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Final Master Gardeners Lecture Is Monday Night

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WHEELING – The Ohio County Master Gardeners will present their final lecture for the 2026 season at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21. The speaker will be Courtney Comack, naturalist from the Schrader Environmental Education Center at Oglebay Park. The topic will be how gardeners, homeowners and nature lovers can support birds through the coming winter and next spring. If you're a gardener, a birdwatcher or just enjoy nature please join us at the Schrader Environmental Education Center at Oglebay Park to learn how you can support our feathered friends this winter and coming spring. ...

10th Annual Washington Italian Festival Slated

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WASHINGTON, Pa. — The Washington Italian Festival is celebrating 10 years of bringing the community together. To mark a decade of food, music, culture and community spirit, the 2026 festival will feature an exciting lineup and memorable experiences for attendees of all ages. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Community Pavilion, 139 S. Main St. in downtown Washington, Pa. Admission for the festival is free. Before the festival, a kick-off concert will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, featuring Shades of Time. The concert will take place from ...

Traditional Craft, Contemporary Practice

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WHEELING – A vibrant celebration of Appalachian creativity is now on display at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. New Appalachia 2026 is a juried exhibition by Oglebay Institute that shines a spotlight on the remarkable talents of artists from across the Appalachian region, showcasing how ...

Fort Henry Chapter SAR Meeting Scheduled

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WHEELING – The Fort Henry Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold its fall quarter meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the auditorium of the Ohio County Public Library, 52-16th St., Wheeling. Special guests Harold T. Cox, Jr., vice president general of the SAR central district, will install the chapter officers for 2026-28, and West Virginia SAR president Mark Lafrance will be the guest speaker. New members will be inducted. Potential members are welcome to attend. For information, call 304-312-1787.

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WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University welcomed interdisciplinary artist Robin Miller to the Nutting Gallery for the exhibition “Comic Cuts and Creative Chaos: The Art of Robin Miller.” The opening reception was held Sept. 2, and the exhibition remains on view through Sept. ...

Knights of Columbus Host 15th Annual Irish Road Bowling Festival

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GLEN DALE – The Knights of Columbus, Moundsville Council 1907, proudly announce the 15th Annual Irish Road Bowling Festival to be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, at St. Jude Park in Glen Dale. Team registration will open at 10 a.m., with bowling beginning promptly at 10:30 a.m. ...