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The Groundhog Day Church

Community May 9, 2026

In the comedy movie Groundhog Day, TV weatherman Phil Connors is assigned to cover the yearly Groundhog Festival in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. After he arrives, however, he gets stuck in a time loop in which he awakens every morning on the same date, February 2. At first, he uses the situation to his advantage, but then he comes to the realization that he is doomed to repeat the same day (Groundhog Day) in the same place, seeing the same people doing the same things every day. This makes for an entertaining and humorous movie—but a terrible church service. Let me explain. We ...

Buffalo Bill’s House a 'Silence' location that’s open for visitors

Community May 9, 2026

Chris Rowan is a prop stylist and set decorator by trade – one of those folks who makes sure the environment actors move around in on the set of a film or television production is just right, and that props don’t migrate from one spot to another and mess up a scene’s continuity. So, ...

Life after cancer: Wellness tips for survivors

Community May 9, 2026

Cancer is a prolific group of diseases that affects millions of people across the globe. The American Cancer Society indicates approximately 20 million cancer cases were newly diagnosed and 9.7 million people died from the disease worldwide in 2022. The day successful cancer treatment ends ...

Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened

National News May 9, 2026

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV had tried during his first year as pontiff to insist that his essential role was that of a pastor accompanying his flock. President Donald Trump’s continuing criticisms – and Leo’s increasingly bold retorts – complicated the effort and overshadowed ...

Community Briefs

Community May 9, 2026

Sunrise Seniors Welcome New Member, Plan Upcoming Events TORONTO — The Toronto Sunrise Seniors welcomed new member Marcella Miller and guest Ed Sheets during its April 24 meeting at the Karaffa Recreation Center. Co-chaplain Gloria Boley gave the blessing, and President Barbara Pritts led the Pledge of Allegiance and thanked the kitchen committee and volunteers. Officials provided reports, including a financial update filed for audit and announcements on upcoming social events, including a July 10 summer picnic. Vice President Sandi Radvansky said the bus trip for “Legally ...

Overdoses being investigated in Weirton

Local News May 9, 2026

WEIRTON – An arrest has been made in connection with a series of overdoses in the area, according to the Weirton Police Department. Chief Charlie Kush announced Friday afternoon, the Weirton Police Department has investigated six overdoses, which include one death and two others remaining hospitalized, over the last week. The overdoses involve suspected cocaine, believed to contain high amounts of Fentanyl, according to Kush. While no details were made available, one individual has been arrested by the Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug Task Force, following the execution of a search ...