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Wheeling Newcomers Club to Meet

WHEELING – The Wheeling Newcomers Club will have its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Generations Restaurant, 338 National Road, Wheeling. The speaker will be Makala Carney, director of marketing for the Ohio County Public Library. Carney will speak about all the resources and services available at the library, including regular programs and events. Any woman new or returning to the area is welcome to join the group for its monthly luncheon. Anyone interested in attending can call Jan at 304-280-4270 by the Monday before the meeting.

Wheeling Heritage Highlights Celebrations, Events Around the City

WHEELING — Wheeling Heritage, in partnership with local organizations, is celebrating America 250 Wheeling by highlighting a variety of community events and activities that showcase the city’s history, culture, and spirit. As part of the celebration, Wheeling Heritage will host Main ...

Program Welcomes Andrew Welsh-Huggins

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will be “Justice for Some — Entertainment for All.” The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, March 31, at the library in downtown Wheeling. Crime writer Andrew Welsh-Huggins is the author of more than a dozen novels, including the critically acclaimed thriller, “The Mailman,” and the Shamus Award-nominated Andy Hayes private eye series. Welsh-Huggins also edited the anthology “Columbus Noir,” and his short stories have appeared in multiple magazines and anthologies, including The Best ...

Master Gardeners Help Create Habitats for Fireflies

WHEELING – The next session in the Ohio County Master Gardeners' Public Garden Lecture Series promises to be enlightening. Do you have fond memories of watching fireflies in you grandmother's back yard? Where did all the fireflies go? Anecdotal evidence suggests fireflies are declining, ...

WLU EdD Program Celebrates First Dissertation Defense of the Season

WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) program has officially entered dissertation defense season, marking an exciting milestone for the program’s inaugural cohort. Leading the way is doctoral candidate Shawna Safreed, who successfully defended her ...

Laughlin Memorial Chapel Appoints New Director

WHEELING – Laughlin Memorial Chapel, an active community center with programs designed for young people, is pleased to announce Tessa Weisenborn as its new executive director. Board President Anthony Edmond expressed enthusiasm about the appointment. “Tessa has the perfect blend of educational and practical experience,” he said. “She is great at working with children and will also ensure that the Chapel achieves its programming and development goals. Above all, she is fully committed to the mission of Laughlin Chapel to be a beacon of light for the children in our ...