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Strand Opens Auditions for 'Love, Loss and What I Wore'

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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. ...

Dolly Would Be Proud 

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In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Those words can be found throughout the area, especially on school marquees and church message boards. It’s a simple message, one that sinks in after a while.  For a Wheeling Island family, that message was more than just a slogan. I received a card from a husband and wife who live on Wheeling Island, not far from the stadium there. They told me that the wife was unloading groceries from the trunk of her car the other day.  It was a pretty heavy load. She explained that there were two teens walking up the street who stopped and ...

Helms Celebrate 65th Anniversary

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Congratulations to Grant Helms and his bride of 65 years, Jeanette “Jay” (Runco) Helms of Tiltonsville, Ohio. After dating for seven years Grant and Jay were married on September 2, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, Ohio, by the Rev. Fr. Connie Superfisky. They ...

A Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare

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Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can you help me? – Caregiving Connie Dear Connie, Taking care of a parent after a stroke is hard enough without having to figure out Medicare too. The good news is that understanding the program can make life a lot easier. Knowing what’s covered – and what isn't – can help you plan ahead, avoid costly surprises and make sure your father gets the care he needs. Here’s a practical ...

What's Going On This Weekend

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Saturday, AUG. 29-Sunday,30 SATURDAY FAMILY SATURDAY SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS — 1 p.m., SMART Centre Market, 1410 Main St., Wheeling. Free, family-friendly science demonstrations open to all ages. FAMILY STORY TIME — 11 a.m., Ohio County Public Library, 52 16th St., Wheeling. Stories, songs and crafts during this interactive program for children and families. Free. MUSIC & ART SATURDAYS AT THE MARKET — Noon-2 p.m., Centre Market, 2200 Market St., Wheeling. Enjoy lunch from Centre Market businesses while listening to live music by Zoe Bucella. Free. SIGNS OF LIFE – THE ...

'Project Hail Mary' Showing at Moundsville Library

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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.