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Wheeling’s Greek Festival Keeps Getting Better

WHEELING — The parishioners of St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church welcome everyone to the 23rd Annual Grecian Food Festival this Wednesday through Saturday, July 24-27. Festival hours each day will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. “Come and connect with our heritage and traditions which are ...

Queen of Queens Lineup Set

WHEELING — The OVAC Queen of Queens will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center on the Wheeling Park High School campus due to renovations taking place at the Capitol Theatre. The queen will be crowned at the OVAC Football Game on Saturday, ...

People’s University To Explore Dunmore’s War at 250 Years

WHEELING — This year marks the 250th anniversary of Dunmore’s War, seen by many historians as the last conflict of America’s colonial period. But some pay it little attention or misinterpret its historical significance. Set against the backdrop of the deepening constitutional crisis ...

Crosscurrents 2024 Art Exhibit Open at Stifel

WHEELING — Creative freedom, diverse perspectives, talent, camaraderie and recognition are hallmarks of the annual Crosscurrents art exhibition at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling. A staple in OI’s exhibition season for 45 years, Crosscurrents is a unique blend of ...

Benwood Marks 100 Years Since Deadly Mine Disaster

BENWOOD — Sunday marks 100 years since the Benwood Mine Disaster occurred. On Monday, April 28, 1924, at approximately 7:05 a.m., the Benwood Mine of Wheeling Steel Corporation’s Benwood Works in Benwood, Marshall County, West Virginia exploded, killing all 119 coal miners who were ...