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Adena author makes Oprah’s Best Novels list

ADENA — Local author Beth Raymer’s recent book, “Fireworks Every Night” published by Random House, has made Oprah’s Best Novels of 2023. The book is number nine on the list. Raymer was born in Adena and moved to Palm Beach County, Florida, with her family when she was 5 years old. ...

Brass quintet to perform holiday concert at Independence Hall

WHEELING — Shadyside Brass — a quintet of artists in residence at the Heinz Memorial Chapel in Pittsburgh — will perform a free holiday concert in the restored courtroom at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Holiday favorites such as “I Saw Three ...

Christmas shopping tour in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT —Holiday gift hunters can step back in time and find unique offerings in historic Mount Pleasant next weekend. Businesses in the village’s Historic District will have their halls decked and doors open for Christmas shoppers Friday and Saturday as the community hosts its ...

Best Sellers By The Associated Press

1. “Dirty Thing” by Janet Evanovich (Atria) 2. “The Exchange” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 3. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 4. “The Secret” by Child/Child (Delacorte) 5. “Holly” by Stephen King (Scribner) 6. “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett (Harper) 7. ...

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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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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 ...

60th wedding anniversary

Chuck and Linda Schleicher of Martins Ferry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Aug. 22. They were united in marriage at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Wheeling. Chuck is the son of the late Fred and Sarah (Beech) Schleicher of Valley Grove. Chuck is retired from Carpenters ...

50th wedding anniversary

On September 1, 1973 George Bell and Janice Yandora were united in holy matrimony. This year they celebrate their 50th anniversary. They are the proud parents of two sons, Scott (Natalie) and Matthew (Katie). They have been blessed with three grandsons: Eli, Colin and Alex. George is a ...