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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 ...

What’s Going On This Weekend

Saturday, March 28-Wednesday, April 1 Saturday, March 28 MUSIC & ARTS Wheeling Polka Festival – All weekend at Oglebay Park Resort. Enjoy live music from top Polka bands, including John Gora Band, delicious Polish food, and a festive atmosphere filled with dancing and fun at Oglebay ...

Roundtable Examines Gettysburg: The Aftermath

WHEELING – For three hot July (1863) days, approximately 160,000 troops fought for either “states rights” or to “preserve the Union” and emancipation. The battle resulted in approximately 50,000 casualties — killed, wounded or missing. The task of burying more than 7,000 dead ...

Program Explores ‘Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard’

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature “Driftwood: The Life of Harland Hubbard” with Jessica Whitehead. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, March 24, at the library in downtown Wheeling. This program was rescheduled from Sept. ...

Wheeling Island Association to Talk WaterSports

WHEELING – The Crime Watch/Island Community Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at New Life United Methodist Church, 724 N. Front St., Wheeling Island. A representative from WaterSports will be there to answer questions about the business that is planned to be put next to boat ...

Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum Plans Spring Events

WHEELING – The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum will host the Easter Bunny this weekend and next weekend, on March 21 and March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to come and visit the Easter Bunny. Pictures with the bunny are free. Admission to the museum is separate. ...