Spanish-Language Mass Returning to Ohio Valley

WEIRTON — There are times — whole decades if need be — that an immigrant who grew up speaking another language can function in English, according to Nicaraguan-born Horacio Gonzalez. Working, shopping, schooling and — eventually — thinking all in English. But, sometimes, it does ...

St. Clairsville Native To Perform With Navy Chanters

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Musician 1st Class Robert Kurth, a native of St. Clairsville, will be among the performers in the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters’ chorus during its 2022 tour. The group is coming to Newark, Ohio, one of 13 cities spanning seven states to host a performance. The Sea Chanters performance is scheduled for April 22 at 7 p.m. at MidlandTheatre, Newark, Ohio. All Navy Band performances are free and open to the public. More dates can be found at www.navyband.navy.mil/events/tour/sea-chanters-2022 Kurth joined the Sea Chanters in 2014. He earned his Bachelor ...

Across Time and Place

WHEELING — British hot cross buns — iconized in nursery rhyme and song — may be one of the most widely known breads to celebrate Christianity’s Holy Week with the religious symbol. But, a variety of traditional food websites indicate cross pastries are common throughout many of the ...

Ohio County Public Library Celebrates National Library Week

WHEELING — The Ohio County Public Library encourages all community members to visit their library in person or online during National Library Week this week. The OCPL offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources that are available in person or from the comfort of home. To ...

Want Kids To Love Gardening? Give Them A Job, Seeds, A Pass

Gardeners are made, not born. If you want your children to become enthusiastic gardeners, take steps early to get them going down the proverbial path. It isn’t difficult, but it might require an adjustment to your attitude about children in the garden. The first step is to pique your ...