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‘Routines’ Inspires Dystopian Novel for W.Va. Author

By EMILY RICE Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) — After self-publishing her first book in 2007, Laura Buchanan recently signed a three year publishing contract with W & B Publishers, in addition to the publication of her new young adult dystopian novel, “Routines.” Buchanan, who’s chosen pen name is Laura Lin, has been writing for her entire life. She recalls pretending that she was writing for her favorite magazines as a teenager. The newly released, “Routines,” was written about three years ago. Lin said the main inspiration for the book was the ...

The House Of Friendship Celebrates National Puppy Day

WHEELING — Elmhurst, The House of Friendship nonprofit assisted living residence in Wheeling, celebrated National Puppy Day during the dog days of August with a visit from a friendly beagle named Dexter and his new sibling, a furry Newfoundland puppy named Vivian. The front porch was ...

A Wrong Turn Leads to Elopement and Happily Ever After for Wheeling Couple

SHERRARD -- A wrong turn on an Air Force Base in New Jersey more than 50 years ago ended with a chance meeting that resulted in romance and elopement. Janet Emery was a young working woman who often joined girlfriends when they attended dances at the non-commissioned officers club at McGuire ...

17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show Set Sept. 12-13

NEW ATHENS, Ohio -- The 17th annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show will be held Sept. 12 and 13 on Ohio 519 (43672 Stumptown Road), between U.S. 22 and New Athens, Ohio. The site is just over 1 mile west of New Athens. Antique trucks, construction and mining will be on static display and in operation throughout the weekend. Equipment owned by the Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park, members of the HCRHP, Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association, Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club Chapter 22, and other organizations will be ...

Lunch WIth Books To Feature the Life of Labor Leader Walter Reuther

WHEELING -- The Ohio County Public Library will host an online Lunch With Books program, featuring the life of Walter Reuther, from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. Remembering Wheeling native and national labor leader Walter Reuther on his birthday (born Sept. 1, 1907, Wheeling, West Virginia; died May 9, 1970, Pellston, Michigan), Nelson Lichtenstein will discuss his book, “Walter Reuther: The Most Dangerous Man in Detroit And The Fate Of American Labor.” This program will be available to watch live on the Library’s Facebook page, its YouTube channel, and on the OCPL ...

Charities Experience Unfortunate Side Effects of the Pandemic

WHEELING — An unfortunate side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is evident at local charities’ donation bins throughout the Ohio Valley. The problem has been two-fold for the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store located on Bow Street in the Fulton neighborhood of Wheeling. Just ask store ...