What’s In That Nickname?

It happens in many families. It can occur in the workplace as well. Somehow, someone will come up with a nickname for a family member or coworker. Sometimes they are cute names that express a person’s special look or funny mannerism. Most nicknames are given without malice. Newsrooms could be rich with funny name calling, mostly in jest. An ace reporter might get the “Jimmy Olson” tagline if he was particularly aggressive. It was a compliment to be called a news hound as well. Families are where most nicknames originate. When I entered the Ziegler family, it became ...

Ashley McBryde Tour Hits Ohio Valley Thursday

WHEELING — Grammy, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde is bringing her tour to the Capitol Theatre this Thursday, Feb. 20. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are available at capitoltheatrewheeling.com, the WesBanco Arena Box Office or by calling 304-233-7000. McBryde cut her teeth ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, February 14 - Gailya Dodd, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Ron Retzer Trio, Generations Restaurant & Pub, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Donnie Decena, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Gregg Molnar, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Tammy Jo & Iron Horse, Bellaire VFW, 7-10 p.m. - Kanawha, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Dave Byers, The Pub on 213, Steubenville, 8-10 p.m. - The L’Ecuyers, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, February 15 - Jim Berze, Hightower Brewing Company, Rayland, 5-8 ...