WVNCC To Hold 2026 Commencement At WesBanco Arena

May 14, 2026

WHEELING — West Virginia Northern Community College will celebrate the achievements of its graduating class during its 2026 commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday at WesBanco Arena. The ceremony will feature CJ Goodwin as the commencement speaker and recognize Kate Nguyen, an accounting student originally from Saigon, Vietnam, as the 2026 class valedictorian. A total of 320 graduates will be recognized during the ceremony, with 335 certificates and degrees to be awarded across a wide range of academic programs. Nguyen will graduate with an associate of applied science degree in ...

Shadyside Mayor speaks candidly about future of village’s finances

May 13, 2026

SHADYSIDE — Mike Meintel addressed village residents Monday about last week’s election, which saw the village’s 1.35-mill levy voted down. During village council’s meeting Monday, Meintel addressed the public about the failure of the general fund levy. “The Shadyside village levy ...

City leaders question future of Martins Ferry’s 100-year-old municipal building

May 13, 2026

MARTINS FERRY — With the roof of the more than century old Martins Ferry Municipal Building continuing to deteriorate, city officials say they are nearing a crossroads on whether to repair the aging structure or pursue construction of a new facility altogether. During a recent discussion ...

Rotary celebrates 96 years, honors student leaders

May 13, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The St. Clairsville Noon Rotary Club celebrated its 96th anniversary Tuesday evening at the Rotary Shelter in Memorial Park. During the celebration, the club presented its annual scholarship to three St. Clairsville High School seniors: Taylor Tucker, Rachael Lampert and ...

Capito wins overwhelmingly in GOP Senate primary, Anderson to provide Democratic challenge

May 13, 2026

CHARLESTON - In a closed Republican primary, GOP voters gave U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore their seal of approval Tuesday night to seek a third six-year term, while voters in the Democratic primary endorsed the campaign of Morgantown community organizer Rachel Fetty Anderson over former state senate ...

Grants aim to spark tourism, celebrate history across Belmont County

May 13, 2026

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Tourism Council Board of Directors is pleased to announce that nearly $120,000 has been awarded to 45 nonprofit organizations across Belmont County through its 2026 Grant Assistance Program. The GAP Grant Program is designed to help “fill in the gap” ...