Vicki Lawrence and Mama

WHEELING — Emmy Award winning comedy legend Vicki Lawrence is one of the most beloved television personalities of her generation. Now she is dusting off her sensible shoes and hitting the road with her new touring production, Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show. The show will visit ...

Irish Celtic Folk Concert in Memory of Larry Freeland Set

MOUNDSVILLE — The public is invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Strand this weekend for an evening of Irish revelry in memory of dear friend, Larry Freeland. Larry’s nephew, Conor Freeland, is a member of Bealtaine and credits his uncle as being the band’s first fan. ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, March 7 - Jim Berze, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Steve Nixon, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Twice as Nice, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Matt VanFossen, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - The Muddle, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Bad Boy Boogie with Pyramid, Blue Moon Tavern, Barnesville, 8-11 p.m. - Marc Ridge and the Revelers with Luke Burkhardt, Waterfront Hall, Wheeling, 8 p.m. - First Fridays with Josh From YNC and DJ KSlump, River City, Wheeling, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, March 8 - Jeff Tappe, ...

Honor Thy Mother

There aren’t many news items that often make me stop and do a slow burn. That was until I read the article about Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to change the word “mother” contained within laws in his state. The governor believes the word “mother” should be changed to “inseminated person.” Just when I thought I had heard the most ridiculous thinking out of a politician, I was wrong. This one has to take the cake. I can’t even comprehend why the governor believes such a change makes sense. All the good gent has to do is consult Webster’s dictionary and ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, February 28 - Dillon Gambol, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Jeff Tappe, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Twice as Nice, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Sure Shot, Main Street Barrel House, Barnesville, 8:30-11:30 p.m. - Doug Richardson & Joe Carr, Riverside Restaurant & Bar, Powhatan Point, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 1 - Donnie Decena, Belmont Brewerks, Martins Ferry, 6-8 p.m. - Jim Berze, Vino di Piccin Winery and Tasting House, Lansing, 6-9 p.m. - The Classic Rock Experience, Wheeling Island Showroom, 7-9:30 p.m. - New Age ...

Brantley Gilbert Bringing Tattoos Tour to Wheeling

WHEELING - Multi-platinum selling country artist Brantley Gilbert brings The Tattoos Tour to the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling on Thursday, May 22, with special guests to be announced. Doors open at 6 p.m., and showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, ...