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Musical Passion Play ‘He’s Alive!’ Celebrates 20 Years

WHEELING — ‘He’s Alive!” the acclaimed musical passion play produced and directed by Heaven Bound Ministries, is returning to the historic Capitol Theatre in Wheeling this coming Palm Sunday weekend, March 22, 23 and 24. The Friday and Saturday performances of March 22 and 23 begin at ...

Community To Hit Jackpot With United Way Fundraiser

WHEELING — The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is excited to announce their upcoming fundraiser, Night at the Casino. This fun event will take place in the showroom at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack on Friday, Feb. 23. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the gourmet buffet and ...

St. Clairsville Moose Lodge Supports Community

ST. CLAIRSVILLE - St. Clairsville Moose Lodge #2504 this week presented a check for more than $16,000 to the Tri-County Help Center. A portion of funds generated through the operation of the Moose Lodge is donated annually to local nonprofits and to national efforts by the Loyal Order of the ...

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Time To Clam Up And Listen

I don’t know whether to be happy or sad after watching some of the Academy Awards show last week. I really just tuned in to see what outrageous outfits would appear on the red carpet. I find it intriguing what Hollywood’s elite considers high fashion in both women’s and men’s formal ...

Going, Going, Gone

Last Sunday was a beautiful day with warm temps and a mix of sunshine. It was also a perfect day for a Sunday drive. Now lately I have not enjoyed driving so much since there are road issues and, well, driver issues that can make being behind the wheel a real challenge. But on this particular ...

February, a Stepping Stone to Spring

It’s no secret that our winters in the Ohio Valley have been quite fickle the past few years. Unlike the days of our childhoods, there have been fewer snowstorms to coat our landscape. There is a mixed consensus over the desire or lack of desire for snow. I get it that skiers and ...

Finding Our Way

It’s no secret the state of Wheeling’s downtown and what is left of its streets. I say that because at a glance it’s hard to tell where the streets start and the large holes end. Now before you tell me how great it’s going to look in another year or so, that doesn’t ease the ...

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Martins Celebrate 62 Years

Don and Jean Martin of Wheeling are celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary this weekend. They were married on Aug. 12, 1961, at Grove Methodist Church by Reverend William Woods. Don is retired after being employed with the Kroger Co. for 43 years, and Jean also worked for Krogers for ...

Bennett-Welsch

Amanda SueEllen Bennett and Matthew Thomas Welsch would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Amanda is the alumni director for West Liberty University, and Matthew is the owner of Vagabond Kitchen in downtown Wheeling. Both Amanda and Matthew are alumni from West ...

McCabe-Butts

John and Kristen McCabe of Wheeling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melina Angela McCabe, to R. Michael Butts, son of Ronald and Tina Butts of Wheeling. The bride-to-be is a May 2023 graduate of West Virginia University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in biomedical ...

Acree-Grosso

Mr. John Acree and Dr. Susan Kinkead-Acree of Vienna, Virginia are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole, to Antonio Grosso, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Wharton of Wheeling, West Virginia, also the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grosso of Naples, Florida. Ms. Acree holds a ...

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McCleery, Lee

James McCleery and Brook Lee were united in marriage on June 9, 2023 at the Hyatt in Cambridge, Maryland. Dr. Jim Orr officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at the Hyatt. James is the son of Beth McCleery and the late Charles McCleery of both West Alexander, Pa. and Wheeling, W.Va. ...

Posteraro, Peckens

Breeci Peckens and Mario Posteraro were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, with The Very Rev. William Cross officiating. Parents of the couple are Doug and Judy Peckens of Yorkville, and John and Elaine Posteraro of Wexford, Pa. The ...

Albanese, Howard

Amanda Howard and Angelo Albanese were joined in marriage on June 24, at Armstrong Farms in Sarver, Pa. The wedding was officiated by Pastor Ron Cralton. The following reception was held at Armstrong Farms. The bride is the daughter of Alicia L. Howard and the late Paul R. Howard of Valley ...

Abe, Corona

Karen Corona Merritt announces the marriage of her daughter, Gretchen Danielle Corona, to Takeru Abe. The wedding took place in a civil ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, on March 13, 2022. The bride is the daughter of Karen Corona Merritt of Morgantown, and Robert Corona of East Elmhurst, New York. ...

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Olivers Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Katy and Curt Oliver of Wheeling are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple met during high school, were married Dec. 19, 1953 in Wheeling, and lived in north Wheeling before settling in Mozart to raise their family. They are members of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in ...

Whites Celebrate Golden

Charles E. (Chip) White Jr. and Martha Blizzard White of Wheeling celebrated their 50th anniversary on November 23. The couple’s wedding took place in 1973 at Saint Michael’s Church, officiated by Father Mario Claro and Reverend Robert Coupe. They have four daughters, four sons-in-law ...

Deans Celebrate Golden

Gary and Cindy Dean celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10, 2023. The couple currently reside in Washington, Pa., but lived in Wheeling their entire lives. They were married at Corpus Christi Parish, on Nov. 10, 1973. Gary is the son of the late Ivan and Eleanor Dean of ...

Ottes Celebrate 73rd

Bud and Jane Otte celebrate 73 years of marriage on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. They were married at St. James Church in McMechen on Nov. 10, 1950. They have four children Sandy Schane (Thomas), Mark Otte (Kelley), Mike Otte (Denise) and Scarlett Hubbs (Robert). Four grandchildren include Scott ...

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PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Returns to Wheeling

WHEELING — The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returns to WesBanco Arena in Wheeling this weekend for two days of action beginning at 8 p.m. today, Friday, March 15, and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Presented by Oglebay Resort, this year’s PBR Pendleton Whisky ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, March 15 - Ashley Best & the Set ‘Em Up Band, Waterfront Hall, Wheeling, 4 p.m. - Josh Sokolowski, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Shawn Villamagna, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Gage Joseph, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - ...

Drama ‘Rabbit Hole’ Takes Towngate Theatre Stage

WHEELING — Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre in Wheeling continues its 2023-24 season with David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Rabbit Hole.” Shows take place for two weekends, with performances March 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23. “Rabbit Hole” is the story of a ...

Lunch With Books Plays Host to Lively Irish Music

WHEELING — The Ohio County Public Library’s next Lunch With Books program will feature a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with live Irish music. The program begins at noon on Tuesday, March 19, at the library in downtown Wheeling. St. Patrick’s Day will be in the rearview mirror by ...