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eayres@theintelligencer.net Wheeling Police Lt. Josh Sanders and Chief Shawn Schwertfeger, from left, pay tribute to the nine fallen members of the Wheeling Police Department who â over the course of more than a century of the department’s history â gave their lives in the line of duty. (Photo by Eric Ayres) A wreath in memory of the police officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice was displayed Monday at WesBanco Arena, where descendants and relatives of fallen Wheeling Police officers joined the members of the public and local law enforcement community in their honor. (Photo by Eric Ayres) Members of the Wheeling Police Department Honor Guard prepare to fire a 21-gun salute outside WesBanco Arena near Heritage Port on Monday during the eighth annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. (Photo by Eric Ayres)
NAILERS ANNOUNCE 2021-22 SCHEDULE
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the 2021-22 season - the 30th season of professional hockey in Wheeling.
The Nailers have a very family friendly schedule, as 33 of the team s 36 home games will be played either on weekends or holidays, including Thanksgiving Eve, the traditional New Year s Eve game, and for the first time ever at home, New Year s Day. Wheeling will play the majority of its schedule (55 of 72 games) against the Central Division, as long time rivals Cincinnati, Toledo, and Kalamazoo return after a one-year absence, while the new team in Coralville, Iowa will also be part of the mix. The Nailers will see a total of 12 different opponents, as Atlanta, Kansas City, Norfolk, Orlando, Reading, and Wichita are all on the schedule as well. The most frequent opponent will have a rivalry carry over from this season, as the Nailers and Indy Fuel will face-of
May 7, 2021
City of Wheeling’s Bike Share Ready for Riders
WHEELING, W.VA. – With the onset of spring and warmer temperatures, the City of Wheeling’s bike share program is ready for riders.
Through a partnership with The Health Plan, bike share launched in October 2019, but did not see any activity in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Director of Parks and Recreation Rochelle Barry said the bikes, stationed near the front entrance to WesBanco Arena and adjacent to Heritage Trail, are back and ready for use.
“For $2 an hour, the public can access bicycles on a short-term basis. All you need is the MOVATIC app on your smart phone and you ll be ready to hit the trail,” she said, noting Wheeling’s program consists of 10 bikes. “These bikes are designed for leisure riding by adults and are considered a shared asset amongst the community. This provides an additional opportunity for people to enjoy our wonderful trails.”
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Komets forward Alan Lyszczarczyk and goalie Trevor Gorsuch, right, defend the net from the Wheeling Nailers Nick Rivera on Saturday in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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Komets defenseman Nick Boka, left, defends the Wheeling Nailers Brendan Harris on Saturday in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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Komets forward Jackson Leef, right, looks to make a pass as he’s defended by the Wheeling Nailers’ Patrick Watling on Saturday in Wheeling, W.Va.
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The Komets Blake Siebenaler, right, prepares to check the Wheeling Nailers Joshua Winquist, who had just passed the puck up the boards in Wheeling, West Virginia.