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I Still Do That

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There are some things that have gone the way of “modern” living, but not so fast. I guess I am still a bit old school. Yes, I still write checks to pay bills. Recently, I was looking to buy a nice, sturdy checkbook cover and could not find one in any stores locally. A clerk at Boscov’s looked at me like I had two heads when I asked if the store carried checkbook covers. I suppose I could resort to online shopping, yet I’m not sure such items still exist. More and more things are disappearing in the retail world. What happened to the L’eggs pantyhose eggs? I realize that the ...

Swear It Was An Accident

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I didn’t mean for it to happen. I was and still am a bit sick about it. It was a perfect fall driving day, sunny and clear out in the county when it happened. Despite my obeying the speed limit and trying to be alert to the wildlife I may encounter, there was no avoiding the collision with the raccoon. It came out of nowhere from the side of the road. The poor thing attempted to beat my wheels to no avail. The quick thud sent shivers up my spine as I realized the animal’s fate was sealed. Despite my best efforts, there was nothing I could do. I was always taught to never ...

Live Music Roundup

Out & About

Friday, October 17 - Brannan & Waters, Denny’s Blue Angel, Bellaire, 5:30-8 p.m. - The Muddle, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - New Age Adenas Duo, Froehlich’s Classic Corner, Steubenville, 7 p.m. - Tammy Jo & Iron Horse, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Donnie Decena, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling 7-10 p.m. - Stone Church Video with Sowing and Cooked, Carin’s Pub, Wheeling, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18 - OVDJ Harvest Fest, L.A. Pizza, Adena, 6 p.m. - Jason Treuman, Vino di Piccin Winery & Tasting House, ...

Kennywood Hosts Scorpion Eating Contest Saturday

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WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Fries, cheese, and scorpions? Oh my! This Saturday, Oct. 18, Kennywood Park is challenging five contestants to go head-to-head during the park’s first ever Phantom’s Scorpion Showdown. Whoever is the first to finish their scorpion-topped Potato Patch fries will win ...

Nail City Record Celebrates Peanuts 75th Anniversary

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WHEELING — Join Nail City Record for a special listening event celebrating the Peanuts 75th Anniversary and the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in downtown Wheeling. This free, family-friendly event will feature a curated playlist of Vince Guaraldi’s ...

A Dollar For Your Thoughts

Columns

There was a time when parents would pile their children into the family car — a station wagon in our home — and take a “Sunday drive” through the country. Of course that was after church when we would be instructed to change into our play clothes. The Sunday drive for our family usually meant a ride through the winding countryside of Marshall County to Moundsville to visit our aunt and uncle. Our dad always made it a point to drive us past the West Virginia State Penitentiary and remind us that if we didn’t behave, we could end up there. If we did behave, we might stop for ...