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A Great Ending To Summer

Columns

I guess the meteorologists in the Ohio Valley know what they are talking about. It seems that although the Farmers’ Almanac states the autumn season officially begins on Sept. 22, meteorologists’ fall season began Sept. 1. Judging by the current weather today, maybe they know more than the Almanac folks. These cool temperatures had me scrambling for a sweatshirt in the early morning and keeping a jacket in the car. It has been delightful weather for sleeping with the windows open and silencing the noisy air conditioner. I’m not foolish enough, however, to believe that the ...

Joe Gatto: Let’s Get Into It

Out & About

WHEELING — Acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto — best known for the hit television shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index” — is on the road for his Let’s Get Into It tour featuring all-new material. The tour stops in the Ohio Valley today, Friday, ...

Strand Theatre to Show ‘Fools’ Parade’ Tonight

Out & About

MOUNDSVILLE — Many folks around town like to share stories from 1970, which was a special year for Moundsville — the year that Hollywood hit the town’s streets for the filming of the movie “Fools’ Parade.” The Strand Theatre will feature this piece of Moundsville’s history with a showing of the movie at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 6. Everyone is invited to come watch the story unfold in a setting where viewers will see many local landmarks. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Price for admission is $7. Tickets will be available at the door.

Live Music Roundup

Out & About

Friday, September 6 - Robinson Family, Belmont County Fair, St. Clairsville, 11 a.m. - Ashley Best, Belmont County Fair, St. Clairsville, 4 p.m. - Luke Phalen, Pike 40, Morristown, 5-8 p.m. - Dillon Gambol, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Gailya Dodd, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - MSM, Riverside Restaurant & Bar, Powhatan Point, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - Matt Vanfossen, Belmont County Fair, St. Clairsville, 7 p.m. - Bob Gaudio, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Gage Joseph, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Chuck ...

All In The Family

Columns

The summer season is winding down despite what the thermometer says. Schools have started up again much sooner than when I was a kid. Going back to classes was always the day after Labor Day for my generation. And yes, it was still pretty hot those first few weeks of school, but then fall crept in and winter followed. There were days at my alma mater — Wheeling Central Catholic High School — before the days of air conditioned classrooms, that teachers would open the windows and turn off the overhead lights for a more comfortable atmosphere. I can’t recall ever having classes ...