Sherrard Middle School ‘Steel Rams’ To Play Virginia Beach

SHERRARD – The Sherrard Middle School “Steel Rams” – students who play the steel drums – will be taking their music to Virginia Beach this weekend to participate in a competition and play tunes on the boardwalk there. Coach Joshua Garrett explained the musical group in the past ...

Sherrard Middle School Claims Repeat Win At History Bowl

SHERRARD – A team of Sherrard Middle School students who like learning about the past brought home the school’s fifth consecutive regional History Bowl championship last week. The History Bowl took place April 30 at the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. It marked ...

Wheeling Park To Hold Inaugural Pepperoni Roll Festival

Wheeling Park will host its inaugural Pepperoni Roll Festival from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, celebrating one of West Virginia’s most iconic culinary traditions. This lively festival brings the community together for a full day of entertainment, friendly competition, and local ...

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival President Dies

Tim Rockwell, the longtime president of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival, died last week at age 59. The festival announced on social media over the weekend that Rockwell had died. According to his obituary, he died April 30 in Orlando. Rockwell, a truck driver by trade, began his service with the festival by overseeing its parade for eight years. He then spent two years as the festival's vice president before stepping into the president's role in 2009 "For many years, Tim worked tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines of the festival, giving his time, knowledge, and ...

Wednesdays In Wintersville Kicks Off New Season

WINTERSVILLE — Joel John likes to talk about the growth he has seen in the event —and the village — since Wednesdays in Wintersville was launched in 2021. "The event has brought many different aspects to the community," he explained. "It started as an extension of the farmers market ...