1984. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic: West Virginia back for first time since 1978 (Today) Mar 15, 2009
Bauer (175-3) is from Wheeling Park High School ... Bauer is one of two West Virginia All-Stars from Wheeling Park. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
On the Penguins: What will Shero's thought process be when he hires Therrien's replacement? (Today) Mar 8, 2009
" By adding Kunitz, Guerin and Adams, Shero has done just that, toughening his lineup for the stretch drive and, it now seems, the playoffs that follow. Do not pass go ... go directly to Wheeling Shero has spent his entire life in and around hockey, and is keenly aware that players expected to make good decisions on the ice are capable of making an occasional bad one away from it. Four players from the Penguins' farm team -- Luca Caputi, Jon D'Aversa, Chris Minard and Aaron Boogaard --... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
What are the health risks of secondhand smoke? Mar 5, 2009
Asked by Lauren Conley, Wheeling, West Virginia ... asked by: Asked by Lauren Conley; Wheeling, West Virginiaasked by: Asked by Samar Ramzy; Kuwaitasked by: Asked by Julie; Fort Thomas, Kentucky. (CNN -- Health)
Chance or skill? Mar 1, 2009
There seem to be fewer such games locally than in the past, he said, perhaps from fear of crackdowns but also because West Virginia casinos in Wheeling and Chester opened poker rooms allowing legal play 15 months ago. David Millstein, the lawyer for Larry Burns, who is accused of coordinating the fire hall tournaments in the Westmoreland case, said he believes state police and prosecutors have filed charges in a few instances to make test cases that discourage other games. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Crash led agents to ID theft suspects Feb 15, 2009
That crash at the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport launched a manhunt that led to Mexico, an ongoing federal investigation on both coasts stretching into South America and a pending Pennsylvania identity theft case that so far has netted 40 suspects. Mr. Cobbs, 37, of Philadelphia, is in federal custody and scheduled for trial in March in Wheeling ... The U.S. attorney's office in Wheeling would not comment on the case, nor would the DEA. Mr. Cobbs' public defender did not return a call, and most of... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
COMPLETE LIST: Stations planning all-digital switch on Feb. 17 Feb 12, 2009
West Virginia Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill: WVVA (NBC), WVNS-TV (CBS) Charleston, W.V.: CHS-TV (ABC), WVAH-TV (Fox), WOWK-TV (CBS), WSAZ-TV (NBC) Clarksburg: WBOY-TV (NBC) Parkersburg: WTAP-TV (NBC) Wheeling: WTRF-TV (CBS). Wyoming Casper, Wyo: KFNB (Fox), KGWC-TV (CBS), KPTW (PBS), KTWO-TV (ABC), KGWL-TV (CBS), KFNE (Fox) Cheyenne: KLWY (Fox). (USA Today -- Money)
Irish Visit Los Angeles To Take On Bruins Feb 8, 2009
WKKX 1600 AM in Wheeling, W. Va. ESPN 1480 AM (WRSW) in Warsaw, Ind. (Und.com)
Capitol Music Hall to strike up the bands Feb 8, 2009
A crowd lines up to see Charley Pride at Wheeling's Capitol Music Hall in the early 1960s ... But the Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced last week it is buying the theater, with plans to reopen it in November ... Saving the 2,450-seat theater -- which is similar to older Pittsburgh venues like the Benedum, Heinz Hall and the Fulton Theater -- is part of Wheeling's efforts to revive its ailing downtown business corridor, much as the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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A crowd lines up to see Charley Pride at Wheeling's Capitol Music Hall in the early 1960s. WHEELING, W.Va. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
