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Woman’s Club of Wheeling to Hold Membership Tea

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 ...

‘Routines’ Inspires Dystopian Novel for W.Va. Author

By EMILY RICE Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) — After self-publishing her first book in 2007, Laura Buchanan recently signed a three year publishing contract with W & B Publishers, in addition to the publication of her new young adult dystopian novel, ...

The House Of Friendship Celebrates National Puppy Day

WHEELING — Elmhurst, The House of Friendship nonprofit assisted living residence in Wheeling, celebrated National Puppy Day during the dog days of August with a visit from a friendly beagle named Dexter and his new sibling, a furry Newfoundland puppy named Vivian. The front porch was ...

A Wrong Turn Leads to Elopement and Happily Ever After for Wheeling Couple

SHERRARD -- A wrong turn on an Air Force Base in New Jersey more than 50 years ago ended with a chance meeting that resulted in romance and elopement. Janet Emery was a young working woman who often joined girlfriends when they attended dances at the non-commissioned officers club at McGuire ...

Lunch WIth Books To Feature the Life of Labor Leader Walter Reuther

WHEELING -- The Ohio County Public Library will host an online Lunch With Books program, featuring the life of Walter Reuther, from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. Remembering Wheeling native and national labor leader Walter Reuther on his birthday (born Sept. 1, 1907, Wheeling, West ...

17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show Set Sept. 12-13

NEW ATHENS, Ohio -- The 17th annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show will be held Sept. 12 and 13 on Ohio 519 (43672 Stumptown Road), between U.S. 22 and New Athens, Ohio. The site is just over 1 mile west of New Athens. Antique trucks, construction and mining will be on ...