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This Is the Year

Columns

This is the year — 2025 — when I told myself I would do my best to get better organized. It’s not a New Year’s resolution, just a plan in my mind. I hope I can bring it to fruition. I believe I got a good start on Tuesday night. While the TV was blasting out college football bowls and later some of the New Year’s Eve events from New York City, I was sitting at my computer contemplating my 2025 plan. I decided I did not need to wait until the famous New Year’s ball dropped for me to get motivated. One of the first things I did was a small start. I took down the 2024 ...

Hands Down, Mittens For The Win

Columns

I don’t remember ever saying it’s too cold to go outside and play. That is, when I was a kid. Maybe that’s because we prepared for the cold by bundling up in layers of warm clothes. We even placed empty bread bags over our socks before slipping into our snow boots. This provided extra insulation and kept our feet dry in the event of leaky boots. Every year we had to trade up or down with siblings to ensure we had boots that fit. Sometimes that simply meant wearing several pairs of socks in the event the boots were too big. We knew how to make it work and allow us to spend hours ...

Prepare for Laughter And Fun at Oglebay’s LOL Comedy Show

Out & About

WHEELING — Mark your calendars and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at Oglebay’s Glessner Auditorium in Wilson Lodge on Saturday, Jan. 4, for the return of the LOL Comedy Show! It’s going to be a night full of laughs, surprises, and a few “I can’t believe they said that!” moments. This year, Oglebay is bringing four comedy powerhouses that’ll leave everyone rolling in the aisles with laughter. Comedians will be: - Josh Sneed — A Comedy Central favorite and national touring sensation is ready to bring the funny and keep everyone laughing all night long. - ...

Live Music Roundup

Out & About

Friday, December 27 - Tyler Porter, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Elderly Brothers, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Sarah Hays Band, Silver Rail Bar & Grill, Wheeling, 9 p.m. Saturday, December 28 - Eli Lambie & Josh Garrett, Vino di Piccin Winery & Tasting House, Lansing, 6-8 p.m. - Ron Retzer Trio, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Dan Jones, Black Sheep Vineyard, Adena, 7:30 p.m. - Buck Porter, Route 40 LumberJaxe, Belmont, 8-11 p.m. - The Muddle, South End Bar & Grill, ...