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27-year-old 6th+ generation West Virginian, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Wheeling Free Press, “manic and highly unprofessional”
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· Aug 27
Ohio County BOE rejects Lifewise Academy, released time for religious instruction
The Ohio County Board of Education narrowly rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.
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“Ohio Co. BOE rejects Lifewise Academy, released time for religious instruction”
The Ohio Co. BOE rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.
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The Ohio Co. BOE rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ohio-count...
“Council Briefs: $80 million sewer, water system bonds moving forward”
Councilors approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the city to reimburse itself for the cost of previous sewer, water system improvements from soon-to-be issued bonds.
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Councilors approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the city to reimburse itself for the cost of previous sewer, water system improvements from soon-to-be issued bonds.
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Council Briefs: $80 million sewer, water system bonds moving forward
Councilors approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the city to reimburse itself for the cost of previous sewer, water system improvements from soon-to-be issued bonds.
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September 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
“Council Briefs: $80 million sewer, water system bonds moving forward”
Councilors approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the city to reimburse itself for the cost of previous sewer, water system improvements from soon-to-be issued bonds.
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Councilors approved a resolution Tuesday that would allow the city to reimburse itself for the cost of previous sewer, water system improvements from soon-to-be issued bonds.
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Alive and live at tonight’s Wheeling City Council meeting!
Couple things:
1. There’s a slew of ordinances totaling almost $500k for new police cruisers and equipment, and
2. A resolution and ordinance related to potential (likely) sewer bonds totaling up to $80,000,000!
Couple things:
1. There’s a slew of ordinances totaling almost $500k for new police cruisers and equipment, and
2. A resolution and ordinance related to potential (likely) sewer bonds totaling up to $80,000,000!
September 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Alive and live at tonight’s Wheeling City Council meeting!
Couple things:
1. There’s a slew of ordinances totaling almost $500k for new police cruisers and equipment, and
2. A resolution and ordinance related to potential (likely) sewer bonds totaling up to $80,000,000!
Couple things:
1. There’s a slew of ordinances totaling almost $500k for new police cruisers and equipment, and
2. A resolution and ordinance related to potential (likely) sewer bonds totaling up to $80,000,000!
“Ohio Co. BOE rejects Lifewise Academy, released time for religious instruction”
The Ohio Co. BOE rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ohio-count...
The Ohio Co. BOE rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ohio-count...
Ohio County BOE rejects Lifewise Academy, released time for religious instruction
The Ohio County Board of Education narrowly rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.
www.wheelingfreepress.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“Ohio Co. BOE rejects Lifewise Academy, released time for religious instruction”
The Ohio Co. BOE rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ohio-count...
The Ohio Co. BOE rejected a Lifewise Academy-sponsored initiative that would have begun the process of instituting released time for religious instruction at county schools.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ohio-count...
"Senate candidate Zach Shrewsbury accused of groping woman during massage"
A female massage therapist has accused Shrewsbury of groping her during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says he's continuing his run for the U.S. Senate.
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A female massage therapist has accused Shrewsbury of groping her during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says he's continuing his run for the U.S. Senate.
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Senate candidate Zach Shrewsbury accused of groping woman during massage
A female massage therapist has accused Zach Shrewsbury of groping her four times during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says he's continuing his run for the U.S. Senate.
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August 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"Senate candidate Zach Shrewsbury accused of groping woman during massage"
A female massage therapist has accused Shrewsbury of groping her during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says he's continuing his run for the U.S. Senate.
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A female massage therapist has accused Shrewsbury of groping her during a massage last month. In a new statement to WFP, Shrewsbury says he's continuing his run for the U.S. Senate.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/senate-can...
Live and alive at tonight’s city council meeting! A typical slow summer agenda with some intersection amendments. A few new ordinances I’ll dig into over the next couple days before the council votes on them at their meeting next week!
August 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Live and alive at tonight’s city council meeting! A typical slow summer agenda with some intersection amendments. A few new ordinances I’ll dig into over the next couple days before the council votes on them at their meeting next week!
“Federal disaster declaration approved for Ohio, Marion counties”
One month after devastating flash floods struck parts of West Virginia, killing nine and destroying dozens of homes, a long-awaited disaster declaration is here.
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One month after devastating flash floods struck parts of West Virginia, killing nine and destroying dozens of homes, a long-awaited disaster declaration is here.
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Federal disaster declaration approved for Ohio, Marion counties
One month after devastating flash floods struck parts of West Virginia, killing nine and destroying dozens of homes, a long-awaited disaster declaration is here.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“Federal disaster declaration approved for Ohio, Marion counties”
One month after devastating flash floods struck parts of West Virginia, killing nine and destroying dozens of homes, a long-awaited disaster declaration is here.
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One month after devastating flash floods struck parts of West Virginia, killing nine and destroying dozens of homes, a long-awaited disaster declaration is here.
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"Councilors approve $6,000,000 sewer bonds, consider 2.5% city pay raise"
Last week, Wheeling city councilors approved the issuance of bonds to fund stormwater and sewer projects while the Finance Committee approved a 2.5% pay raise for city employees.
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Last week, Wheeling city councilors approved the issuance of bonds to fund stormwater and sewer projects while the Finance Committee approved a 2.5% pay raise for city employees.
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Rewind: Councilors approve $6,000,000 sewer bonds, consider 2.5% city pay raise
Last week, Wheeling city councilors approved the issuance of bonds to fund stormwater and sewer projects while the Finance Committee approved a 2.5% pay raise for city employees.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"Councilors approve $6,000,000 sewer bonds, consider 2.5% city pay raise"
Last week, Wheeling city councilors approved the issuance of bonds to fund stormwater and sewer projects while the Finance Committee approved a 2.5% pay raise for city employees.
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Last week, Wheeling city councilors approved the issuance of bonds to fund stormwater and sewer projects while the Finance Committee approved a 2.5% pay raise for city employees.
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Live here at tonight’s city council meeting.
Biggest thing on the agenda is the expected approval of $6 million in bonds for continued sewer and water projects.
Biggest thing on the agenda is the expected approval of $6 million in bonds for continued sewer and water projects.
July 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Live here at tonight’s city council meeting.
Biggest thing on the agenda is the expected approval of $6 million in bonds for continued sewer and water projects.
Biggest thing on the agenda is the expected approval of $6 million in bonds for continued sewer and water projects.
“Council meets as second year of the term begins”
Council met Tuesday, July 1 as their second year began. In a work-heavy meeting, councilors heard Triadelphia councilor’s pleas, Juneteenth concerns and PODA changes, among other issues.
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Council met Tuesday, July 1 as their second year began. In a work-heavy meeting, councilors heard Triadelphia councilor’s pleas, Juneteenth concerns and PODA changes, among other issues.
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Council meets as second year of the term begins
Council met Tuesday, July 1 as their second year began. In a work-heavy meeting, councilors heard Triadelphia councilor’s pleas, Juneteenth concerns and PODA changes, among other issues.
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July 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“Council meets as second year of the term begins”
Council met Tuesday, July 1 as their second year began. In a work-heavy meeting, councilors heard Triadelphia councilor’s pleas, Juneteenth concerns and PODA changes, among other issues.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/council-me...
Council met Tuesday, July 1 as their second year began. In a work-heavy meeting, councilors heard Triadelphia councilor’s pleas, Juneteenth concerns and PODA changes, among other issues.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/council-me...
"Community Corner: Don’t hold your breath for a federal disaster declaration"
Justice Hudson says we should continue to push our elected officials to seek a federal disaster declaration in Ohio County, but we shouldn’t count on it materializing.
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Justice Hudson says we should continue to push our elected officials to seek a federal disaster declaration in Ohio County, but we shouldn’t count on it materializing.
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Community Corner: Don’t hold your breath for a federal disaster declaration
WFP founder Justice Hudson says we should continue to push our elected officials to seek a federal disaster declaration in Ohio County, but we shouldn’t count on it materializing.
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July 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"Community Corner: Don’t hold your breath for a federal disaster declaration"
Justice Hudson says we should continue to push our elected officials to seek a federal disaster declaration in Ohio County, but we shouldn’t count on it materializing.
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Justice Hudson says we should continue to push our elected officials to seek a federal disaster declaration in Ohio County, but we shouldn’t count on it materializing.
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"Questions raised over city support for Wheeling’s Juneteenth celebration"
A former state senator Tuesday questioned the city's support for Wheeling's Juneteenth celebration, but city officials say they were bought in.
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A former state senator Tuesday questioned the city's support for Wheeling's Juneteenth celebration, but city officials say they were bought in.
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Questions raised over city support for Wheeling’s Juneteenth celebration
A former state senator Tuesday questioned the city's support for Wheeling's Juneteenth celebration, but city officials say they were bought in.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
"Questions raised over city support for Wheeling’s Juneteenth celebration"
A former state senator Tuesday questioned the city's support for Wheeling's Juneteenth celebration, but city officials say they were bought in.
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A former state senator Tuesday questioned the city's support for Wheeling's Juneteenth celebration, but city officials say they were bought in.
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"Triadelphia councilor asks Wheeling to assist with water bill overages"
Councilor Hoffman of Triadelphia implored Wheeling to assist in covering water costs associated with the June 14 floods, but the state PSC may stand in the way.
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Councilor Hoffman of Triadelphia implored Wheeling to assist in covering water costs associated with the June 14 floods, but the state PSC may stand in the way.
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Triadelphia councilor asks Wheeling to assist with water bill overages
Councilor Hoffman of Triadelphia implored Wheeling to assist in covering water costs associated with the June 14 floods, but the state PSC may stand in the way.
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July 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"Triadelphia councilor asks Wheeling to assist with water bill overages"
Councilor Hoffman of Triadelphia implored Wheeling to assist in covering water costs associated with the June 14 floods, but the state PSC may stand in the way.
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Councilor Hoffman of Triadelphia implored Wheeling to assist in covering water costs associated with the June 14 floods, but the state PSC may stand in the way.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/triadelphi...
Live here at tonight’s city council meeting. This is the start of the second year of this session’s four-year term.
July 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Live here at tonight’s city council meeting. This is the start of the second year of this session’s four-year term.
"Surviving the June 14 Flood: Barbara's Story"
Barbara Hartlieb welcomed three neighbors into her home as floods ravaged her basement and reached her ankles on the first floor. Now, she's working to recover.
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Barbara Hartlieb welcomed three neighbors into her home as floods ravaged her basement and reached her ankles on the first floor. Now, she's working to recover.
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Surviving the June 14 Flood: Barbara's Story
Barbara Hartlieb welcomed three neighbors into her home as floods ravaged her basement and reached her ankles on the first floor. Now, she's working to recover.
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June 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"Surviving the June 14 Flood: Barbara's Story"
Barbara Hartlieb welcomed three neighbors into her home as floods ravaged her basement and reached her ankles on the first floor. Now, she's working to recover.
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Barbara Hartlieb welcomed three neighbors into her home as floods ravaged her basement and reached her ankles on the first floor. Now, she's working to recover.
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“The sun does not always shine in West Virginia…”
...but the people always do. This piece is dedicated to those who lost their lives and those still cleaning up after June 14.
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...but the people always do. This piece is dedicated to those who lost their lives and those still cleaning up after June 14.
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The sun does not always shine in West Virginia…
...but the people always do. This piece is dedicated to those who lost their lives and those still cleaning up after June 14.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“The sun does not always shine in West Virginia…”
...but the people always do. This piece is dedicated to those who lost their lives and those still cleaning up after June 14.
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...but the people always do. This piece is dedicated to those who lost their lives and those still cleaning up after June 14.
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"Eight people dead, one missing as flood recovery enters fifth day"
As recovery efforts enter a fifth straight day, authorities say eight people are dead and an 83-year-old woman is missing after Saturday's flash floods.
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As recovery efforts enter a fifth straight day, authorities say eight people are dead and an 83-year-old woman is missing after Saturday's flash floods.
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Eight people dead, one missing as flood recovery enters fifth day
As recovery efforts enter a fifth straight day, authorities say eight people are dead and an 83-year-old woman is missing after Saturday's flash floods.
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June 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"Eight people dead, one missing as flood recovery enters fifth day"
As recovery efforts enter a fifth straight day, authorities say eight people are dead and an 83-year-old woman is missing after Saturday's flash floods.
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As recovery efforts enter a fifth straight day, authorities say eight people are dead and an 83-year-old woman is missing after Saturday's flash floods.
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Updated: At a press conference on Wednesday, June 18, authorities confirmed the death of an unidentified male. The death toll from Saturday's flash floods in Ohio County is now eight people. One person remains unaccounted for at this time. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/seventh-vi...
Seventh victim identified from weekend floods; At least one person missing
The body of a 71-year-old woman was found in Wetzel County Monday, roughly 40 miles south of Wheeling. Authorities are asking those with missing loved ones to reach out.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Updated: At a press conference on Wednesday, June 18, authorities confirmed the death of an unidentified male. The death toll from Saturday's flash floods in Ohio County is now eight people. One person remains unaccounted for at this time. www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/seventh-vi...
“Devastating flash floods, fatalities loom heavy over city council meeting”
Members of the Wheeling City Council and city administration express their condolences and support for those affected by weekend floods at their recent city council meeting.
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Members of the Wheeling City Council and city administration express their condolences and support for those affected by weekend floods at their recent city council meeting.
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Devastating flash floods, fatalities loom heavy over city council meeting
Members of the Wheeling City Council and city administration express their condolences and support for those affected by weekend floods at their recent city council meeting.
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June 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“Devastating flash floods, fatalities loom heavy over city council meeting”
Members of the Wheeling City Council and city administration express their condolences and support for those affected by weekend floods at their recent city council meeting.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/devastatin...
Members of the Wheeling City Council and city administration express their condolences and support for those affected by weekend floods at their recent city council meeting.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/devastatin...
Updated: Authorities now say seven are dead from Saturday's flash floods after the body of a 71-year-old woman was found in the Ohio River near New Martinsville roughly 40 miles south of Wheeling.
The Intelligencer reports one is still missing.
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The Intelligencer reports one is still missing.
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Victims from Saturday’s flash floods identified; Recovery efforts continue
At a press conference, authorities identified the six confirmed victims from Saturday’s devastating flash floods. Two people remain unaccounted for as recovery operations continue.
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June 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Updated: Authorities now say seven are dead from Saturday's flash floods after the body of a 71-year-old woman was found in the Ohio River near New Martinsville roughly 40 miles south of Wheeling.
The Intelligencer reports one is still missing.
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The Intelligencer reports one is still missing.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/victims-fr...
"Victims from Saturday’s flash floods identified; Recovery efforts continue"
At a press conference, authorities identified the six confirmed victims from Saturday’s devastating flash floods. Two people remain unaccounted for as recovery operations continue.
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At a press conference, authorities identified the six confirmed victims from Saturday’s devastating flash floods. Two people remain unaccounted for as recovery operations continue.
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Victims from Saturday’s flash floods identified; Recovery efforts continue
At a press conference, authorities identified the six confirmed victims from Saturday’s devastating flash floods. Two people remain unaccounted for as recovery operations continue.
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June 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"Victims from Saturday’s flash floods identified; Recovery efforts continue"
At a press conference, authorities identified the six confirmed victims from Saturday’s devastating flash floods. Two people remain unaccounted for as recovery operations continue.
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At a press conference, authorities identified the six confirmed victims from Saturday’s devastating flash floods. Two people remain unaccounted for as recovery operations continue.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/victims-fr...
“Five dead, several missing after flash floods devastate Ohio County”
Rescue operations are continuing after flash floods ravaged Ohio County late Saturday evening. At least five are confirmed dead with several more missing.
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Rescue operations are continuing after flash floods ravaged Ohio County late Saturday evening. At least five are confirmed dead with several more missing.
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Five dead, several missing after flash floods devastate Ohio County
Rescue operations are continuing after flash floods ravaged Ohio County late Saturday evening. At least five are confirmed dead with several more missing.
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June 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“Five dead, several missing after flash floods devastate Ohio County”
Rescue operations are continuing after flash floods ravaged Ohio County late Saturday evening. At least five are confirmed dead with several more missing.
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Rescue operations are continuing after flash floods ravaged Ohio County late Saturday evening. At least five are confirmed dead with several more missing.
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The neighborhood cats don’t want to be my friend and it hurts more than any human rejection could.
June 13, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The neighborhood cats don’t want to be my friend and it hurts more than any human rejection could.
Birthday sandwiched between the Pulse Nightclub shooting and Trump’s birthday. I don’t want to hear it.
June 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Birthday sandwiched between the Pulse Nightclub shooting and Trump’s birthday. I don’t want to hear it.
“Local fashion show sparks visions of what could be in Wheeling”
With Wheeling at a crossroads between what was and what could be, a first-of-its-kind Friendly City fashion show saw attendees dream of a brighter future for the city.
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With Wheeling at a crossroads between what was and what could be, a first-of-its-kind Friendly City fashion show saw attendees dream of a brighter future for the city.
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Local fashion show sparks visions of what could be in Wheeling
With Wheeling at a crossroads between what was and what could be, a first-of-its-kind Friendly City fashion show saw attendees dream of a brighter future for the city.
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June 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“Local fashion show sparks visions of what could be in Wheeling”
With Wheeling at a crossroads between what was and what could be, a first-of-its-kind Friendly City fashion show saw attendees dream of a brighter future for the city.
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With Wheeling at a crossroads between what was and what could be, a first-of-its-kind Friendly City fashion show saw attendees dream of a brighter future for the city.
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“Rosemary Ketchum reacts to charges filed in anonymous mailer investigation”
Rosemary Ketchum, former candidate for mayor in Wheeling, shares her thoughts on charges filed in the investigation on last year’s anonymous political mailers.
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Rosemary Ketchum, former candidate for mayor in Wheeling, shares her thoughts on charges filed in the investigation on last year’s anonymous political mailers.
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Rosemary Ketchum reacts to charges filed in anonymous mailer investigation
Rosemary Ketchum, former candidate for mayor in Wheeling, shares her thoughts on charges filed in the investigation on last year’s anonymous political mailers.
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June 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Rosemary Ketchum reacts to charges filed in anonymous mailer investigation”
Rosemary Ketchum, former candidate for mayor in Wheeling, shares her thoughts on charges filed in the investigation on last year’s anonymous political mailers.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ketchum-re...
Rosemary Ketchum, former candidate for mayor in Wheeling, shares her thoughts on charges filed in the investigation on last year’s anonymous political mailers.
www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/ketchum-re...