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Top Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them

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Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? --Almost 80 Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well founded. Financial fraud is a massive – and rapidly growing – problem for older Americans. In 2024 alone, scams cost older adults an estimated $81.5 billion, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That staggering figure includes both reported losses and the many crimes that likely go unreported. While many scams today target people of ...

Roundtable Examines Gettysburg: The Aftermath

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WHEELING – For three hot July (1863) days, approximately 160,000 troops fought for either “states rights” or to “preserve the Union” and emancipation. The battle resulted in approximately 50,000 casualties — killed, wounded or missing. The task of burying more than 7,000 dead soldiers, treating 20,000 wounded and removing 3,000 dead horses was undertaken by the 2,400 residents of Gettysburg. At the Wednesday, March 25, Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable, local author and historian Pete Chacalos will deliver a lecture focused on the work of how the townspeople coordinated ...

Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum Plans Spring Events

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WHEELING – The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum will host the Easter Bunny this weekend and next weekend, on March 21 and March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to come and visit the Easter Bunny. Pictures with the bunny are free. Admission to the museum is separate. On Saturday, March 21, from 5-7 p.m., The Great Bunny Detective will allow guests to explore the darkened museum by flashlight and find the missing eggs in this Easter themed mystery. Children and adults alike can hunt down and solve the mystery together. Easter themed treat bags will be available for ...

Time With ‘Hunny’

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There is a dog in our house. Not just any dog, my 11-year-old granddaughter’s dog named Hunny. Yes, like Winnie the Pooh “hunny.” This 12-pound ball of tan fur has managed to melt our hearts with her gentle nature and tenacity for catching a small tennis ball in mid-air. While we don’t own a pet, having a dog around the house reminds us of the many years we did enjoy our basset hounds. Now, we simply have the pleasure of this dog’s affection while we dog-sit on various occasions to help out her busy family. Hunny seems to enjoy our company as we do hers. Our son said she gets ...

Program Explores 'Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard'

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WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature “Driftwood: The Life of Harland Hubbard” with Jessica Whitehead. The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, March 24, at the library in downtown Wheeling. This program was rescheduled from Sept. ...

What's Happening In And Around Wheeling: March 21-25

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Saturday, March 21 MUSIC & ARTS Beatlemania Magic: Beatles Tribute – 8 p.m. at the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. All you need is love … and a ticket to an amazing Beatles tribute show at Wheeling Island. Join us on Saturday, March 21 in the Showroom for Beatlemania Magic, a Beatles tribute like no other! Hear the sounds of the Fab Four and relive some of the seminal hits of music history. Tickets are available now on Ticketmaster.com or by visiting the Lucky North Rewards desk. Melanie Martinez “Hades” Advance Listening Event – 2 p.m. at Nail City Record, 40 12th ...