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Wood & Strings to Play Pennyroyal Tonight

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FAIRVIEW — The Pennyroyal Opera House will host a bluegrass show today, Friday, April 10, featuring Wood & Strings. Wood & Strings is a bluegrass band from central Ohio. Members include Ed Anderson, Kenny Curry, David Walker, Randy Little, Brady Maynard and Eddy Townsend. The group performs a mix of traditional, modern and gospel bluegrass music. The opening band for the night will be Cabin Fever. The kitchen and doors open at 5 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, and children ages 12 and under are admitted for free. The Pennyroyal Opera House ...

Cognitive Takes the Stage in St. C. Saturday

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — International touring band Cognitive of Metal Blade Records will be coming to the Kevin Barr Event Center, formerly known as the Ruritan Building, on Saturday in St. Clairsville. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance and $25 at the door.  Local ...

Library Hosts Open Mic Poetry Slam

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WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature its first ever Open Mic Poetry Slam. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, April 7, at the library in downtown Wheeling. Interested in helping the Ohio County Public Library to celebrate National Poetry Month? Patrons may do so by participating in the first ever Open Mic Poetry Slam. Because time is limited, the library will accept poets on a first-come, first-served basis. They ask that patrons keep his or her recitation under five minutes so that as many poets as possible can be ...

Oglebay Flower Show Displays Into May

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WHEELING - Step into a season of color at the Spring Flower Show now through May 3 at Oglebay. Wander scenic paths surrounded by more than 250,000 flowers as vibrant gardens, fresh-air adventures and seasonal experiences bring the park to life. From spring dining and hands-on activities to a ...

WLU Hughes Lecture Series Welcomes Award-Winning Writer

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WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University will welcome award-winning writer and poet Maggie Smith as the 2026 Hughes Lecturer on Thursday, April 9. Smith will deliver the Hughes Lecture at 4 p.m. in Kelly Theater. The event is free and open to the public. Smith is the New York Times ...

Wheeling Newcomers Club to Meet

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WHEELING – The Wheeling Newcomers Club will have its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Generations Restaurant, 338 National Road, Wheeling. The speaker will be Makala Carney, director of marketing for the Ohio County Public Library. Carney will speak about all the resources and services available at the library, including regular programs and events. Any woman new or returning to the area is welcome to join the group for its monthly luncheon. Anyone interested in attending can call Jan at 304-280-4270 by the Monday before the meeting.