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Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax, can't do it on his own

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war. The president cannot suspend the federal tax on his own. Congress would have to approve the move. Lawmakers from both parties have pushed for a gas-tax suspension, saying it would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on their cars and trucks to get to work and school and run everyday errands. As of Monday, the average national gas price was $4.52 a gallon, according to the AAA motor ...

Pepperoni Roll Festival makes its debut at Wheeling Park

WHEELING - Wheeling Park hosted its inaugural Pepperoni Roll Festival on Saturday, celebrating one of West Virginia’s most iconic culinary traditions - the pepperoni roll. The event featured a live cooking demonstration, a pepperoni roll cook-off, live music, food and more for visitors of ...

Belmont County educator awarded scholarship

NELSONVILLE — Hanna Vera, a Spanish teacher, farm assistant and dorm parent at Olney Friends School, has received a full scholarship to pursue an advanced degree through an anonymous gift to Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and a partnership with American College of Education. Vera is part of FAO’s Growing Home Fellowship, a five-year program launched in 2023 to recruit and prepare young educators for leadership roles in their communities. She is among 15 fellows selected to receive ACE scholarships through a competitive application process. “These scholarships will allow Hanna ...

Wheeling University holds 68th commencement ceremony

WHEELING — Wheeling University commencement speaker and alumnus Gerald F. Schroer Jr. congratulated the Class of 2026 while outlining key life lessons on integrity, friendship, failure, faith and understanding, saying those principles will guide graduates throughout their lives. A ...