A Salute to Our Veterans

There is nothing typical about any holidays or other observances during this year as health concerns over a coronavirus grip the world. Veterans Day on Nov. 11 is no different. Many communities are not holding their typical parades or in-person services. ∫ In Wheeling, American Legion ...

Veterans Day Facts and Figures

Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, was first celebrated on Nov. 11, 1919, the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1928, the United States Congress passed a resolution for Armistice Day to be an annual observation, and by 1938, the day became a national holiday. Differing from Memorial Day in May, Armistice Day, which would be renamed Veterans Day in 1954 under President Dwight Eisenhower, pays tribute to veterans who survived various wars. Memorial Day commemorates those veterans who lost their lives. Americans celebrate Veterans Day, while residents of Great ...

How two blind brothers became Two Blind Brothers for a cause

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Would you buy something you can't see? That's the question posed by two New York brothers who've lost much of their vision to a rare degenerative eye disorder and have dedicated their lives — and livelihoods — to raising money for ...

Safety Steps for Spooky Fun

(Family Features) Traditional family activities like trick-or-treating create fun moments and memories, but the effects of COVID-19 on this Halloween will bring about change for the spooky excitement. You can still ensure a special night for your little ones and all the ghouls, goblins ...

TRICK-or-TREAT TIMES

Friday Oct. 30: Triadelphia 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31: Adena 5:30-7 p.m. Bannock 6-7:30 p.m. Bellaire 6-7:30 p.m. Benwood: 6-7 p.m. Bethlehm 6-7:30 p.m. Bridgeport 6 -7 p.m. Brookside: 6-7 p.m. Cameron, W.Va. 6-7 p.m. Chester: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Clarington: 6-7:30 p.m. Glen Dale: 6-7 p.m. Martins Ferry: 6-7 p.m. Maxwell Acres (Moundsville): 6-7 p.m. (residents children and grandchildren only) McMechen: 6-7 p.m. Middlebourne 6-7 p.m. Moundsville: 6-7 p.m. Mount Pleasant 5-6:30 p.m. New Cumberland 5:30-7:30 p.m. Powhatan ...

Scarecrow Lane Returns to Cockayne House

Scarecrow Lane is back at Cockayne Farmstead and scarecrows will once again take up residence on the Farmstead’s lawn from October 19-31. Many local businesses, organizations, and individuals have designed and entered scarecrows as part of this fun community event. The scarecrows will be up for viewing beginning Monday, October 19. Visitors can view the scarecrows and vote for their favorites during regular open hours (Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm) or during special evening hours over the next two weeks. Special open times will be as follows: Thursday, October 22 – ...