WHEELING — “He's Alive!” the acclaimed musical passion play produced and directed by Heaven Bound Ministries, is returning to the historic Capitol Theatre in Wheeling this Palm Sunday weekend, March 27-29. The Friday and Saturday performances of March 27 and 28 begin at 7:30 p.m., and ...
WHEELING – The Crime Watch/Island Community Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at New Life United Methodist Church, 724 N. Front St., Wheeling Island. A representative from WaterSports will be there to answer questions about the business that is planned to be put next to boat launch at Island Marina.
Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? --Almost 80 Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well founded. Financial fraud is a massive – and rapidly growing – problem for older Americans. In 2024 alone, scams cost older adults an estimated $81.5 billion, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That staggering figure includes both reported losses and the many crimes that likely go unreported. While many scams today target people of ...
WHEELING – For three hot July (1863) days, approximately 160,000 troops fought for either “states rights” or to “preserve the Union” and emancipation. The battle resulted in approximately 50,000 casualties — killed, wounded or missing. The task of burying more than 7,000 dead soldiers, treating 20,000 wounded and removing 3,000 dead horses was undertaken by the 2,400 residents of Gettysburg. At the Wednesday, March 25, Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable, local author and historian Pete Chacalos will deliver a lecture focused on the work of how the townspeople coordinated ...
WHEELING – The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum will host the Easter Bunny this weekend and next weekend, on March 21 and March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to come and visit the Easter Bunny. Pictures with the bunny are free. Admission to the museum is separate. On Saturday, March 21, from 5-7 p.m., The Great Bunny Detective will allow guests to explore the darkened museum by flashlight and find the missing eggs in this Easter themed mystery. Children and adults alike can hunt down and solve the mystery together. Easter themed treat bags will be available for ...
There is a dog in our house. Not just any dog, my 11-year-old granddaughter’s dog named Hunny. Yes, like Winnie the Pooh “hunny.” This 12-pound ball of tan fur has managed to melt our hearts with her gentle nature and tenacity for catching a small tennis ball in mid-air. While we don’t own a pet, having a dog around the house reminds us of the many years we did enjoy our basset hounds. Now, we simply have the pleasure of this dog’s affection while we dog-sit on various occasions to help out her busy family. Hunny seems to enjoy our company as we do hers. Our son said she gets ...
