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Cockayne historian brings new life to old-style gowns

The wedding for which Kara Gordon is preparing technically happened 151 years ago. But, she can still feel the panic. It’s not modern-day problems like photographers and centerpieces that have her mind and fingers flying. Gordon, a master seamstress in addition to being site manager of ...

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BELMONT COUNTY Council of the Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. April 6 at the Neffs American Legion. APPLEBEES IN St. Clairsville is partnering with Belmont County Animal Rescue Sanctuary for Applebee’s Together We Care program. The event will be held from 4-8 p.m. April 6. People can ...

Paczki pack a punch

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — That box of paczki you ate during this Lenten season might conjure up visions of a sweet Polish grandmother baking up some love for her family. But, more likely, there was an Italian baker from the Bronx behind it. It’s true. Peter Barbaro is Riesbeck’s bakery ...

Japan’s Indigo Girls

MINAMISOMA, Japan (AP) — Because of radiation released by the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster a decade ago, farmers in nearby Minamisoma weren’t allowed to grow crops for two years. After the restriction was lifted, two farmers, Kiyoko Mori and Yoshiko Ogura, found an unusual way to ...

Artworks Around Town celebrates artist Anne Foreman

WHEELING — Anne Hazlett Foreman has found her second home at Artworks Around Town. Twenty years ago she learned about the Gallery the month after it was established and submitted her work for jurying. She was accepted and has been a member ever since. Foreman has drawn ever since she was ...

Next Level’ Teen Bible Crusade is March 29-31

BRIDGEPORT — The Next Level Teen Bible Crusade — a free event that is geared towards children in grades 7-12 — is set for March 29-31 at Skyliner event hall in Bridgeport. The event is hosted by Riverview Bible Church in West Wheeling. Each night, doors will open for registration at ...