Life

Mending What Needs Fixed

Columns

One week ago, after a freak cloudburst decimated parts of Ohio County, and I witnessed the destruction, the words of a 1972 song kept repeating in my head. They sort of summed up how I and others were feeling for all those who lost homes, businesses, vehicles and the most heartbreaking — lives. The song goes like this: “And how can you mend a broken heart? How can you stop the rain from falling down?” The truth of the matter is that none of us can truly mend someone’s broken heart at times like this. And only divine intervention can stop the rain from continuing to ...

Fathers Do Matter

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Being an amateur birdwatcher of sorts, I have come to see several different species that visit our homestead. While there are hummingbirds of various sizes and colors, the Baltimore Orioles are among the most colorful winged creatures to stop at our jelly feeders. While we don’t feed seed to birds in the summer, those birds that do appear now are fun to watch and listen to as they sing for their supper. What I have come to realize about the bird kingdom is that the male species are the most colorful while their female counterparts sport more subdued colorations. For instance, the ...

Free Movie Night Features ‘Grease’ at Heritage Port

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WHEELING — Break out your leather jackets and poodle skirts — it’s time to hand-jive the night away as the city of Wheeling is hosting a free screening of the iconic movie “Grease” today, Friday, June 13, at Heritage Port. The film will begin at dusk. “This is a great opportunity to enjoy a nostalgic favorite with friends and family in a great outdoor setting,” said Wheeling Parks & Recreation Director Rochelle Barry. “We encourage everyone to come early, grab a good spot and enjoy a fun summer night in downtown Wheeling.” Set in the 1950s, “Grease” tells ...

Pennington’s to Have New Owners, Launch As Block-O Bar & Grill

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JEWETT — After nearly a decade, Pennington’s owner Shawn Pennington has announced that Harrison County residents Scott and Amie Shultz will be taking over the operations and ownership of the business. The establishment will be closed June 21 and will reopen June 30. The new name of the business will be The Block-O Bar and Grill. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to pass the torch to Scott and Amie,” Pennington stated. “Their deep roots in Harrison County and genuine love for this community makes them the perfect choice, and I can’t wait to experience their vision and the ...

Live Music Roundup

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Friday, June 13 - Libby Adams, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - The Muddle, Roha Aestetics, St. Clairsville, 6-8 p.m. - MSM, route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Chuck Lucas, Quaker Steak & Lube, Triadelphia, 6-9 p.m. - Gage Joseph with Dillon Gambol, Jefferson Fridays, Moundsville, 6-10 p.m. - Logan Wojcik, National Road Bikeway Gazebo, St. Clairsville, 7-8:30 p.m. - Matt VanFossen, Wheeling Park, 7-10 p.m. - Gregg Molnar, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Josh Sokolowski, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Twice as Nice, El Gran Patron, ...