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Gardening: An Activity That Can Be Enjoyed By Everyone

WHEELING — This is a very exciting time of year for gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts. It brings me much joy driving around the Ohio Valley and noticing many gardens beginning. Starting a garden without the guidance of a family member or trusted neighbor can be overwhelming and exhausting. If you are interested in starting a garden, now is a great time, as you have plenty of time for your warm season produce to grow until our first frost in Autumn. Did you know many crops can grow into winter? With minimal investment, you can keep some crops growing all winter under low tunnels ...

They’re Still Standing Guard

Chugging up the steep slope along Oglebay’s walking path, I catch my breath and a glimpse of him as the morning sunlight bounces off his green patina. Sitting as if the watchdog of the park, the majestic Stag statue has been in the same location since before World War II. Anyone who has traversed these paths and green spaces that intertwine the Waddington Gardens and Kuchinka Amphitheatre have seen this impressive bronze Stag sculpture sitting atop his brick stand in the middle of the grass. Since my childhood, I have seen the Stag in this place. I played in its shadow with ...

Admiring Some Collectibles That Honor Veterans

The observance of Memorial Day, which began after the Civil War, honors our nation’s armed service personnel killed in wartime, a fact we should all remember as we enjoy the extra day off, picnics and barbecues. Many antique collectors seek patriotic advertising pieces and memorial relics from past wars as a way to commemorate our veterans throughout the year. All wars involve both the military and the civilians in the sense of support and sacrifice. So, there also are advertising campaigns and memorial artifacts that were just as important on the home front. These can be fun to ...

Finding Victory In The Soil

Maybe it was the smell of the freshly turned earth or the warm feel of the garden soil running through my fingers. Whatever it was, I was smiling at the idea of creating something beautiful within the confines of my flower garden. Just days earlier, I wasn’t sure spring would ever really ...

May Is Recognized as Better Hearing and Speech Month

WHEELING — In September 2020, Easterseals began a monthly article series in the Life section of the Sunday News-Register to promote awareness and understanding of the work we do and the people we serve. We have featured information about our services in line with special awareness months, ...

These Cute Collectibles Tell a Story

Salesman samples are collected by antique enthusiasts who are captured by the small treasures and their social significance. These perfectly made little products were scale models of real items that were sold by companies (usually through traveling salesmen) back in the early 20th century. ...