WELLSBURG — The historic Brooke Hills Playhouse is thrilled to kick off its 55th anniversary season with the hilarious, heart-filled Southern comedy, “The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League,” which is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play ...
Saturday, May 30-Sunday, May 31. Saturday, May 30 MUSIC & ARTS A Towngate Cabaret – 7 p.m. Saturday at Oglebay Institute's Towngate Theatre & Cinema. Local performers will sing popular musical theater hits during the annual cabaret fundraiser benefiting Friends of Towngate. A social hour with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and desserts begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. Live Music at Centre Market – Noon-2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 26 at Centre Market. Enjoy free lunchtime performances from local musicians in the courtyard between the market houses during the weekly summer concert ...
WHEELING – The Mt. Olivet Methodist Episcopal Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The church was organized in Montgomery’s cooperage shop located on what is now the Hall property on Mozart Road. Church services were held here once a month by circuit riders beginning ...
This is not a complaint column despite what some may think. It is, however, my opportunity to question the logic of some things. Much to our surprise and delight, last week we encountered West Virginia state road crews patching potholes on Boone Hedges Road in Ohio County — in the rain. That’s not a diss. It’s just a simple observation. In fact, I am grateful for any attention given to this country road that we and others use to reach their homes, cattle and horses. As a semi-retired county resident and full-time taxpayer, I and some of my neighbors often wonder if this road ...
BETHLEHEM – Grace Lutheran Church, located at 16 Ridgecrest Road, Bethlehem, will hold its Annual Strawberry Festival from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. This year's combined profits from Grace's April rummage sale and the Strawberry Festival will be given to Laughlin Memorial Chapel, The ARC of Ohio County and Rosenbaum Family House WVU Medicine. Generous portions of strawberries over cake and ice cream will be served at the festival along with other food items including hot dogs, chili dogs and sloppy joes. Homemade baked good items will be available for sale. There will be ...
WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature a celebration of Route 66 with the Victor Samalot Duo. The program will take place at noon on June 2 at the library in downtown Wheeling. Get your kicks through essential road music, visuals and backstories of one of America’s most iconic highways. Learn the rich history, cultural impact, the kitschy cool nostalgia and must do travel tips along the way! Part of America 250, the Victor Samalot Duo is visiting select Ohio (and at least one West Virginia) libraries all year — come experience ...
