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Ullom Raises Cash and Awareness to Help Those With Autism

WHEELING — On Friday, March 27, more than 300 people tuned in to a Facebook Live concert put on by local musician/singer Tim Ullom. There was no band, no lights, just a man with his guitar and microphone that brought hundreds together in a night of unity, all while raising money for the Augusta Levy Learning Center. The fans were chatting and laughing and for the first time in weeks, there was some feeling of normalcy. Ullom took requests throughout the night playing the crowds favorites and at times, was joined by his two sons who danced and helped their dad sing, especially when ...

Antiques and Collectibles Can Keep You Smiling

I’ve always loved clocks. The tic-toc sound is comforting to me, plus the traditional look of an antique or novelty clock adds just the right touch to a mantle, wall or nightstand. One of my favorite clocks in the collectible world isn’t an antique at all — it dates to 1932 and is ...

Finding Comfort in the Kitchen

These past few weeks of at-home sharing time in the bosom of our families has brought about some unexpected benefits. A sampling of local readers tells me that you have been pulling out those dusty cookbooks and handwritten recipes from generations of cooks now gone to their heavenly ...

Bake Up Some Banana Bread and Watch Them Come Running

This Banana Nut Bread recipe won the blue ribbon at the Oklahoma State Fair. It’s hard to beat this bread for rich banana flavor. Did know: Banana bread is a recipe rooted in American history? Read on. Like San Francisco sourdough, banana bread is a very American baked good. As the ...

Antiques & Collectibles

If you have several generations of "things" that you have inherited and now have to move to a smaller place, be careful what you give or throw away. Of course you check on oil paintings or prints to see if they can be sold. The local historical society might want some of your family pictures ...

House Tour, Estate Sale Breaks The Boredom of Pandemic

Writing this column has allowed me to see and learn so much. Sometimes it's the answer to a childhood wish. As a lifelong resident of Warwood, I'm proud of the neighborhood I call home. Built when Wheeling was a growing town with factories and bustling manufacturers, Warwood represents ...