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Local Home Brewer Honing Formula for Success

GLEN DALE – When a man cave evolves into somewhat of a full-fledged science laboratory, home brewers like Chad Faulstick know they’ve tapped into the true formula for success. For the past six years, Faulstick has been sharpening his skills in his home brew lab, turning what began as a ...

Paisleys Help Those in Need in Nashville During Holidays

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Store, a free-referral based grocery store co-founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in the Nashville area, will host its Second Annual Toy Store presented by Edward Jones in mid-December. Through generous donations from sponsors and donors across the ...

Little Feat: Keep On Treading the Many Miles

WHEELING – A lot of special ingredients go into the recipe that formulates the unique rock 'n' roll sound of Little Feat, according to keyboard player and founding member Bill Payne. On Tuesday night, the legendary band promises to serve up a heaping helping of that signature sound – a ...

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What Would Jesus Eat?

I realize that Thanksgiving was just last month. It was a day of thanksgiving, but let’s face it, there was a lot of talk about food. And there were plenty of recipes tried and true that made the rounds online, in magazines and newspapers. However, I have found that Christmas is also about ...

Lighting The Way To Christmas

It never gets old. I don’t know about you, but a drive around my hometown at this time of year brings back memories of a crowded station wagon filled with my siblings and a neighbor kid or two thrown in for good measure. My dad knew that the only way to temper the over-excited kids in the ...

A Welcome Sound In The Night

I had just slipped into bed when I heard it. I muted the TV and stopped to tune my ears to the sound. There are some noises no one wants to hear at bedtime — a dripping faucet, a beeping smoke alarm or a scream. But on this night, there was nothing scary about the noise. In fact, it was a ...

I Left With A Smile

Well it’s the weekend after Thanksgiving, are the leftovers gone? Did you partake in Black Friday deals on and offline? Is your Christmas tree now up and glowing in your family room? The days leading up to Thanksgiving seemed to go at warp speed. I swore I was not going to have to go to the ...

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Martins Celebrate 62 Years

Don and Jean Martin of Wheeling are celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary this weekend. They were married on Aug. 12, 1961, at Grove Methodist Church by Reverend William Woods. Don is retired after being employed with the Kroger Co. for 43 years, and Jean also worked for Krogers for ...

Bennett-Welsch

Amanda SueEllen Bennett and Matthew Thomas Welsch would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Amanda is the alumni director for West Liberty University, and Matthew is the owner of Vagabond Kitchen in downtown Wheeling. Both Amanda and Matthew are alumni from West ...

McCabe-Butts

John and Kristen McCabe of Wheeling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melina Angela McCabe, to R. Michael Butts, son of Ronald and Tina Butts of Wheeling. The bride-to-be is a May 2023 graduate of West Virginia University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in biomedical ...

Acree-Grosso

Mr. John Acree and Dr. Susan Kinkead-Acree of Vienna, Virginia are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole, to Antonio Grosso, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Wharton of Wheeling, West Virginia, also the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grosso of Naples, Florida. Ms. Acree holds a ...

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McCleery, Lee

James McCleery and Brook Lee were united in marriage on June 9, 2023 at the Hyatt in Cambridge, Maryland. Dr. Jim Orr officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at the Hyatt. James is the son of Beth McCleery and the late Charles McCleery of both West Alexander, Pa. and Wheeling, W.Va. ...

Posteraro, Peckens

Breeci Peckens and Mario Posteraro were united in marriage on Saturday, Aug. 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiltonsville, with The Very Rev. William Cross officiating. Parents of the couple are Doug and Judy Peckens of Yorkville, and John and Elaine Posteraro of Wexford, Pa. The ...

Albanese, Howard

Amanda Howard and Angelo Albanese were joined in marriage on June 24, at Armstrong Farms in Sarver, Pa. The wedding was officiated by Pastor Ron Cralton. The following reception was held at Armstrong Farms. The bride is the daughter of Alicia L. Howard and the late Paul R. Howard of Valley ...

Abe, Corona

Karen Corona Merritt announces the marriage of her daughter, Gretchen Danielle Corona, to Takeru Abe. The wedding took place in a civil ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, on March 13, 2022. The bride is the daughter of Karen Corona Merritt of Morgantown, and Robert Corona of East Elmhurst, New York. ...

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Muklewiczes Celebrating 50 Years

Walt and Lucy Muklewicz of St. Clairsville are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on Nov. 30, 1974 by Rev. Collins in Bellaire Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Muklewicz is the former Lucy A. Snedeker, daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth Ann Snedeker of Bellaire. ...

Olivers Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Katy and Curt Oliver of Wheeling are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple met during high school, were married Dec. 19, 1953 in Wheeling, and lived in north Wheeling before settling in Mozart to raise their family. They are members of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in ...

Whites Celebrate Golden

Charles E. (Chip) White Jr. and Martha Blizzard White of Wheeling celebrated their 50th anniversary on November 23. The couple’s wedding took place in 1973 at Saint Michael’s Church, officiated by Father Mario Claro and Reverend Robert Coupe. They have four daughters, four sons-in-law ...

Deans Celebrate Golden

Gary and Cindy Dean celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 10, 2023. The couple currently reside in Washington, Pa., but lived in Wheeling their entire lives. They were married at Corpus Christi Parish, on Nov. 10, 1973. Gary is the son of the late Ivan and Eleanor Dean of ...

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Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company Presents The Nutcracker on Stage

WHEELING — Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 20; and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Towngate Theatre in Center Wheeling. The Dec. 20 performance titled “The MUTTcracker” will help support friends at the Ohio ...

Towngate Theatre Presents ‘Frozen’ on the Big Screen

WHEELING — Towngate Theatre in Wheeling presents the instant classic Disney motion picture “Frozen” on the big screen at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Tickets are $8. Disney’s magical “Frozen” follows the story of Elsa, who possesses the ability to create ice and snow, as she ...

Live Music & Christmas Party Roundup

Friday, December 20 - Paul Milovac, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6 p.m. - Tammy Jo & Iron Horse, Woodsfield Eagles, 7-11 p.m. - White Collar Criminals, Billy’s Brickyard, Triadelphia, 8-11 p.m. - Two By Fours (Live Band Karaoke), Silver Rail Bar & Grill, ...

‘Feel the Love’ of Christmas Once Again

WHEELING — Three decades since B.E. Taylor’s original Christmas album was released, his family and friends will gather to celebrate the season and his legacy. “Feel the Love: A Taylor Family Christmas” will bring Taylor’s iconic renditions of classic Christmas tunes to a handful of ...