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Crime Novelist Robin Yocum to Visit St. Clairsville Library

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Award-winning crime writer and novelist Robin Yocum will speak at the St. Clairsville Library on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. St. Clairsville Library’s two book clubs – both fiction and non-fiction groups – will have the opportunity for an exclusive meet and greet with Yocum preceding the public presentation at 5 p.m. These events have been sponsored in great appreciation by the Friends of the St. Clairsville Public Library. Call the library to register, 740-695-2062. Following both talks, Yocum will sign copies of his latest thriller, “The Last ...

Composer, Vocalist to Speak at West Liberty University

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WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University will welcome Grammy-nominated composer, vocalist and interdisciplinary artist Shara Nova for a special guest talk at noon on Wednesday, March 18, in Kelly Theatre. The event, hosted by the WLU Department of Music and Theater, is free and open to the ...

Red, Yellow, Green

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It’s been a very long time since I took a test to obtain my driver’s license. I remember studying a driver’s education booklet before taking the written test which I passed on my first go. It was only a few weeks after my 16th birthday that I successfully completed the driving portion of the testing to become a full-fledged member of the driving public. At that time, the West Virginia State Police held testing at their location in Triadelphia (that site no longer exists). My older brother, Herk, took me to take my driving test in the family’s station wagon. When I think about ...

Is Your Aging Parent Safe at Home?

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Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe without being intrusive. Are there simple, affordable ways to check in on her from afar? – Concerned Son Dear Concerned, You’re not alone. High-profile cases like this often heighten fears, especially for adult children whose parents live alone and may be vulnerable. The good news is there are several free or low-cost ways to stay connected and gain peace of mind without infringing on your ...

Musical Passion Play 'He's Alive!' Rises Again

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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 coming Palm Sunday weekend, March 27-29. The Friday and Saturday performances of March 27 and 28 begin at 7:30 ...