https://theintelligencer.net/sports/top-sports/2016/08/laase-returns-to-west-liberty%E2%80%88as-softball-assistant-coach/
Recent WLU Grad, Seger Bonifant, Goes Pro
https://theintelligencer.net/sports/top-sports/2016/09/west-liberty-grad-bonifant-realizes-pro-dream/
Shawn Schoonmaker – 2007
Shawn Aaron Schoonmaker, of Wellsburg, WV took his last off road journey to heaven on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born February 29, 1984 in Wheeling, WV son of Read More
Seger Bonifant – 2016
WLU Athletics Former West Liberty standout Seger Bonifant signed a one-year deal with Club Baloncesto Clavijo of the Spanish LEB Gold League in Spain.
Gregory Sacco – 1971
Gregory S. Sacco, 67, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 24, 1949, in Wheeling, a son of the Read More
Hilltopper Athletic Club – Save Your Seat
Interested in the joining the Hilltopper Athletic Club? Click here to visit the HAC page!
Carrie Laase – 2002
Carrie is returning to West Liberty University as an assistant coach under head coach Herb Minch.
WLU Topp-OARS participate in Dragon Boat Race
Thanks to everyone who rowed our boat as we represented West Liberty University in Saturday’s Dragon Boat fundraiser in support of King’s Daughters Child Care Center!
Gabrielle Schmid Helms – 2011
Gabrielle Schmid and Steven Helms were united in marriage at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wheeling with the Rev. Cody Ford officiating. The Read More
Brandi Burger Barrett – 2015
Brandi Cyndel Burger and Jeffery George David Barrett were united in marriage Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, with Stephanie Ferrell officiating the ceremony. The bride is the daughter Read More
Dr. William Mercer – 1975
August 20, 2016 by Maureen Zambito WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 20, 2016 — WLU Alumnus Dr. William Mercer, medical director of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, was honored last night Read More
Zachary Amedro – 2010
AUGUST 18, 2016 BY MAUREEN ZAMBITO WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 18, 2016 — West Liberty University assistant football coach and alumnus Zach Amedro was recently inducted into the Ohio Valley Read More
Leah Duck Gunther – 2004
Leah and husband, Bret, welcomed their baby girl into the world on April 29th 2016 at 3:40 pm at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s in Westerville, OH. Savannah Marie was 9 Read More
John Schultz – 1992
Wheeling Police Sgt. John Schultz recently won his second “West Virginia PRO of The Year Award” from the State Division of Justice and Community Services in the past three years. Read More
Nick Howell – 2002
Nick Howell and his wife Wendy just celebrated their 10th anniversary on Aug. 12. They are the proud parents of 2 daugthers. (Lindsey 5 & Lakyn 2). They live in Read More
Alumnus Dr. Mercer Named 2016 Good Samaritan
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Aug. 20, 2016 — WLU Alumnus Dr. William Mercer, medical director of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, was honored last night by the board of directors of Read More
Todd Cover – 1998
In February 2016, the board of directors of Belmont Savings Bank announced the appointment of Todd D. Cover as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to assuming the presidency, he Read More
Higher Education Contributes $2.7 Billion to State Economy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Aug. 4, 2016 – West Virginia’s 21 public institutions of higher education contributed approximately $2.7 billion to the state’s economy in 2014, according to a report released today by the Read More
Samantha Van Lanen Folmar – 2013
Reese Allen Folmar and Samantha Ray Van Lanen were united in marriage Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 at Elm Grove United Methodist Church in Wheeling, with the Rev. Bryan Carpenter officiating Read More
Vickie Cain Long – 1996
She is currently serving as Gas Control Committee Chair for the Southern Gas Association.
Four Alumni Featured in Local Magazine
West Liberty University’s alumni include thousands of professionals in all walks of life. Recently four highly successful examples were featured in the popular InWheeling magazine, a quarterly lifestyle and society Read More
Samuel Andy – 1963
Samuel John “Coach” Andy, 76, of Wheeling, West Virginia, died July 30, 2016, at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, with his wife, Sandra Jean “Sandy” (Arnett) Andy, family, and several loved ones Read More
Mary Jane Reaney Ritson – 1945
Mary Jane Ritson, 95, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Trinity West. She was born April 7, 1921 in Washington, PA a daughter of the late Read More
Judy McConn Fischlin – 1966
Proclamation from the city of Euclid for hirer contributions to the City of Euclid Adult Women’s Softball. After playing many years in the recreation women’s league, she organized the Vintage Read More
Raymond Kolinski – 2003
Raymond L Kolinski, 70, of Wheeling, WV passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Wheeling on July 30, 1945, son of Felix and Read More
Bernard Bachmann – 1944
Bernard (Bernie) Handlan Bachmann, 90, of Wheeling died Monday July 18, 2016. He was born May 13, 1926 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Howard Francis Bachmann and Helen Read More
Frank Kaiser – 1958
Frank Joseph Kaiser, 83, of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully July 15, 2016 at Hubbard House Hospice Care. He was born December 3, 1932. Preceding him in death were his Read More
Ashlea Bland Minch – 2004
Ashlea Minch was recently hired as the new principal at Woodsdale Elementary in the Ohio County School system. Previously, she was a teacher at both Wheeling Middle School and Elm Read More
Machele Miller Dunn – 2014
Machele Lynn Miller and Jared Michael Dunn were united in marriage on Friday, July 9, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church in Moundsville, with Michael Dunn officiating the ceremony. The bride Read More
Mary Alice Coburn Snyder – 1974
Albert and Mary Alice (Coburn) Snyder of Concord Township, Ohio, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on June 15, 2016. They were united in marriage on June 15, 1991, in Kirtland Read More
