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Feeling Blue In Today’s World? Head For Belgian Bluebells!

HALLE, Belgium (AP) — Nature’s beauty is rapturous again this springtime — flaunting its purple haze of bluebells in the woods south of Brussels. This time though, any and all can enjoy the spectacle following two years of pandemic measures that had kept visitors to a trickle. And ...

Spanish-Language Mass Returning to Ohio Valley

WEIRTON — There are times — whole decades if need be — that an immigrant who grew up speaking another language can function in English, according to Nicaraguan-born Horacio Gonzalez. Working, shopping, schooling and — eventually — thinking all in English. But, sometimes, it does ...

St. Clairsville Native To Perform With Navy Chanters

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Musician 1st Class Robert Kurth, a native of St. Clairsville, will be among the performers in the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters’ chorus during its 2022 tour. The group is coming to Newark, Ohio, one of 13 cities spanning seven states to host a performance. The ...

Across Time and Place

WHEELING — British hot cross buns — iconized in nursery rhyme and song — may be one of the most widely known breads to celebrate Christianity’s Holy Week with the religious symbol. But, a variety of traditional food websites indicate cross pastries are common throughout many of the ...

Ohio County Public Library Celebrates National Library Week

WHEELING — The Ohio County Public Library encourages all community members to visit their library in person or online during National Library Week this week. The OCPL offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources that are available in person or from the comfort of home. To ...