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Classic ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ Lands at Towngate Nov. 29

WHEELING — Thirty-seven years ago, a little lost alien, three million light years from home, wandered into the life of a lonely young boy and into the hearts of moviegoers around the world. “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” finds his way to the Towngate Theatre big screen for one night only ...

Climbing the Family Tree Takes Some Skill

WHEELING — A chance meeting between St. Clairsville car salesman Steve Wise and local genealogist Diane Rhodes opened a whole new outlook on life for Wise. Rhodes, who on Saturday marked 20 years as the genealogist overseeing the Wheeling Room at the Ohio County Public Library, met Wise ...

Quality Furniture Represents Tradition

Did you read the headline that ran just below this column last week stating: “Victorian Furniture No Longer in Style, Hard to Sell?” The Kovels’ antiques column, which reports on recent auctions, was reporting on the lack of buyers for a top-quality 1870-era cabinet. The Kovels’ ...

Annual Stifel Holiday Tea Set for Nov. 19

WHEELING — Welcome the holiday season with an afternoon tea at the historic Stifel Mansion, home to Oglebay Institute’s Fine Arts Center at 1330 National Road. An annual tradition, the Stifel Holiday Tea takes place from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center, which is ...

First Male Auxiliary Member Welcomed to VFW 437

MOUNDSVILLE — Moundsville VFW Auxiliary 437 is making history. It recently welcomed its first male member who is active and serving as a guard. John Vitiello is no stranger to being a volunteer. He was active as a youngster in 4-H, Cub Pack 78 and Boy Scouts Troop 78. He serves at his ...

‘Paper Tigers’ at Moundsville Library

MOUNDSVILLE — It’s more than just a film showing to kick off American Education Week. On Monday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library the focus will be on Adverse Childhood Experiences and how the library can help youth succeed in an ever more challenging ...