David Koechner Coming to Capitol Theatre Ballroom

WHEELING — Actor, comedian, writer and producer David Koechner is coming to the Capitol Theatre Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Koechner is well-known as Todd Packer on “The Office” and as Champ Kind in “Anchorman” and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” Two performances ...

Pitch The Tent, Fire Up The Grill

A friend/colleague told me about how, when she was a child, her parents would take her camping every summer. I never perceived this friend of being much of a nature girl but I guess she was to some degree. She said it was just what her little family did together. When she told me about her camping experiences, I felt a twinge of envy. You see she is an only child and had the full attention of her mom and dad, especially on those vacation camp outings. I, on the other hand, have seven brothers and four sisters. One-on-one time with either parent was rare. It’s just the way of big ...

Driving Me Mad

I always believed there were just four seasons: winter, spring, summer and fall. Apparently there is a fifth season known as the “Driving Season.” It reportedly begins over the Memorial Day weekend in May and pretty much winds up after Labor Day in September. This season refers to the time when more and more people get behind the wheel and head out to places near and far. Lured by warm temps, blue skies and sometimes, dry roads, we head out like early nomads seeking recreational and vacation pursuits. I used to enjoy being a member of the driving public. I’ve had my driver’s ...

‘Wonka’ Showing at Library

MOUNDSVILLE — On Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m., the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library will show the feature film “Wonka” — a family-adventure-comedy that offers an origin story for the Roald Dahl character Willy Wonka. With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. This 2023 film is rated PG and runs for 116 minutes. This event is free and open to the public. Film showings take place in the downstairs meeting room. Call 304-845-6911 for more ...

Ranch Night Brings Sammy Kershaw and More!

FLUSHING - Dutton Cattle Co. presents Ranch Night BBQ & Concert tonight, Friday, June 7, at the farm on Dutton Drive in Flushing. The show will feature country star Sammy Kershaw, left, as the headliner, with Bryan Martin and a host of local talent with an opening acoustic showcase – ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, June 7 - The Muddle, St. Vincent de Paul Festival, Wheeling, 5-7:30 p.m. - Emerson Drive with Love and Theft, and Isaac Cole, Sally Buffalo Park, Cadiz, 6 p.m. - Donnie Decena, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Kanawha, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Bob Gaudio, The Vue at Grand View Park, Moundsville, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Easy Street Band, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. - Jim Berze, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Jason Treuman, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Poor Man’s Heaven and The Rumors Band, Weirton Events ...