Happy Birthday, my fellow Americans! Time to celebrate. Set aside your political differences. Put down the protest signs. Wave the Stars and Stripes proudly. We are still the most privileged free land in the world and that’s worth celebrating. The American Revolution of 1776 resulted in the ...
WHEELING — The Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum will mark America's 250th birthday with a special Independence Day event on July 4. Admission will be set at $2.50, and visitors will have the opportunity to ring the museum's “Bell of Freedom” for a small donation, with proceeds benefiting local veterans. Additional activities are also planned as part of the celebration at the museum's Wheeling location.
NEW MARTINSVILLE – Auditions for ArtsLink’s presentation of the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Aladdin on Monday, July 6, will provide about 50 roles for children of all ages. Among the roles to be cast are Aladdin, Scheherazade, Princess Dory, the Grand Vizier, the Sultan ...
Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk. Is that something I should look into? – Heart Worried Dear Worried, You’re smart to be thinking about this now. For years, cholesterol numbers have been the main way to estimate heart disease risk. But there’s another tool gaining attention that can offer a more direct look: a coronary artery calcium scan, or CAC scan. This quick, noninvasive test looks for actual plaque buildup in your ...
WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature a patriotic visit from founding mother Phillis Wheatley. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, July 7, at the library in downtown Wheeling. As a part of the library's America 250 observation, ...
WHEELING – The Queen of Queens will take place on Thursday, July 16, at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling. The Queen will be crowned at the OVAC Football Game on Saturday, July 18. Tickets for both events can be purchased through links found on the ovac.org website. Tickets will be $10 for ...
