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Live Music Roundup

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Friday, August 15 - Radio Tokyo with Splash Panel, Jefferson Avenue (Jefferson Fridays), Moundsville, 6-10 p.m. - Dillon Gambol, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Jason Treuman, Quaker Steak & Lube, Triadelphia, 6-9 p.m. - Gregg Molnar, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. The Road Hogs, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. - Tammy Jo & Iron Horse, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Cassie & Dave, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - The Muddle, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - MSM — Miller Smith & Mazure, St. Mary’s Church (Parish ...

Mark at the Park Hosts Backroads ‘n’ Campfires Concert This Saturday

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CADIZ — All roads lead to the party this weekend at the Mark at the Park with a full night of music at the Backroads ‘n’ Campfires Concert. The concert features headliner Randy Houser with Craig Morgan, Thomas Mac and Isaac Cole on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Sally Buffalo Park in Cadiz. Music kicks off at 5 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m. All tickets must be purchased in advance. A limited amount of primitive campsites will be available for overnight camping. For tickets and information, visit The Mark at the Park’s official page on Facebook.

Chacalos Returns To Towngate With New Show

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WHEELING — A crazy life in New York theater has gotten even crazier for Wheeling native Megan Chacalos, ever since a couple of posts on TikTok catapulted her to a new level of popularity. She’s back in the Friendly City this weekend with a new show telling the tale of that rise. “Megan ...

Be Careful What We Wish For

Columns

Water. In all my years of living, the topic of water has never been more prevalent than in the past year or so. Just one year ago, the Ohio Valley was in the midst of a scorching drought. In fact, it was downright frightening as the threat of wildfires kept many vigilant. Each day through late summer and early fall, the promise of rain was just that — a promise unfulfilled. Weather forecasters kept a low profile as they seemed to be held responsible for what does or doesn’t fall from the sky. Fire danger warnings became a daily thing. The once lush, green lawns turned dusty and ...

Summer Fun Even In The Heat

Columns

It was ridiculously hot on Monday, but we persevered. We were determined to take the 9- and 10-year-old grandkids to the famed Kennywood Park as promised. And so we did. Yes I questioned our sanity at such an adventure during a heat advisory. Yet there are just some promises you cannot break. Traveling to Kennywood is a monumental feat in itself. It would not have been possible without a voice over the car radio directing each turn and stoplight through the Pittsburgh area neighborhoods. It is clear to me that it would never have been accomplished via the old paper map style of ...