WHEELING — The local Knights of Columbus group began what is expected to be a yearly tradition Saturday of placing wreaths on veterans’ graves at holiday time.

Volunteers with the Knights of Columbus Charles Carroll Assembly 1185 gathered at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Wheeling to accomplish the task.

A total of 100 wreaths were placed by the Knights of Columbus volunteers on Saturday, and the plan is to increase that number in the coming years.

“This is our first year. It will be done every year going out,” said Ken Staley, faithful navigator for the Knights of Columbus.

“This year (selection of veterans’ graves) was random. Next year, we will expand the program and reach out to families who are buried here and ask if they want to participate. Our ultimate goal is that we will lay a wreat

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