WHEELING — British novelist, playwright and poet Sir William Gerald Golding may have said it best when speaking about the past. “My yesterdays walk with me. They keep step, they are gray faces that peer over my shoulder.” Golding’s words could very well be the impetus behind the ...
WHEELING — The altered school schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many families seeking daytime childcare. Oglebay Institute is utilizing its resources to help fill that need. Enrichment Day Camps will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, beginning Monday, Sept. 14 at OI’s Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling. Early drop off and aftercare are also available. “During these challenging and uncertain times in our communities and our schools, Oglebay Institute is committed to providing a safe, well-supervised, supportive place for student learning on ...
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 events by following the recommended guidelines. Since the spring meetings were canceled, the memorial service and the installation of officers will take place after the tea. Special guests will be GFWC-WV State President Helen Moren and GFWC-WV Northern District President Lexie Hanket. State ...
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, “Routines.” Buchanan, who’s chosen pen name is Laura Lin, has been writing for her entire life. She recalls pretending that she was writing for her favorite magazines as a teenager. The newly released, “Routines,” was written about three years ago. Lin said the main inspiration for the book was the ...
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 ...
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 ...
