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The Highlands anchors Ohio County’s retail and recreation growth

WHEELING — What began more than two decades ago as an ambitious redevelopment project on a former strip-mining site has evolved into one of the largest retail, dining, entertainment and recreation destinations in the Ohio Valley. Today, The Highlands stands as the centerpiece of economic ...

Father's Day Car Show Cruises Into Maynard

The Maynard Sportsman's Club presents the annual Father's Day Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show on Sunday, June 21, at the Maynard Ball Fields. Registration for participating vehicle owners will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry fee is $10. Pre-1989 cars, trucks and bikes will be judged, ...

What's Going On This Weekend

Saturday, June 20-Sunday, June 21 Saturday, June 20 ARTS & MUSIC SATURDAYS AT THE MARKET CONTINUE AT CENTRE MARKET — Centre Market will continue its “Saturdays at the Market” concert series from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 26. The free event features live lunchtime music in the market courtyard and is sponsored by the City of Wheeling and community partners. SUNSET SATURDAYS OFFER LIVE MUSIC AT OGLEBAY — Oglebay Park Resort’s Lakeview Cantina will host “Sunset Saturdays” from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. The series features live music, food ...

A Two-Way Street

This month I would like to remind you of the letter Paul wrote to the church in Rome. This was not a church that Paul founded or even knew any of the members. He wrote to them as a means of offering hope. Something we could all use right about now. Paul was seeking support for his missionary trip to Spain and wanted to encourage his Roman brethren to be faithful. Writing about 57-58 AD he includes this phrase, which will be our discussion today: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained ...

Timeless 

Do you know what time it is? Well if you are driving through downtown Wheeling, you can check out the stately historic timepiece sitting on the corner of 14th and Main streets. The old Hancher Clock will most likely give you the correct time.  That is only due to the care the clock has received since its inception in 1889. The clock has a history as storied and diverse as Wheeling itself. A complete history of the clock, including the many repairs it required over the years, can be found in the archives at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling.  For years, Glenn White assured ...