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Speaker to Discuss PTSD and the Civil War Soldier

WHEELING – On Wednesday, May 27, Jeanne Cox will be the guest speaker at the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable meeting. As a retired nurse practitioner, Cox’s interest in Civil War history and the medical treatment of Civil War soldiers began more than 20 years ago. The focus of her recent research is the physical and mental wounds suffered by Civil War veterans' battle experiences. During the 1860s, medical officials’ evaluations of soldiers did not acknowledge mental illness issues as battle wounds. Her research explores the evidence that post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD ...

Program Examines Saint John’s Bible

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will welcome Father Joshua Saxe with “The Saint John Bible: Art, Scripture and Community.” The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, May 26. The Saint John’s Bible, commissioned by the monks of Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, is the first handwritten and illuminated Bible created in over 500 years. Brought to life by a team of artists and calligraphers, the seven-volume work brings together the ancient tradition of illuminated manuscripts with modern artistic expression. The Ven. ...

First Communion, Wedding Veil Heirloom

Photo Provided Phyllis and Bill Ripley of Wheeling were married for 51 years before his passing in 2023. Their love and legacy continue through a cherished family tradition centered around Phyllis’ wedding veil. The veil has been worn by each of their six granddaughters for their First ...

LaBowls Launches Beyond the Bowl to Spotlight Wheeling Restaurants

WHEELING — Local smoothie bowl business LaBowls, owned by Brian Campbell and Sami Labelle, in partnership with Wheeling Heritage, is launching Beyond the Bowl, a six-episode YouTube mini-series celebrating food, collaboration and community throughout the Ohio Valley. Filmed and produced by ...

A Sampling of Wheeling Preservationists

(EDITORS NOTE: This is the third article in a series of four that focus on historic preservation during the month of May – Historic Preservation Month. This article features six individuals or couples who are among the many in Wheeling who are actively involved in saving Wheeling’s built ...

What’s Going On This Weekend

Saturday, May 16-Sunday, May 17 MUSIC & ARTS Live Music: The Classic Rock Experience – 8 p.m. Saturday at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Featuring the music of Queen, Led Zeppelin, Journey, Styx, Pink Floyd and more, the tribute concert brings a night of classic rock hits to The Showroom. General admission tickets are $25. Must be 21 or older to attend. Live Music: Aristotle Jones – 8 p.m. Saturday at Waterfront Hall. Appalachian soul artist Aristotle Jones and his HORNDAWG band return for an evening of soul, folk, rhythm and blues. Tickets are $20. Album Listening ...