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68th wedding anniversary

Domenick Jr. and Jacqueline Loccisano of Yorkville are celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary today, Sunday, June 9, 2024. They were united in marriage June 9, 1956, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. Jackie is the daughter of the late John and Naomi Smith of Martins ...

Christian couples wrestle with IVF choices

NEW YORK (AP) — When faced with infertility, Amanda and Jeff Walker had a baby through in vitro fertilization but were left with extra embryos — and questions. Tori and Sam Earle “adopted” an embryo frozen 20 years earlier by another couple. Matthew Eppinette and his wife chose to forgo IVF out of ethical concerns and have no children of their own. All are guided by a strong Christian faith and believe life begins at or around conception. All have wrestled with the same weighty questions: How do you build a family in a way that conforms with your beliefs? Is IVF an ethical ...

OV Farmers’ Market hosting first Art in the Park

The Ohio Valley Farmers’ Market is preparing to put on an event that will celebrate the area’s artisans and put their wares on display. The farmers’ market will host its inaugural Art in the Park event on June 22 from 4-8 p.m. in Bellaire’s Union Park. The event will feature artisan and heritage craft vendors including a potter, blacksmith, wool spinner, wood carver, artists, and many others. The event will also feature a children’s area with face painting by Fairytale Faces by Natalie, balloons by Beyond Balloons, storyteller Mike Perry at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and a craft ...

Author Don Iannone to discuss new book

MARTINS FERRY — Don Iannone, a native of Martins Ferry, author, professor and expert in economic development and public policy, will give a talk about his writing, including his new book on the American Dream and the upcoming presidential election. The event will take place 1-3 p.m. ...

Plenty of ideas for Father’s Day gifts

NEW YORK (AP) — Whether you go big, small or DIY, there are lots of ways to please dad on Father’s Day. Homemade cards and drawings, and things made of clay or popsicle sticks, are evergreen options from little hands. So is gathering your top family photos for framing, or knitting up a ...

Activities all summer long in Wheeling

WHEELING — The Friendly City will offer fun for all ages during the summer as festivals, concerts and other events heat up across Wheeling. Olivia Litman, marketing director of the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, noted there is much to look forward to in the city this summer, especially regarding events that will not dent one’s pockets. “People ask, ‘What’s going on in Wheeling?’ and really the best answer I can give them is ‘What’s not?’ because typically from Tuesday through Sunday, there is some sort of live entertainment, event or festival of some sort ...