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If you can’t travel to Japan, make authentic ramen at home

TOKYO (AP) — Ramen noodles are so popular they have become one reason to visit Japan. But ramen can easily be cooked at home too, especially if you can find the necessary ingredients at your neighborhood Asian grocery store. A Japanese cookbook author who goes by one name, Rii, believes ...

More than just a bowl of noodles

TOKYO (AP) — Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is normal. What awaits might be just a dive, but a hot bowl of ramen rarely fails to hit the spot. Often cooked right ...

‘Mamma Mia!’ set for May 3-5

The Wheeling Park High School Park Players will perform the iconic musical “Mamma Mia!” on May 3-5 in the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center at WPHS. You can catch the show at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The musical, which features some of ABBA’s greatest ...

Former Ohio Valley resident has children’s book debut on Amazon

THROUGH THE eyes of the young and the old, the story of love transcends through generations. In her inaugural book “I’ll Never Forget,” Dana Ullom-Vucelich, former Shadyside resident, shares her passion for intergenerational relationships. A child is born, a grandmother’s heart ...

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Bennett-Welsch

Amanda SueEllen Bennett and Matthew Thomas Welsch would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Amanda is the alumni director for West Liberty University, and Matthew is the owner of Vagabond Kitchen in downtown Wheeling. Both Amanda and Matthew are alumni from West ...

Time to spring forward

WASHINGTON (AP) — Standard time comes to an end in most parts of the United States this weekend. You’ll lose an hour of sleep for one night but gain more daylight in the evening in the months ahead. The transition to daylight saving time is official at 2 a.m. local time Sunday across much ...

KIMBERLY CRITSER COURTLAND STABILE

The parents of Kimberly Nicole Critser announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage to Courtland Alexander Stabile, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Stabile. A fall wedding is planned for next year.

KIMBERLY CRITSER COURTLAND STABILE

The parents of Kimberly Nicole Critser announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage to Courtland Alexander Stabile, the son of Mr and Mrs Tony Stabile. A Fall 2023 wedding is planned.

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Couple ties the knot

Luke and Camie Clifford announce that they were recently joined in marriage. Luke, who earned a master’s in educational leadership, has worked in Columbus as a teacher for 32 years and aspires to be a romance writer. He has five children of his own: Isaac (5) Luke Malachi (11) Ella (15) ...

MR. & MRS. TYLER MOORE

The Diamond Lake Event Barn in Scio was the site of the wedding and reception of Julia Alessandra Martinelli and Tyler Michael Moore on May 14. The bride is the daughter of Ray and Debbie Martinelli of Salem, Ohio. The bridegroom’s parents are Mike and DeeDee Moore of Dillonvale. The ...

MR. & MRS. ALEX FRANCIS

Lindsey Michelle McMahon and Alex Anthony Francis were united in marriage on Sept. 5 at Bellaire Christian Church with Pastor Eric White officiating. The bride is the daughter of Nick and Lainie McMahon of Shadyside. The groom is the son of Tony Francis of Saint Clairsville and Kerry ...

MR. & MRS. TODD McKEEGAN

Stacy Nicole Young and Todd Michael McKeegan were married on Sept. 21 at Wheeling Park White Palace. Following the ceremony the couple spent their honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Jim Young of Baltimore, Md., and Coleena Groch of Toronto. The groom is the son of ...

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35th wedding anniversary

Ross “Beans” and Carol Campbell of Shadyside recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary, enjoying a Caribbean cruise with friends. Ross was employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry plant, and Carol was a registered nurse at East Ohio Regional Hospital at Martins Ferry. ...

65th wedding anniversary

William “Skip” and Dollie Meeker will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Jan. 31. William is the son of the late Daniel and Midge Meeker. His wife, the former Dollie Merkel, is the daughter of the late Woodrow and Mary Merkel. They have one daughter, Kim Davis and her husband ...

60th wedding anniversary

Judy and Henry Newhart of Martins Ferry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, They were united in marriage Sept. 14, 1963, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Martins Ferry, with The Rev. Eldon W. Barell officiating. Judy Newhart is the daughter of the late Betty and Frank ...

50th wedding anniversary

On Sept. 1, 1973, George and Angie Laase of Martins Ferry were united in marriage by the Rev. Niler Southwick at First Presbyterian Church, Martins Ferry. Angie is the daughter of the late John and Helen Guka. George is the son of George and Marge Laase. They have a daughter, Carrie ...