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Saturday, Oct. 31 MUSIC AND THE ARTS The Victoria Jamboree Halloween Show -- 7 p.m. at the Victoria Theater. The Victoria Jamboree is a group of award-winning musicians who perform the '40s, '50s, classic country, gospel, bluegrass, and rock and roll in every show. Comedy is included in every show. A memorable experience is guaranteed. For more information, call 304-242-1313. ETC. The Time Warp Ball -- 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Ballroom. Calling all creatures of the night! The Friendlier City Project is back for another wicked night of fun this Halloween. We’re transforming the ...

Program Presents a Tribute to Harry Houdini

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature a tribute to Harry Houdini. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the library in downtown Wheeling. This Halloween marked a century since Houdini’s passing, yet his name remains synonymous with magic, mystery and impossible escapes. As a tribute, magician Darrin Race will perform “100 Years of Houdini’s Legacy,” which includes a magic show featuring comedy, mystery and audience participation. It concludes with Race performing a Houdini-inspired straitjacket escape. ...

Crittenton Services Hosts Annual Soup, Salad Luncheon

WHEELING – Crittenton Services will hold its annual Soup and Salad Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Marist Center attached to St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Elm Grove. Attendees will be treated to a myriad of soups and salads from restaurants and producers from across the Ohio Valley and will be asked to submit their favorites for judging. All proceeds will go to Friends of Crittenton that helps to fund supplies for our Willow Tree Learning Academy, ESMH, and Residential programs. Sponsored tables are only $300, and individual tickets are now on sale for $15 each. There will ...

Master Gardeners to Meet Again in January

WHEELING – The Master Gardeners generally meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Vance Memorial Church, 905 National Road. The next speaker and meeting will be Jan. 12. For gardeners interested in becoming a Master Gardener, the winter/spring 2027 training series will run from Jan. 7 until May 13. Classes will be held every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information regarding the Master Gardener program, contact the Ohio County Extension Office by emailing OhioCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu or by calling 304-234-3673. Information can be found online at ...

Beyond Marketing Launches Beyond Visibility

WHEELING — Beyond Marketing, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, launched Beyond Visibility, a new service that shows businesses how they appear when people ask AI platforms for recommendations. More consumers are asking ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity questions like “Who’s the best lawyer near me?” Those platforms answer with a short list of names. If a business isn’t on that list, it may never get considered, and most owners have no idea whether they’re showing up. Beyond Visibility starts with an audit that tests real customer questions across the ...

West Virginia Paranormal Trail Returns With Local Haunts and More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism announced the return of the popular West Virginia Paranormal Trail. Since its official launch in 2024, the trail has received nearly 14,000 sign-ups from visitors around the globe and includes 20 hair-raising locations. This free, ...