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National Day of Prayer Events Set at Capitol Ballroom

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WHEELING – Jon and Jolene Hamill of Lamplighter Ministries will be the guest speakers at the local National Day of Prayer at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, at the Capitol Theatre ballroom in Wheeling, the first of two events of the day. The National Day of Prayer is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2026, and the Wheeling celebration has changed its format as part of the event. Instead of a breakfast meeting at the WesBanco Arena, the National Day of Prayer will be conducted as a luncheon in the ballroom, where the Hamills, along with other local leaders, will observe the theme of ...

How to Prepare to Be an Executor of an Estate

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Dear Savvy Senior, My uncle recently asked me to be the executor of his will when he dies. I feel honored that he asked me, but I’ve never done this before and I’m not exactly sure what the job entails. What can you tell me about it? --Helpful Nephew Dear Helpful, Being named executor is indeed an honor. It shows your uncle trusts you. But it can also be a significant responsibility, especially if his estate or family situation is complicated. Here’s a look at what the role involves so you can decide if it’s something you’re comfortable taking on. Executor Duties As ...

Library Program to Welcome Author Julia Flint

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WHEELING – The Ohio County Public Library's next Lunch With Books program will feature author Julia Flint and a discussion on her new book “We Were Promised: How an Appalachian Grandmother Fought a Corporate Giant.” The program will take place at noon on Tuesday, May 5, at the library in downtown Wheeling. This book follows Karen “Momma K” Gorrell and a group of determined retirees on their long journey to seek justice — from staging an occupy-inspired camp at the Ravenswood plant in West Virginia to confronting corporate executives in Illinois and California. In ...

Wheeling Fashion Week Announces 2026 Runway Show Lineup

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WHEELING — Wheeling Fashion Week returns June 7–13 for its second year, gathering fashion enthusiasts, industry professionals, and supporters of the arts. The highly anticipated Runway Show will take place on Friday, June 12, at Waterfront Hall in Wheeling, showcasing even more ...

Friends of Wheeling Celebrates Historic Preservation Month

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(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles in May to highlight historic preservation efforts in Wheeling as part of celebrating Historic Preservation Month.) WHEELING – May is Historic Preservation Month – a time when there is increased emphasis on historic structures and ...

All The Ink Is Hard to Miss

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I know it’s not polite to stare. However, I could not help but notice it. I was sitting in a restaurant in the Robinson Town Centre area when I noticed two men seated nearby who were having their meal.  It appeared to me that the elder of the two was enjoying a meal with his grown son. That’s just my observation. The reporter in me has a habit of being a bit nosey and watching the people around me. That’s when I noticed it. The younger man had a very distinct tattoo on the top of his left hand. It appeared to be a portrait of the face of the crucified Jesus Christ. It truly ...