Explore a Gothic-style fortress, prehistoric burial ground and more with a day­cation trip to Moundsville, W.Va. Sitting about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, Moundsville is tucked along the Ohio River in Marshall County. First settled in 1771 by James and Samuel Tomlinson of England and originally known as Grave Creek,
Lorelei Williams, an 8th grade student at Moundsville Middle School, was among the top winners in this year’s essay contest held by the County Commissioners Association of West Virginia. Eleven other students from different counties also received awards ranging from first place to honorable mention. Williams was one of four students to receive honorable mention […]