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Celebrate the Fourth of July with grilling keto-friendly foods

NEW YORK (AP) — Independence Day is synonymous with festive spirits and delicious food. The day often brings images of backyard barbecues, the rich aromas of grilled foods wafting through the air and the joyous gathering of friends and family. While it’s a day where diets are often set ...

Oglebay Hosting Four-Day Fourth of July Extravaganza

WHEELING — Oglebay Park’s Salute to Patriotism, sponsored by Community Bank, will feature two fireworks displays and much more during an expanded celebration of the Independence Day holiday this coming Wednesday through Saturday, July 3-6. Fireworks shows are planned for dusk July 3 and ...

Bridgeport has alumni activities this weekend

BRIDGEPORT — The Bridgeport Alumni Association is hosting its 2024 Alumni Weekend. Events began Friday evening with the Alumni Social at the St. Clairsville Recreation Center. All Bridgeport alumni were welcome to enjoy pizza, soda, water and light snacks. Everyone who donated the $5 entry was eligible for door prizes. The evening included a 50/50 raffle as well as an auction. Entertainment was provided by DJ Bill Talik. The weekend concludes at the Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June 29, at Undo’s West in St. Clairsville. The class photo begins promptly at 5:30 p.m., and the cost ...

More than $1 million raised for St. C Library Foundation

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley celebrated the St. Clairsville Library Foundation Fund growing to over $1 million on Wednesday afternoon. The St. Clairsville Library Foundation Fund was founded in 2002 by the St. Clairsville Library Foundation Board with the ...

Following a seasonal diet can be good for you

AGRIGENTO, Italy (AP) — As peak summer approaches in Sicily, Anna Fiannaca prefers the peppers, eggplants and zucchini her brothers grow over the packaged food in the supermarket. The 89-year-old cooks everything from scratch and eats mostly vegetarian. But she attributes much of her ...

‘Allegiance Sunday’ for area religious groups

WHEELING — The George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution once again is asking Ohio Valley churches, synagogues and spiritual organizations to take part in Allegiance Sunday. Allegiance Sunday is unlike any of the other days we observe. Memorial Day specifically honors the dead. Veterans Day is a day of remembering all those who have served in all wars. But Allegiance Sunday is a day of personal feeling and expression. It is a quiet day, not a day of celebration or exhibition. It is a day set aside for all to participate, to reaffirm their fealty and love of ...