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Towngate Theatre Has ‘Elvis’ On the Big Screen Tonight

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WHEELING — A unique movie theater in Wheeling, Towngate Theatre offers screenings of some of America’s most iconic films. The next presentation at Towngate Theatre in Center Wheeling will include a showing of “Elvis” on the big screen at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 24. There are no reservations required for the movie. “Elvis” is an epic, big-screen spectacle from Warner Bros. Pictures and visionary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. A thoroughly cinematic drama, ...

Live Music Roundup

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Friday, January 24 - Jim Berze, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Bob Gaudio, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Gage Joseph, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - New Age Adenas, Silver Rail Bar & Grill, Wheeling, 8 p.m. - Twice as Nice, Billy’s Brickyard, ...

Centennial Ice Skating Spectacular Set at Wheeling Park

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WHEELING — As part of Wheeling Park’s exciting 100-year anniversary celebration, the Centennial Ice-Skating Spectacular will be taking place from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the park’s renowned ice rink. This family-friendly event promises to be a fun experience for guests of all ages. Skaters will be able to glide through the decades to a soundtrack curated by DJ Brian Oliver, who will spin timeless tunes from various eras. The event will feature fun surprises, including special appearances by Spike, the Wheeling Nailers’ mascot, along with other fun characters to keep ...

It’s WinterFest at Oglebay!

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WHEELING — Oglebay welcomes the return of WinterFest this weekend. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the public is invited to come out to Schenk Lake at 1 p.m. for the thrilling Polar Plunge, where brave souls will take a freezing dip to support the Special Olympics of West Virginia. Participants ...

Wheeling Officials Hope PODA District In Place This Spring

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WHEELING – Wheeling city officials hope to have an area of downtown able to legally sell alcoholic beverages in to-go cups by early May. Members of the Rules Committee of Council met this week to discuss a proposed Private Outdoor Designated Area district after researching the matter over ...

Do You Smell Something Burning?

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It didn’t matter what I did, it was still there. Maybe it was not as strong, but it was still there. No matter what I did to wash my husband’s work uniforms, the smell of smoke would hit my nose when ironing them. It wasn’t for lack of trying. It’s just what it is when you are married to a firefighter. When they have battled a significant blaze, sometimes for long hours, the smell of smoke simply remains a part of them They can shower off the soot and grime. They can hang their bunker coats up to air out. They can stuff their boots with newspaper to dry them out. Yet, the ...