NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus has led more people to spend time outdoors, and many find themselves walking the same paths and gazing at the same trees or shrubs day after day. Author and self-taught landscape photographer Larry Lederman suggests looking at your surroundings anew by ...
WHEELING — On Nov. 1, Our Lady of Peace Parish and School celebrated the dedication of the new Battaglino Family Center. The Most Rev. Mark Brennan, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, he Rev. Joseph Augustine, pastor; Principal Maureen Kerr, and members of the Battaglino ...
There is nothing typical about any holidays or other observances during this year as health concerns over a coronavirus grip the world. Veterans Day on Nov. 11 is no different. Many communities are not holding their typical parades or in-person services. ∫ In Wheeling, American Legion ...
Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, was first celebrated on Nov. 11, 1919, the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1928, the United States Congress passed a resolution for Armistice Day to be an annual observation, and by 1938, the day became a national holiday. Differing ...
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Would you buy something you can't see? That's the question posed by two New York brothers who've lost much of their vision to a rare degenerative eye disorder and have dedicated their lives — and livelihoods — to raising money for a ...
(Family Features) Traditional family activities like trick-or-treating create fun moments and memories, but the effects of COVID-19 on this Halloween will bring about change for the spooky excitement. You can still ensure a special night for your little ones and all the ghouls, goblins and ...
Friday Oct. 30: Triadelphia 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31: Adena 5:30-7 p.m. Bannock 6-7:30 p.m. Bellaire 6-7:30 p.m. Benwood: 6-7 p.m. Bethlehm 6-7:30 p.m. Bridgeport 6 -7 p.m. Brookside: 6-7 p.m. Cameron, W.Va. 6-7 p.m. Chester: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Clarington: 6-7:30 ...
Scarecrow Lane is back at Cockayne Farmstead and scarecrows will once again take up residence on the Farmstead’s lawn from October 19-31. Many local businesses, organizations, and individuals have designed and entered scarecrows as part of this fun community event. The scarecrows will be ...
MOUNDSVILLE — The one and only Campfire Storytelling event for the year takes place at Grand Vue Park in Moundsville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at Shelter 1 (the Zipline Base Camp), beside the Aerial Adventure Park. The featured storyteller is popular local performer Rich Knoblich, ...
Pumpkin Painting Offered at Oglebay Tie dye and pumpkin painting workshops are offered Oct. 17, 24 and 31 at the outdoor courtyard at Wilson Lodge in Oglebay Park. ∫ Tie Dye Workshop at 3 p.m. Bring your own shirt or buy an Oglebay T-shirt. ∫ Pumpkin Painting Workshop: from 3:30-5 ...
WHEELING — What do baby bottles and the Knights of Columbus Carroll Council 504 of Wheeling have in common? Answer: they both serve the needs of little ones through the Gabriel Project right here in the Northern Panhandle. In 2017, the K of C Council 504 initiated the “Baby Bottle ...
WHEELING — The Warwood Lions Club lives up to the name they share with a close-knit, active Wheeling neighborhood. Their work is seen everywhere but especially within the boundaries of the Warwood community that lies north of downtown Wheeling. Warwood Lions Club members strive to aid ...
By HEATHER ZIEGLER Life Editor Wheeling native Chris Klug has never met a dog he didn’t like. Even during his 10 years as an animal control officer near Virginia and Greensboro, North Carolina, Klug opened his heart to rescue animals from neglect and abuse. Today that passion finds ...
WEST LIBERTY — Environmental issues have never been more important and West Liberty University students are pleased to do their part to keep the forest healthy. "Our biology students have been completing service projects at the Schrader Environmental Education Center this semester. Just ...
LONDON (AP) — Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her family are facing a 35 million pound ($45 million) hit from the coronavirus pandemic, partly due to a shortage of tourists, the monarch's money-manager said Friday. Releasing the royal household's annual accounts, Keeper of the Privy ...
Easterseals is in the business of changing lives. In fact, it’s our mission: Creating solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities and special needs in the Ohio Valley. Despite service interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that mission continues. Our ...
Like schools across the state and country, OLP eagerly opened its doors after the Labor Day holiday to welcome students in grades PK3 to eight back to the classroom. “Yes, things are visibly different, but our spirit is stronger,” Principal Maureen Kerr said. “Like all dedicated ...
WHEELING — British novelist, playwright and poet Sir William Gerald Golding may have said it best when speaking about the past. “My yesterdays walk with me. They keep step, they are gray faces that peer over my shoulder.” Golding’s words could very well be the impetus behind the ...
WHEELING — The altered school schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many families seeking daytime childcare. Oglebay Institute is utilizing its resources to help fill that need. Enrichment Day Camps will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, beginning Monday, Sept. 14 ...
WHEELING — The Woman’s Club of Wheeling will hold its annual Membership Tea at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at Monument Place, Kruger Street, Elm Grove. New members will be initiated and honored at the tea, however it will be very different as the club plans to safely hold meetings and ...
