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Former Wheeling lawyer Paul Harris to self report to prison following sentencing

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WHEELING – Former Wheeling lawyer Paul Harris didn’t just steal money from his victims, he also stole their trust and then stomped on it. Harris, 62, was sentenced to 97 months, or 8 years and one month, in federal prison on Monday by U.S. District Court Judge John Bailey. He was convicted last November of 29 counts of fraud and money laundering. As part of his sentence he must pay $701,623.86 in restitution to his victims. Harris must self-report to prison on May 6. Bailey said based on the evidence presented to the jury, Harris manipulated and lied to his clients in a variety ...

JobsOhio controversy prompts legislative action

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The involvement of an Ohio non-profit group in a controversy that led to the resignation of The Ohio State University’s president has prompted proposed legislation to increase oversight of the agency. The proposed JobsOhio Transparency Act follows the resignation of former Ohio State ...

Families enjoy sensory-friendly matinee Towngate Theatre

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WHEELING – Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre became an inclusive sensory-friendly space for a matinee showing of "The Secret Life of Pets" on Sunday afternoon. The free event, hosted by Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, provided free popcorn and discounted refreshments to attendees. ...

'Twin Pops' Go Natural With Their Food Dyes

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WHEELING – The rainbow of colors in a bag of Ziegenfelder “Twin Pops” made in Wheeling will now come from natural sources. But parents might not want to tell their children that vegetables have found their way into the frozen confection. “We have been preparing for years, knowing ...

Ohio Valley Mall celebrates Golden Ticket Cinema opening

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Members of the St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the return of movie theaters at the Ohio Valley Mall with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at Golden Ticket Cinemas. President and CEO John Bloemeke said that the ceremony was a great way to celebrate the ...

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

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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 ...