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Her name is Hope. She came into the world pink-cheeked and a perfect 6 pounds 1 ounce. My nephew Noah and his wife Kayla welcomed their daughter to their family of two boys and the family dog. Hope arrived in the early part of September, a month that has been a roller-coaster of emotions for many. Just one week after her joyous birth, our country saw a slate of violent acts that have worn us down emotionally and spiritually. Another senseless school shooting, an innocent woman slain on a commuter train and then the horrific murder of conservative Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk ...

Live Music Roundup

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Friday, September 19 - Chuck Lucas, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Ogelbay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Whiskey Rider Band, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - The Muddle, Quaker Steak & Lube, Triadelphia, 7 p.m. - Twice as Nice, Luna Bleu Lounge at Le Chateau Pier, Smithfield, 8-11 p.m. - ...

Country Roads Festival Comes to Wetzel County 4H Grounds

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NEW MARTINSVILLE — The West Virginia Country Roads Festival is this weekend, Sept. 19-21, at the Wetzel County 4H Grounds, 61 4H Camp Road, New Martinsville. This is a wholesome and family friendly event aimed at showcasing local talents and celebrating time together. In addition to ...

Ohio Valley Cannabis Cup Brings Live Music … and More

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CADIZ — Bill Schmitt Jr., owner of Holistic Cloud, is proud to present the first-ever Ohio Valley Cannabis Cup this weekend, Sept.19-21. The event will be held at Breezy Acres Cannabis and Music Park (CAMP) in Cadiz. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate for $40 for the ...

Falling For Autumn

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I caved. I always said I wouldn’t get out my fall/Halloween decorations until at least mid-September. However, on Labor Day Monday, I just happened to be in the basement looking for something when I came upon an autumn-inspired wreath I had tucked away last spring. Then I delved a little deeper into the stuff on the basement shelves and located some pumpkin decorations and assorted Halloween junk. I couldn’t help myself. They all called to me to be released from their dusty hibernation and resume their assigned places on the porch and throughout the house. I have to admit that ...