Five generations of the Virginia Mennillo family of Wheeling are shown. Seated from left are Virginia Mennillo, who just celebrated her 98th birthday, holding great-great- granddaughter Alayna Roxanne Bartenschlag who was born May 17, 2019; and Ashley (Mennillo) Bartenschlag, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
