Robert A. Defrank

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Patience, Hard Work, Community Are Keys To Success For Sheila Archer

Mar 4, 2024 | theintelligencer.net | Robert A. Defrank

WHEELING - Sheila Archer, director of rehabilitation services at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital and a speech-language pathologist, lives by the message of patience, hard work and community. Archer describes herself as an "empty nester" as of this year and currently not involved in any civic organizations, volunteering and participating in her children's school and extracurricular activities. She is married to Bruce Archer, her husband of 31 years.
Betsy Delk Leads WLU Foundation

Feb 26, 2024 | theintelligencer.net | Robert A. Defrank

WEST LIBERTY - Betsy Delk found her calling lending assistance to students as director of the West Liberty University Foundation. Delk is responsible for raising, managing and stewarding private funds to support and strengthen West Liberty University and provide opportunities for WLU students. "My staff and I work closely with Dr. (Tim) Borchers, the university's president, and the members of his cabinet and college deans to prioritize campus needs and align them with donors.
Patrol looks back on traffic during 2023

Jan 4, 2024 | timesleaderonline.com | Robert A. Defrank

Jan 4, 2024 Robert DeFrank Times Leader Staff Writer By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Times Leader Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The New Year weekend brought a rush of traffic as motorists took to the roads to celebrate and look forward to 2024. However. the holiday did turn tragic for some. According to provisional reports from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there were six fatal crashes and seven fatalities statewide during the holiday weekend Friday-Monday. Five were not wearing available seat belts....
Hoagland retiring from state Senate

Nov 15, 2023 | timesleaderonline.com | Robert A. Defrank

Offers thanks and encouragement to District 30 residents Nov 15, 2023 By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Times Leader Staff Writer COLUMBUS — Ohio Sen. Frank Hoagland said his time in office has made him more appreciative of the quality of his district’s residents and the strength and potential of the area for the future. On Tuesday, Hoagland, R-Mingo Junction, announced his planned retirement from the Ohio Senate, with his resignation to take effect Dec. 1. He was first elected to represent the 30th...
Lip Sync Challenge raises money for kids’ wishes

Sep 23, 2023 | timesleaderonline.com | Robert A. Defrank

By ROBERT A. DEFRANKTimes Leader Staff WriterWHEELING — Local notables will show their talent on-stage and raise money to make the wishes of some brave children come true with the fifth annual lip sync challenge fundraiser for A Special Wish, 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling. Annmarie O’Grady, executive director of the Ohio Valley chapter of A Special Wish, hopes for a full house. The event is being presented by The Health Plan.
Staying Clean Car Show a blast on Saturday

Sep 11, 2023 | timesleaderonline.com | Robert A. Defrank

By ROBERT A. DEFRANKTimes Leader Staff WriterST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Staying Clean drug-free club will have funds to keep helping students stay off drugs, thanks in large part to the fundraising efforts of the annual Belmont County Car Bike and Truck Staying Clean Show. The event was held Saturday at the Ohio Valley Mall. Funds raised go to paying for drug testing for club members, as well as toward rewards and a year-end picnic.
Contention over Fire/EMS at Powhatan Point

Aug 2, 2023 | timesleaderonline.com | Robert A. Defrank

POWHATAN POINT — The future of the village fire and EMT department was a subject of contention Tuesday night, including the resignation of an EMS captain, who was then escorted from the council meeting. This after Mayor Chris Heslep informed council that Josh Cooper had resigned as fire chief shortly before the meeting. Ben Taylor will act as interim chief and will be sworn in at a later date. EMS captain Mark Petho objected, saying there were numerous “allegations” against Taylor.
St. C. mayor seeking reelection

Jul 31, 2023 | timesleaderonline.com | Robert A. Defrank

By ROBERT A. DEFRANKTimes Leader Staff WriterST. CLAIRSVILLE — Mayor Kathryn Thalman plans to seek reelection, saying she is concluding a successful first term with many ongoing projects. “We’ve got too much good stuff going on to stop now, so I want to see it through,” Thalman said. Thalman was elected in a turbulent three-way race against then-incumbent mayor Terry Pugh and fellow challenger Bill Brooks.