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11/05/2026

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11/02/2026

MSM’s obituary section is intended to remember our neighbors and loved ones who have passed away. It also serves as a reminder that every person has dignity worth recognizing in life and death, even those we may struggle to see.

Happy All Souls Day/Day of the Dead from Mustard Seed Mountain

Mourning our dead is one of the oldest and most important functions of a society; but it is one that tragically too many members of our overlooked communities miss out on - either the opportunity to do so for their friends and family, or at their own passing. We offer this section - with as much inf

11/02/2026

Although commonplace for many of us, having an ID is truly a precious commodity. It is like holding a set of keys that can get you into places and give you access to the things you need and want. It’s easy to take for granted when we have a driver’s license or state ID in our wallet. To get it, all we had to do was upload our information to the DMV website with our payment information and it was delivered right to our mailbox. The worst-case scenario is we had to take that undesirable trip to the DMV. But for some people, especially for someone experiencing homelessness or other poverty issues, obtaining an ID can seem like an insurmountable barrier.

Although commonplace for many of us, having an ID is truly a precious commodity. It is like holding a set of keys that can get you into places and give you access to the things you need and want. It’s easy to take for granted when we have a driver’s license or state ID in our wallet. To get it, ...

10/27/2026

We asked community members "What Makes You Feel Confident?" - here's what they said:

10/27/2026

Independent thinker, cat lover, poet and aspiring motivational speaker are all words Maureen Mitchell would use to describe herself. And, as a writer, words are everything to Maureen. A Mustard Seed Mountain vendor and contributor, Maureen is passionate about sharing her story and uplifting those who struggle with mental illness.

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Independent thinker, cat lover, poet and aspiring motivational speaker are all words Maureen Mitchell would use to describe herself. And, as a writer, words are everything to Maureen. A Mustard Seed Mountain vendor and contributor, Maureen is passionate about sharing her story and uplifting those wh

10/27/2026

If there is one thing I know, it is that people are either defined by – or defy – their past, so I wanted to start by researching Walter Reuther's background. What I found was a rich history not only of the Reuther family but also of the Ohio Valley Trade and Labor Assembly (OVTLA). There were so many incredible people who made the OVTLA a prominent ambassador for equal pay of men and women, women's suffrage, and the eight-hour workday.

Furthermore, the organization also took an early progressive stance on race and gender equality. As I learned about just how much the OVTLA did for its community and the social regard it held for all people, I knew I had to write about some of the prominent figures that not only fought for Wheeling and West Virginia’s Labor rights, but who would eventually go on to do so on a national level.

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I was visiting The Mother Jones Center for Resilient Community when a conversation came up about how all people are people, deserving dignity and respect. This led to the mention of Walter Reuther, some of the incredible things that he did in his lifetime, and that he grew up right here in Wheeling,

10/19/2026

As a registered nurse at a behavioral health center, Sarah Williams has devoted her adult life to treating people struggling with addiction. She has a fierce drive to help others heal.

But just over a decade ago, Sarah sat squarely on the opposite side of the provider-patient relationship.

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As a registered nurse at a behavioral health center, Sarah Williams has devoted her adult life to treating people struggling with addiction. She has a fierce drive to help others heal. But just over a decade ago, Sarah sat squarely on the opposite side of the provider-patient relationship.

10/19/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to educate on domestic violence and honor its victims and survivors.

The YWCA receives at least three calls a week regarding domestic abuse in the Wheeling area and beyond. But for many survivors, escaping the abuse is only the first barrier.

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The YWCA receives at least three calls a week regarding domestic abuse in the Wheeling area and beyond. But for many survivors, escaping the abuse is only the first barrier.

10/14/2026

This fall marks three years since Wheeling’s city council passed legislation banning eating, sleeping, cooking food and storing belongings in public spaces – effectively making it illegal to be homeless. As many have observed, homelessness is perhaps more visible now in Wheeling as the ban merely displaces but does not alleviate homelessness, just as several dozen homeless service providers warned.

Mustard Seed Mountain’s staff looks back on the past several years of local anti-homeless legislation, which can be closely traced back to the national political climate and rhetoric about unhoused communities.

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This fall marks three years since Wheeling’s city council passed legislation banning eating, sleeping, cooking food and storing belongings in public spaces – effectively making it illegal to be homeless. As many have observed, homelessness is perhaps more visible now in Wheeling as the ban merel...

08/10/2026

Check out our summer issue art & poetry submissions!

Art by Kelly Reasbeck

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