Gorby to Launch New Book Via Tuesday Online Program

The Ohio County Public Library’s Lunch With Books Livestream program will be held at noon Tuesday, April 28 with Hal Gorby, launching his brand new book. Join him live from the safety of your own home computer or phone for another fascinating Facebook LIVESTREAM presentation.

Gorby will discuss his new book from WVU Press: “Wheeling’s Polonia: Reconstructing Polish Community in a West Virginia Steel Town.”

Use the code: POLONIA30.

Gorby’s study of Wheeling’s Polish community weaves together stories of immigrating, working, and creating a distinctly Polish American community, or Polonia, in the heart of the upper Ohio Valley.

The library also offers an initiative to release a new “Lunch With Books from the Vault” every Tuesday since the closing of the library on March 15 due to concerns over the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Make sure to follow online Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library for additional video programs and news updates.

W.Va. Symphony Cancels Concert

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra in Charleston has canceled MATRIC Symphony Sunday in response to continuing concerns about the novel coronavirus. The WVSO looks forward to next year’s celebration slated for Sunday, June 6, 2021.

The WVSO is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical, pops, and chamber-music concerts annually throughout the Mountain State.

S.O.A.R. May Meeting Is Canceled

Due to the current pandemic situation the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the USW S.O.A.R. Chapter 23-9 set for Wednesday May 6 at the Martins Ferry USW Union Hall has been canceled. An announcement will be made when we will be able to resume our meetings.