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Food Fight!
February 5, 2012 January and February can set the mind to pondering. Staring out at a cold, grey (or white) landscape or watching re-runs, the mind wanders around whys and hows and whats. more »»
Will you be ready if disaster strikes?
February 4, 2012 By KIM LOCCISANO Times Leader Staff Writer While a quick look out the window these days may prompt you to consider packing up the shovels, salt and snowsuit and returning them to storage for yet... more »»
A Stitch In Time
January 29, 2012 Local stitchers, newcomers and veterans alike, are invited to participate in a public stitch-in event being hosted at the Martins Ferry Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11a.m. until 4 p.m. more »»
Snow Thrills
January 28, 2012 By KIM LOCCISANO Times Leader Staff Writer Snowboarding is a thrill-packed sport for everyone from beginners to world-class professional and amateur athletes. more »»
The Year of the Dragon 2012
January 22, 2012 By KIM LOCCISANO Times Leader Staff Writer “This will be the Year of The Dragon,” offered Hong Kong native and local businessman Martin Tse, who was himself born during a Year of The Dragon—a... more »»
Aaaa-chooo!
January 21, 2012 By GLYNIS VALENTI Times Leader Staff Writer Another New Year, another cold and flu season. more »»
Root Vegetables
January 15, 2012 By GLYNIS VALENTI Times Leader Staff Writer Root vegetables as a rule aren’t pretty. more »»
31st Annual Viennese Winter Ball
January 14, 2012 By KIM LOCCISANO Times Leader Staff Writer Final details for the 31st annual Viennese Winter Ball, the major fund raiser for the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, are coming together seamlessly,... more »»
The art of Reiki
January 9, 2012 By KIM LOCCISANO Times Leader Staff Writer Reiki is: Universal Life force of Love Guidance from the highest intelligence of all The pulsing electricity of this universe, this solar system, our... more »»
Creativity
January 8, 2012 By GLYNIS VALENTI Times Leader Staff Writer Upon hearing the word “creativity” many people envision eccentrics wearing funky clothes (possibly berets) who live on the fringe and may be somewhat... more »»
Resolution, or is that revolution?
January 4, 2012 By Kim Loccisano Times Leader Staff Writer Resolutions—the popular topic this time of year. But wait. more »»
It's About Time
January 1, 2012 “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” —Albert Einstein Everyone knows about time, but no one knows for certain what it is. more »»
Christmas: A time for sharing, reflecting and tradition
December 25, 2011 By KIM LOCCISANO Times Leader Staff Writer Holiday traditions come in all shapes, sizes, and with varying degrees of emotion attached, ranging from appropriately serious and somber to the... more »»
Christmas Food Traditions
December 18, 2011 This annual holiday season means traditions honoring the world’s many religious, ethnic and local rituals that easily fill family calendars, and almost without fail each will include offering... more »»
Help! Too many techno-gadgets to keep straight??
December 17, 2011 By KIM LOCCISANO Times Leader Staff Writer The start of the final pre-Christmas shopping push has arrived, bringing with it the official close of the span of time during which you can order a gift... more »»
Worldwide Candlelight Cermony
December 10, 2011 One flame in the darkness. The image is universal, spanning across religions, cultures and millennia. more »»
Decorations are up — so what’s your excuse?
December 3, 2011 Hello, Ohio Valley. As I’ve been driving around the area, to and from work, to and from mom and dad’s, to and from shopping plazas, I’ve noticed Christmas lights. more »»
Holiday Safety Tips
December 3, 2011 Safety first. Yes, even during the busy holiday season, this is an important aspect of everyday life to keep in min. more »»
Holiday Sparkle contest in full swing
November 28, 2011 Sparkle is defined by the good people at dictionary.com as “brilliant, lively and vivacious.” I really can’t think of better adjectives to describe the holiday season. more »»
Discover your family tree
November 26, 2011 By Kim LOCCISANO Times Leader Staff Writer Every family should have one: someone who is tapped as the official family historian. more »» Belmont County Commissioners Meeting February 8, 2012 Meetings held every Wednesday in the court house at 10 a.m. more » Community events |
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Taste BudsMadonna and Ferris Bueller--always a winning combination February 6, 2012 The Super Bowl is over. Life can once again return to normal, whatever normal may be for you. And while no local teams were involved, the Buds thought the game turned out to be pretty entertaining. more » Latest Blogs |