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Puppet Show Slated at Moundsville Public Library

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MOUNDSVILLE — The Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library will host the Pittsburgh Puppet Works at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, for a special Summer Reading program performance. Back by popular demand, this professional puppet troupe will entertain children with the show “Inky’s Magical Amusement Mystery.” It is aimed at 3-8 year-olds and lasts for about 35 minutes. Known for creating and performing “professional, hilarious, toe-tappin’, engaging and all-around catchy puppet productions” for all occasions and any audience, the Pittsburgh Puppet Works is family ...

Ohio Valley Roller Derby In Action This Weekend

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TRIADELPHIA — Ohio Valley Roller Derby will have its home opener at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at The Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia against Erie Roller Derby. Pre-sale tickets are available for $10, and admission will be $15 at the gate. Guests ages 12 and under are admitted for free. There will be a variety of activities for the family in addition to the home opening, action-packed, fun-filled roller derby bout. There will be a 50/50 drawing after the bout with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown. For additional ...

Live Music Roundup

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Friday, July 19 - Libby Adams, Prima Marina, Moundsville 5-7 p.m. - Gailya Dodd, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Jim Berze, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - 7 South, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. - The Fantasy’s, Weirton Event Center, 7 p.m. - Gregg Molnar, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Andy Timko, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - The BEN Band, Pike 40, Morristown, 7-10 p.m. - New Age Adenas, Grand Vue Park, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. Whisky Rider, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 8-11 p.m. - Jeff Suddoth, Hickman Lounge at ...

Queen of Queens Lineup Set

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WHEELING — The OVAC Queen of Queens will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center on the Wheeling Park High School campus due to renovations taking place at the Capitol Theatre. The queen will be crowned at the OVAC Football Game on Saturday, ...

People’s University To Explore Dunmore’s War at 250 Years

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WHEELING — This year marks the 250th anniversary of Dunmore’s War, seen by many historians as the last conflict of America’s colonial period. But some pay it little attention or misinterpret its historical significance. Set against the backdrop of the deepening constitutional crisis ...

Riding Out Summer

Columns

Summertime is noted for many much-awaited events. They include picnics, a dip in a cooling outdoor pool, a variety of festivals, yard sales and car shows. Yes, car shows are high on the list of many Ohio Valley residents. Whether you are the proud owner of a 1960-something Corvette, a custom-painted Harley or a brand new four-wheeler, car shows are most likely on your summer bucket list. During the warm weather months and into early fall, vehicle enthusiasts bring out their prized vehicles to show off to the rest of us. Some of the shows are simple gatherings — such as those that ...