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Low-Cost Smartphone Plans for Budget-Minded Seniors

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Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down. --Looking to Save Dear Looking, You’re asking a smart question. Many seniors pay far more for smartphone service than they actually use. If most of your phone activity is calls, texts, email and light web browsing, there’s usually no need to spend $40 or more a month. The good news: plenty of low-cost carriers now cater to light users who want ...

Marshall County Libraries Celebrate National Library Week

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MOUNDSVILLE – This year’s National Library Week is April 19-25, and the Marshall County Public Libraries are celebrating with several special activities. The theme, established by the American Library Association, is “Find Your Joy.” The following special events are scheduled for National Library Week at the Moundsville Public Library: Monday, April 20, 4:30 p.m. – Teen Study Group Homework help with Mrs. Mentzer; 5:30 p.m. – Book Club for Adults with Mickey Massey. Tuesday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga with Diane; 6 p.m. – Film Showing: “Hamnet” (2025) ...

Unheard-of-History Storytelling at Moundsville Library

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MOUNDSVILLE – “When Sisters Were Soldiers” will be presented by storyteller Judi Tarowsky at noon on Thursday, April 23, at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. This performance is free, open to the public and aimed at adults and students. It will take place on the ...

Civil War Roundtable Hosts Rebel Barbarities Lecture

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WHEELING – Pittsburgh native and historian Harry Smeltzer will be the guest speaker at the Wednesday, April 22, meeting of The Ohio Civil War Roundtable at 6:30 p.m. at the Ohio County Library. The focus of his presentation is the accounts of the Battle of Bull Run and Rebel atrocities associated with the battle. Smeltzer’s research is based on the findings of the 1862 Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War. Smeltzer has earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Penn State and Pitt Universities. He hosts the website Bull Runnings and has published articles for several ...

Lunch With Books Welcomes Scott Wallace

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WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature award winning writer an photographer Scott Wallace. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, April 21, at the library in downtown Wheeling. This talk by Wallace, accompanied by the author’s ...

Sparking Joy: Library Staff Talent Show Slated

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WHEELING – In celebration of National Library Week 2026, April 19-25, several members of the staff of the Ohio County Public Library have agreed to showcase their wide-ranging talents for the entertainment of their loyal patrons. “Find Your Joy” is an invitation for people of all ...