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Copper Cup Chili Cook Off Slated in Barnesville

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BARNESVILLE — The second annual Copper Cup Chili Cook Off benefitting the Barnesville State Theatre will take place from noon to 3p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 19, in the West Main Street parking lot next to the Blue Moon Tavern. Participating chili chefs will set up and cook their chili on site from 8-11:30 a.m. Judges and VIP tasting begins at 11:30 a.m., and attendees can taste and just for the Peoples’ Choice Award from noon to 3 p.m. Awards will be presented at 3:15 p.m. in the categories of Best Chili (first, second and third place with cash prizes), Best Presentation and ...

Live Music Roundup

Out & About

Friday, October 18 - Bob Gaudio, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Jim Berze, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Gage Joseph, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Libby Adams, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Stevie Lynn, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - John Cain, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Sure Shot, Main Street Barrel House, Barnesville, 8:30-11:30 p.m. - Company Caravan, Silver Rail Bar & Grill, Wheeling, 9 p.m. Saturday, October 19 - Donnie Decena, Sarita’s at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, ...

Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum Treated Tours Return

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WHEELING — The Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum invites everyone to its annual Treated Tours this weekend. Tours will take place from 8-8 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 18, and from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. There will be a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt, treat bags and games for everyone to play. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best. There will be a costume contest on the museum’s official Facebook page (from pictures taken and posted with parents’ permission only.) The winner will get an annual family pass. The price of ...

Little Feat Bringing ‘Can’t Be Satisfied’ Tour to Town

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WHEELING — Legendary rock group Little Feat will perform at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Wheeling. Joining the group will be special guest Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel. The members of Little Feat emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops and collective ...

Godsmack To Rock WesBanco Arena in Wheeling Wednesday

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WHEELING — Godsmack will be coming to Wheeling at WesBanco Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Joining the rock titans will be Nothing More and Flat Black featuring Jason Hook, formerly of Five Finger Death Punch. With more than 20 years of chart-topping success, the Boson rock band Godsmack ...

Standing Tall In The Face Of Hate

Columns

He’s a big man with an even broader smile. His voice, while strong, often carries quiet but resounding messages. Rabbi Joshua Lief leads the congregation at Temple Shalom in Wheeling. This small, tight-knit Jewish community has been a part of the Northern Panhandle for 175 years. Growing up in Wheeling, Lief returned years later with his family to re-invigorate the Jewish faithful with some wonderful programs that invite people of all faiths or no faith to share with his congregation. To date, it’s been a most welcoming part of the greater Wheeling community. Locally, Christians ...