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Flu Shots for Seniors: What’s New This Fall

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Dear Savvy Senior, I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which flu vaccine is best for seniors this fall and whether there are any other recommended vaccines I should get? – Trying to Stay Healthy Dear Trying, If you’re 65 or older, getting your annual flu shot is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself during flu season. But with new vaccines and changing recommendations, many older adults aren’t sure which shots they need. The good news is that this fall’s advice for seniors is ...

What's Going On This Weekend

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Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, Sept. 13 SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 FAMILY SATURDAY SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS — 1 p.m., SMART Centre Market, 1410 Main St., Wheeling. Free and open to all ages. Free admission. FAMILY STORY TIME — 11 a.m., Ohio County Public Library, 52 16th St., Wheeling. Stories, songs and crafts fill this interactive 30-minute program for families and children of all ages. Free admission. PAWS IN THE PARK — Oglebay Park Resort, 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling. Celebrate dogs and their humans with a day of fun activities. FOOD & DRINK SUNSET SATURDAYS — 7-10 p.m., ...

Dunk Tank Proceeds Donated to Charity

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At left, Dave Cantrell, president of the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly, which sponsored a dunk tank for charity during the Upper Ohio Valley Italian American Festival in July, presents an $1,100 check to Dave Rotriga, owner of Miklas Meat Market, which provided the dunk tank for ...

Mark Twain 'Live' At Moundsville Library

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MOUNDSVILLE – The Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library will have a special History Alive! program at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, when Doug Riley of Tunnelton, W.Va., portrays Mark Twain, the great American author and humorist. This dramatic, witty and educational presentation is ...

Artworks September Exhibit Features Works by Printmaker Sarah Bogdal

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WHEELING – Artworks is pleased to participate in Oglebay Institute’s New Appalachia 2026 exhibit during the month of September. A Visiting artist participating in this event will be skilled printmaker Sarah Bogdal. A free Opening Reception will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, ...

OES Meeting Set for Tuesday Night

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WHEELING – Miriam Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Shrine Center, Monument Place, Elm Grove. Plans will be made for Grand Chapter, and September birthdays will be celebrated. Members are asked to bring their choice of ramen noodles, fruit cups, pudding cups or Jello cups for the backpack project. Refreshments will be served by Sue Ellen Krober following the meeting. Patty Vermillion, Worthy Matron, and Jim Shannon, Worthy Patron, will preside.