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Friday, September 11 Twice as Nice, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. Selwyn Birchwood, Waterfront Hall, Wheeling, 8:30 p.m. The Muddle, Flanagan's Sports Bar, Bellaire, 9 p.m. Saturday, September 12 Jason Treuman, Lakeview Cantina at Oglebay, Wheeling, 7-9 ...

Labor Day Brings Hot Travel Weekend

PITTSBURGH – As summer comes to an end, many travelers are taking advantage of the last long holiday weekend of the season. AAA booking data shows Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York are the top domestic destinations, while Rome, Vancouver, London, Dublin, and Paris top the ...

Simple Ways to Soothe Bunion Pain

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a 62-year-old woman and have had a bunion on my big toe for years, but lately it’s become more painful and is making it hard to find comfortable shoes. I’d like to avoid surgery if possible. What can I do to ease the discomfort and keep it from getting worse? – Sore Toe Susan Dear Susan, You’re not alone. Bunions are very common, especially among women, and they often become more painful with age as the joint shifts out of alignment and inflammation sets in. What may have started as a minor nuisance can turn into ongoing discomfort, making it ...

What's Going On This Weekend

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5-SUNDAY, SEPT. 6 SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 FAMILY WSO YOGA SERIES — A free, all-levels yoga class will be held at 9 a.m. at the Wheeling Artisan Center, 1400 Main St., Wheeling. The one-hour class will be taught by a local instructor with relaxing live music provided by a Wheeling Symphony Orchestra musician. No experience is required. Bring a yoga mat and water. SATURDAY SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS — Free science demonstrations will be held at 1 p.m. at SMART Centre Market, 1410 Main St., Wheeling. The demonstrations are free and open to all ages. FOOD & DRINK WHEELING ...

Program Takes Unique Look at the Banjo

WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature Project Banjo with Enzo Chiodo. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the library in downtown Wheeling. “Project Banjo — An exploration of the banjo’s place in American music,” is a reimagining of traditional Americana and bluegrass music through an exploration of the banjo's place within contemporary song-writing and nimble instrumentation. Accompanied with drum and bass, Project Banjo will shake your impression of what “banjo music” can be by breathing new ...