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International senior club meets

WEIRTON — The International Senior Club met on July 14 at Undo's in Weirton. Carl Truax led the prayer and blessing. Bucky Sims led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by members singing "God Bless America." A buffet dinner and desserts were enjoyed by the members. Liz Beecroft introduced new members, Keith LeRoy and Norma Eltringham. There was no business meeting held, but members were entertained by the music of Chuck Lucas. He played and sang a variety of oldies favorites. Truax thanked Deb Bonuito for making the cookie favors for the celebration of our country's 250th birthday. ...

Wheeling To Celebrate Grecian, Italian Festivals This Coming Week

WHEELING – The most festive weekend of the summer season is about to take place in Wheeling. The Grecian Fest at John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, starts Wednesday, July 22, and continues through Friday, July 24. It will be set up outside and inside the church located at 2215 Chapline ...

Toronto 5K helps in cancer fight

TORONTO — Keeping memories alive and helping others who are fighting cancer are things that make an annual running and walking event in Toronto special. This year's Lou Ann Burchfield and Kathy Hannan Hale Colors of Cancer Memorial 5K Run-Walk is scheduled for Aug. 8, organizers explained. With an entry option available to participants of nearly any age, the event is nearing an important point in the registration process: The deadline to complete an entry and receive a T-shirt is Monday, organizers explained. No shirts will be available to those who register after Monday, they ...

Marland Heights 5K Classic to celebrate 30 years

WEIRTON – For three decades, the Marland Heights 5K Classic has been a cornerstone of local summer activities, for runners, walkers, and spectators alike. The 30th-annual Marland Heights 5K Classic Run, Fitness Walk, and Youth Fun Run is set for Aug. 15, with a course to begin and end at ...

History in the Hills: Apples all around us

Working out in our vegetable garden is something my wife and I do a lot. We enjoy watching our garden grow and taking advantage of the fruits of our labor. There is nothing like picking a pepper or tomato that is home grown and enjoying it. Something about it just tastes better. One of my many memories of my grandparents is spending time with them in their garden tending to their plants. Sometimes I would be passing my grandparents' porch, and my grandmother would have a bowl of beans to prepare. We would spend time snapping the ends off green beans while catching up and having a nice ...

The blessings of true love

In a few days, we will be celebrating our ninth wedding anniversary as a new married couple and a new family. We believe we have come together because of love. Have you ever thought of how the word love is really used? Why do we use the word “love” in tennis? If you’ve scored love, you’ve scored zero. According to Dr. Frederick C. Mish, a one-time editorial director of G. & C. Merriam Co., the word “love” used in scoring tennis is etymologically the same as our ordinary “love” meaning “affection.” Since the 17th century, the phrase “for love” has been used to ...