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McCoy to perform first show at ‘The Mark’

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CADIZ — Country music legend Neal McCoy returns to the Ohio Valley to headline the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly constructed outdoor stage “The Mark” at Sally Buffalo Park in Cadiz ON June 1. Presented by Pennington’s in Jewett and summer concert series Presenting Sponsor WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital, this free concert will open gates at 4 p.m. and feature a variety of food truck vendors and beverages for sale. Activities start at 6 p.m. with recognition of donors who helped fund the construction of the stage and sponsors of the Summer Concert ...

Having fun in the ’Ville

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Photos Provided Little Rooks Miller enjoys some Kirke’s Ice Cream during the event. The tasty treat is being served up by his mother, Olivia Miller. Members of the Barnesville community turn out to enjoy the first “Fun in the Ville” event of the season on Thursday. The date was ...

50th wedding anniversary

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Mr. and Mrs. Larry Garlinger are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were united in marriage on April 28, 1973, at Brentwood United Methodist Church, Wintersville. Larry is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Garlinger of Smithfield. Susan is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Stephen of Wintersville. They are proud parents of two children, Nicole and Larry Todd Garlinger. They are blessed with nine grandchildren.

Ramp dinner and dance to be held

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MOUNDSVILLE – Grand Vue Park welcomes the public to The Marshall County Ramp Dinner and Dance on May 6, sponsored by USI Insurance. The event is free to attend and begins at 4 p.m. at the big red barn. Ramps are known as wild leeks, which are native to West Virginia. They belong to the lily family and are close relatives of the onion and garlic. Organizers are planning an evening of music and square dancing with the band Deep Down Country and hardy ramp delicacies by South Paw Eatz. Food is first-come, first-served unless you purchase a food ticket in advance. Go to ...

‘Blazing Stories’ to Entertain at Grand Vue

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MOUNDSVILLE — Blazing Stories comes to Grand Vue Park in Moundsville at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Shelter 1 (the Zipline Base Camp), beside the Aerial Adventure Park. This event features two popular local storytellers and educators: Rich Knoblich and Judi Tarowsky. Both performers are well-known for traditional folktales, humorous yarns, ghost stories, legends and fascinating forays into history. Knoblich and Tarowsky are sponsored by the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. All the material will be family-friendly, so everyone is welcome to enjoy some tall tales and “a hearty ...

Making Art Work

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BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport High School art teacher Mindy Sears doesn’t just want to teach her students how to make art — she wants to show them how to make a living. That’s why last year she and members of the school’s art club decided to hold an art fair where students can see how ...