COLERAIN — One of the region’s most talented musical families — the Donley Family Singers — will be singing at the Colerain Presbyterian Church at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 7. The singers are the descendants of Millard and Daisy Donley of Martins Ferry. They were active members of Colerain ...
BARNESVILLE — The Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library congratulates the readers who participated in “Oceans of Possibilities” this summer. The Summer Reading Program continues to be a huge success year after year, thanks to the many children and to the dedicated parents, grandparents and caregivers. This year we saw 156 kids who actively participated in the program and read nearly 5,000 books. The Children’s Department provided storytimes weekly at the Barnesville Park, various presenters, and special programs. The library would also like to give a “shout out” to ...
The thermostat has officially hit swelter. Whether you’re trying to play in the backyard or just chill outdoors, there’s a bunch of new ideas and gear designed to help everyone — pets included — stay cool. First, architects recommend some simple ways to make an outdoor space more ...
BARNESVILLE — The Junior Women’s Club of Barnesville announces its new leadership for the 2022-24 term. JWC is a not-for-profit General Federation of Women’s Clubs affiliate, which is a social group for women who are the hearts of not only of the Federation and Ohio GFWC, but the ...
HARRISVILLE — The Harrisville Volunteer Fire Company is commemorating its 75th anniversary with a celebration on Saturday, Aug. 6. There will be a Fish Fry with fish, fries, onion rings, and chicken bites from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. A parade will kick off at 4 p.m. from Olive Branch ...
WHEELING — 2022 marks a special year for the oldest fraternal organization in Wheeling. Odd Fellowship in Wheeling began in 1834 when the Grand Lodge of the United States established Virginius Lodge #3 in Wheeling, Virginia. When the Grand Lodge of Virginia was established on May 17, 1837, Virginius Lodge #3 fell under its jurisdiction. Over the next 10 years, the city of Wheeling, Virginia, gained two more lodges. In 1847, the need for a fourth Lodge in Wheeling was realized. At the time, each Lodge could only sustain a limited number of members so as not to bankrupt itself in the ...
