June 9, 2018 The Circus Saints and Sinners held their annual Party in the Park this year and the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley was chosen as the beneficiary. Hundreds of community members came out in support of the event. Perkins catered a wonderful dinner and Jukebox played music throughout the night at Levenson Shelter at Oglebay Park. The …
Record Breaking Chili Cook-off
Thank you to everyone who sponsored, attended volunteered or made chili for the annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off. The City of Wheeling and event chairperson, Rose Humway-Warmuth, surpassed past years’ totals and presented the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley with their biggest donation from the Chili cook-off to date. Thanks so much to Harvey Goodman Realtors and Highland Park Luxury Apartments and Town-homes …
Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off
May 29th, 2018 Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off (WHEELING) The annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off is set for Saturday, June 2nd, at Wheeling Heritage Port. The event features award-winning chili and entertainment by Steal Casa and New Age Adenas from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees can purchase tasting tickets (2 tickets for $1.00) from volunteers stationed throughout the cook-off site. …
Williams Lea Chili Cook-off
May 15, 2018 WHEELING, W. Va. – Back by popular demand, the Williams Lea Tag Chili Cook-off takes place on Friday, May 18 at the company’s Main Street office in the Stone Center. Now in its second year, the event, which benefits the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley, challenges WLT staff to show off their chili-making skills and …
Mother Son Dance
Moms kicked off Mother’s Day Weekend by bringing their handsome little date for a very special evening at Grand Vue Park! Guests enjoyed snacks, drinks, desserts, pictures and prizes as well as a Chinese auction and raffle. And of course… dancing! We were thrilled to have DJs Donnie Gilbert and Dugger on board for the event. Funds raised went to …
Southwestern Energy Clay Shoot
May 4, 2018 Dilliner, PA Thank you to Southwestern Energy who held a clay shoot on Thursday, May 3rd, to benefit the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley. The event hosted over 70 teams from company partners all over of the region. More than 280 people filed into Hunting Hill to compete and to enjoy some delicious food, good …
United Way Announces New Executive and Associate Directors
WHEELING, WV… The Board of Directors of the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley in Wheeling, West Virginia, announced the appointment of Jessica Rine as Executive Director. Rine replaced George Smoulder, who retired at the end of March after spending a decade in the role. “We are thrilled to have Jessica take on this leadership role at the United …
We have moved!
WHEELING, WV… The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley in Wheeling, West Virginia, has relocated its office to 1307 Chapline Street in Wheeling. The office is located on the first floor of First Presbyterian Church’s office building and is accessible from street level. “Being street level on Chapline gives us a presence in downtown Wheeling,” said Associate Director Jessica …
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GEORGE SMOULDER TO RETIRE FROM THE UNITED WAY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY
WHEELING, WV… The Board of Directors of the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley in Wheeling, West Virginia, announce the retirement of Executive Director George Smoulder. Smoulder has spent ten years as Executive Director and will end his successful tenure on March 31. “George is one of our area’s unsung heroes,” exclaimed Board President Jason Haswell. “He has lead …
Operation Toy Lift
Photo by Casey Junkins Busy preparing for “Operation Toy Lift,” set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Macy’s at the Ohio Valley Mall, from left, are Belmont County Sheriff Dave Lucas, Macy’s store manager Jennifer Prietsch and mall Marketing Director Candi Noble-Greathouse. Wheeling Intelligencer, CASEY JUNKINS St. Clairsville OH: Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger and Belmont County Sheriff …