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‘Project Hail Mary’ Showing at Moundsville Library

MOUNDSVILLE – There will be a free film showing on Monday, Aug. 31, at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. The start time will be 5:30 p.m., in the downstairs meeting room. The feature is “Project Hail Mary, a sci-fi adventure/dark comedy based on the novel by Andy Weir. It is being hailed as a modern cinematic masterpiece, starring Ryan Gosling. This 2026 film is rated PG-13 and runs for 156 minutes. Call 304-845-6911 for more information. The Moundsville Library is located at the corner of Fifth Street and Tomlinson Avenue.

Burning Springs History Topic at Moundsville Library

MOUNDSVILLE – An incredible and little-known event of the Civil War will be discussed at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 2, when Judi Tarowsky presents “Burning Springs: The Forgotten Story.” This fascinating and informative program is aimed ...

Strand Opens Auditions for ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’

MOUNDSVILLE – The Strand Theatre announced auditions for “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” This evocative and moving play features monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman and written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, the show covers important subjects – mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only wear black. “Love, Loss and What I Wore” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Sadie Varlas will direct. Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. ...

NEW MARTINSVILLE – ArtsLink Inc., the arts council for Wetzel and Tyler counties, will thank its members with a birthday celebration reception Monday, Sept. 1, at the Francis Creative Arts Center in New Martinsville. Join us to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, as well at the 25th ...

Program Features ‘National Treasure’ with Michael Auslin

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will be “National Treasure” with Michael Auslin. This program will begin at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the library in downtown Wheeling. The Declaration of Independence became the supreme expression of the American ideal and unity while guiding us along the often-bumpy road on the way to a more perfect Union. It is also a thrilling adventure story and a fond look at the marriage of civics and commerce that has kept the Declaration in the hearts and minds of Americans. An award-winning historian, ...

Ormet Retirees Meeting and Picnic Scheduled

HANNIBAL – Ormet Retirees Club Local 5724 will have their monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8. It will be held in Hannibal at the old grade school on Ohio State Route 536. It will be the group's fall picnic. Those with l names ending in A-H are asked to bring a dessert, and those with last names ending in I-Z are asked to bring a covered dish. Several door prizes will be available. All Ormet retirees are welcome to attend. The club has two picnics and a Christmas dinner every year. Membership is only $10 per person, per year. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every ...