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It started here in Wheeling, believe it or not, back in the 1940s. That’s when people started leaving the Friendly City for opportunity across the Ohio River. There were 60,659 residents in Wheeling in 1930, and little by a lot since, the city’s population has dipped below 27,000 for the first time in 150 years. And when that takes place, the tax base shrinks, changes take place, decay threatens safety, crime increases, and government kicks cans down the road over and over again. Thankfully, efforts have been made by both the private and public sectors over the past few decades to bridge the region’s Rust Belt era to a still undefined but developing resurrection.One significant advantage Wheeling will have is, by the end of 2025, the state will have spent more than $360 million on infrastructure makeovers to the bridges and ramps along Interstate 70, to the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, and on the current $32 million streetscape in the downtown.This retaining wall along 14th Street is what supports Lind Street in East Wheeling, and it appears to need attention from the City of Wheeling.“Everyone knows downtown Wheeling will never be the retail area it once was because that’s not what downtown are these days,” said Erikka Storch, a former state lawmaker who was the Chamber of Commerce president during the 2010s. “The interstate work was long overdue, and the project on the Suspension Bridge was on the schedule for eight years until it finally took place because of the tour bus incident.“Even though the streetscape was delayed a couple of times because of the city, it’s still going to make a very positive difference in our downtown, and that’s very exciting to me. I can’t wait to see it for myself and I’m sure a lot of other people feel the same way,” she said. “I just know I’m thankful for the vision of former mayor Andy McKenize. If he didn’t see what was possible, and then make the deal with the state, who knows where’d we be today.”Another advantage, ironically, will be delivered by destruction.Despite the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the electric scooter company in December, the Bird vehicles have remained available in many areas of the city.The $7 million demolition of the OVMC campus officially started nine days ago with crews starting with the Northwood and Hillcrest buildings. The plan calls for both of the former nurse’s quarters to be taken down next, and then the South and East buildings and the Education and Administration structure will follow.The West Tower, home of the general hospital and its EMSTAR unit until the sudden closure in late September 2019, is last on general contractor F.R. Bienke’s razing list.“It’s going to be a gradual process because of how large the campus is, and because of the removal of the materials that have to be moved away,” explained Bob Herron, Wheeling’s city manager since 2001. “The asbestos removal has taken place, and now the company will go one building at a time. It’s going to take some time.“But after the demolition, WVU (Health System) will begin the construction of the regional cancer center, so that’s the good news,” he said. “We’re also demolishing the parking garage on Chapline (Street), so a lot is happening in that area right now.”The Christmas Store at the Teacher's Store in Center Market is conducting its final clearance sale. and will close for good in the near future.The view from this open lot in Center Wheeling offers a look at what's taken place thanks to the population decline in a once prominent neighborhood.The south market house at Centre Market is home to several eateries, including Coleman's Fish Market, Tito's on the Market, Michael's Beef House, and Valley Cheese.Vegetation has caused much of the tunnel's eastside facade to become stained and unattractive since its last cleaning in 2009.The recent frigid evenings have kept families indoors and playing board games such as this classic. The number of venues offering live music has declined, but there still are several offering local performers on Friday and Saturday evenings.When Wesbanco Bank constructed its headquarters in downtown Wheeling back during the late 1970s, it changed the city's skyline forever. Despite the continued
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W.Va. Dept. of Education Releases Annual Assessment Results
Charleston, W.Va. - West Virginia continues to see improvements in student achievement in most grades, as demonstrated by the 2026 student assessment results released today at the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) meeting in Charleston. Due to the hard work of administrators, educators and students, the 2026 proficiency rates in math and English language arts (ELA) now exceed 2019 pre-COVID proficiency rates overall and at most grade levels. The state’s overall percent proficient in math increased from 38% to 39%, while ELA proficiency remained steady at 48%. In science, which is only administered in Grades 5, 8 and 11, the percent proficient dropped from 30% to 29%, which was the same as in 2024. Students in most grades continued to see improvement with only a few exceptions. Mathematics The proficiency rate among all students for math is 39.4%, higher than the 38.7% before the pandemic. Almost all grade levels increased in math, with a 2% increase in Grades 5, 6 and 7 and a 1% increase in Grades 3, 8 and 11, reflecting continued growth in student learning. Grade 4 proficiency decreased by one percentage point. ELA Overall, ELA proficiency remained flat but still above pre-COVID levels. The percent proficient in ELA from 2025 to 2026 increased in Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. Rates stayed the same in Grades 3 and 4. The outlier was Grade 11 ELA proficiency, which dropped 4% from 55% to 51%. The College Board has reported similar results on the SAT School Day in reading and writing from 2025 to 2026 in other states as well. Chronic absenteeism impacts student outcomes, with a distinct correlation of lower proficiency results among students who are chronically absent. This includes nearly 15% lower proficiency rates in ELA and 20% lower rates in math across all grades. “Our teachers, administrators and staff in our public schools are working extremely hard every day to support our students and advance their learning, health and overall outcomes,” said State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. “The increases we are experiencing are the result of the dedication of these men and women. They see our children’s potential and ensure their needs are met so they can be successful in school and beyond.” The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has continued several initiatives to support student learning. The literacy campaign known as Ready, Read, Write, West Virginia focuses on the Science of Reading in early grades. The department’s Unite with Numeracy targets improvement in mathematics. A recent national study revealed some of the challenges facing the Mountain State, ranking it second in the nation for the most underprivileged children. Contributing factors include low-income households, low workforce participation rates and the number of children living in foster care or with grandparents. “It is difficult to compare West Virginia with states that have growing economies, bustling populations and higher educational attainment along with higher job participation rates,” Superintendent Blatt said. “However, as public schools and educators, we will continue to work through our challenges to give our children the best education and opportunities to succeed.” The overall 2026 results include combined student performance across grade levels and across all the state’s summative assessments, including the West Virginia General Summative Assessment in Grades 3-8, the SAT School Day in Grade 11 and the West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment (WVASA) in Grades 3-8 and 11. The WVASA is administered to students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The accountability assessment results are based on the performance of students who are enrolled for a full academic year, meaning they were enrolled for at least 135 days during the school year and were present in the end-of-year enrollment file. For complete assessment results, including county- and school-level results, please visit the ZoomWV Dashboard. Read the full article
Wheeling Nailers Sign Goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo
Experienced Netminder has Played in Over 100 AHL Games WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers are excited to announce their ninth player signing of the 2026 offseason. Wheeling has signed goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo to an ECHL contract. Kaskisuo, 32, is entering his 12th professional season, having spent time in a variety of leagues in North America and Europe. Starting at the top in North America, Kasimir has appeared in two NHL contests, as he entered the crease once each for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators. The experienced netminder enjoyed his best success in the AHL, as he played parts of six seasons for the Toronto Marlies, Chicago Wolves, and Laval Rocket. Kaskisuo has a 53-36-13 record, a 2.68 goals against average, a .909 save percentage, and eight shutouts in 108 career AHL games. He was also the starting goalie for two playoff runs with the Marlies. In the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs, Kasimir won each of his first eight starts, helping Toronto reach the Eastern Conference Final. One year later, Kaskisuo was selected to participate in the AHL All-Star Classic. Kasimir has also been between the pipes for 47 ECHL games with the Orlando Solar Bears, Norfolk Admirals, Bloomington Bison, and Utah Grizzlies. He has a 19-18-7 career mark in the ECHL. The Vantaa, Finland native has played three pro seasons in Europe - two with Leksands IF in the Swedish Hockey League and one with Joensuun Kiekko-Pojat in the Mestis in Finland. Kaskisuo posted the highest win total of his professional career with Leksands in 2021-22, as he was victorious 23 times, to go along with a 2.64 goals against average and a .910 save percentage. Kasimir recorded a 2.85 goals against average in 15 matches last season in his home country. Prior to playing professionally, the netminder played two seasons of college hockey at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Kaskisuo went 37-29-8 with a 2.10 goals against average, a .920 save percentage, and six shutouts in 75 games with the Bulldogs. Kasimir Kaskisuo and the Wheeling Nailers will begin the 2026-27 season in Indy on Friday, October 16th. The first home game is Saturday, October 24th against the Toledo Walleye. For information about season tickets, group tickets, ticket packages, and more, call (304) 234-GOAL or visit wheelingnailers.com. The Wheeling Nailers, considered one of the top things to do in Wheeling, West Virginia, provide affordable family entertainment for fans throughout the Ohio Valley. Read the full article
Benwood Hill Road Restricted Rest of August for Ditching
Marshall County, WV – A portion of County Route 2/4 (Benwood Hill Road), in Benwood, will be restricted to one lane, from milepost 0.22 to milepost 3.02, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, through Monday, August 24, 2026, for ditching. Flaggers will maintain traffic. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and expect slight delays. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the project schedule. Read the full article