Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Rocks the Capitol Theatre

WHEELING – A very special live music experience was delivered to fans in the Ohio Valley by way of a royal bloodline in rock 'n' roll as Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening celebrated the 50th anniversary of the classic album “Physical Graffiti.” The mid-week concert on Wednesday, May ...

Service With A Smile?

This may come as a surprise to some of my younger readers, but there was actually a time when you could go into a clothing store and there would be a clerk there to assist you. I know that is a strange concept to a generation that is accustomed to picking up a cellphone or turning on a computer and shopping online. The number of bricks and mortar stores, now long gone from your downtown streets, served my generation well. I worked for one of those department stores — Hornes of Wheeling — when I was in high school and shortly after I graduated. Hornes was just one of those ...

Spring-ing Into Action

So here it is, spring. For a generation of baby boomers, I’ll bet most of you can commiserate with me on what spring really meant growing up. In my parent’s house, it meant spring cleaning. This was no small task in a three-story old Victorian home inhabited by 12 children, two parents, a dog or two, a cat and even some rabbits at one time. Imagine just trying to maneuver around a playpen that was eternally set up in the TV/living room or the chrome and padded high chair in the kitchen. Then there were overflowing toy boxes, hockey sticks or golf clubs parked by the front door ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, April 18 - Jim Berze, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Gage Joseph, route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Libby Adams, Quaker Steak & Lube, Triadelphia, 6-9 p.m. - Tammy Joe & Iron Horse, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Twice as Nice, The Outdoor Inn, Valley Grove, 8-11 p.m. - The Lecuyers, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, April 19 - Steve Nixon, Belmont Brewerks, Martins Ferry, 6-8 p.m. - Brandon Lindley & Jeff Stewart, Moss Farm’s Winery, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - OVDJ Spring Smokeout, L.A. ...

Tongue ‘N Cheek Recognized for 20 Years of Fun

WHEELING - Longtime Ohio Valley ‘80s hair band tribute act Tongue ‘N Cheek was recognized with a proclamation from Wheeling City Council this week, celebrating the band’s milestone this year of entertaining nostalgic music fans with their fun-filled, high-energy shows for two decades. ...