Senior HOF Nominees Sought

December 21, 2017

Each year, the Ohio Department of Aging honors outstanding older Ohioans with induction into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The hall honors current or long-time Ohio residents, age 60 and older, who have made and continue to make a lasting impact on their professions, their vocations or their communities. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov/halloffame to learn more and access the nomination form. “Inductees to the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame continue to grow, thrive and contribute throughout their lives,” said Stephanie M. Loucka, director of the department. “Their ...

Shining a Light On Care Providers

December 21, 2017

Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll, not just on those with the disease, but on their families. The effects of this disease, emotional as well as financial, are felt by many in our society. “Caring for relatives suffering from this debilitating condition is truly a labor of love, and unfortunately, comes with high costs,” said Robert Egge, chief public policy officer of the Alzheimer’s Association. “This month, as we observe National Family Caregiver Month, we look to shine a light on some of the often overlooked aspects of caring for someone with this disease.” Today, ...

Out and About

December 21, 2017

Dec. 21 — Winter Solstice StarWatch, SMART Centre Market, 30 22nd St., Wheeling, 6 p.m., free. Dec. 21-22 — Concerts, “I Will Remember, B.E. Taylor Christmas,” at Capitol Theater, 1015 Main St., Wheeling, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-30 — New members’ art exhibition by Eric Dye and Gerald Nichols in Studio Gallery and work by Martins Ferry Middle School students in North Gallery, at Artworks Around Town, Centre Market, 2200 Market St., Wheeling, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, free. Dec. 21-30 — Holiday art show ...

TAKE THE GRANDKIDS

December 21, 2017

Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Gingerbread houses and entertainment, Crispin Center club room, Oglebay Park, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Light and Music Extravaganza, Good Zoo, Oglebay Park, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Winter Festival of Lights, Oglebay Park, 5-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Straw mazes for tykes and teens, Crispin Center, Oglebay Park, 2-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, free. Dec. 21-Jan. 1 — Children’s holiday ...