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Great Pumpkin Party coming to Heritage Port
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Dr. William Mercer’s “Great Pumpkin Party” is coming up October 29 at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The movie, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” will be shown on the big screen at dusk. Before that, the event starts at 5 p.m. with selfie photo booths, free popcorn, skits by drama students, food […]
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Otis Williams Brings Temptations' Farewell Tour To Pittsburgh's New Wylie Venue
The Temptations are bringing their farewell tour to Pittsburgh, with the Motown legends set to perform at Citizens Live at The Wylie on Wednesday, February 10, 2027. The show marks a milestone moment for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group, still led by 84-year-old co-founder and original member Otis Williams, and for the brand-new concert venue hosting them across from PPG Paints Arena.
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East Liberty Artist Emily Laychak, 42, Vanishes Needing Medical Help
Pittsburgh Police are asking the public for help finding Emily Laychak, a 42-year-old woman who may need medical attention and was last seen leaving a friend’s residence in East Liberty around 6:30 a.m. on Monday. Special Victims Unit detectives describe her as 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 130 pounds, with blondish-brown hair and green eyes. No description of her clothing at the time she disappeared has been released.
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WSO to perform live soundtrack as "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" screens
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra is bringing a bit of movie magic to downtown Wheeling with a live performance of the score from “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” as the film plays on a screen above the orchestra. John Devlin, a conductor with...
Beaver County Times
From the Archives: The Life and the Legend of Charlie No Face
Part of an occasional series in which the Times republishes popular and notable stories from our past. This story originally appeared in the Times on March 11, 2007. Ask 10 people about the legend of Charlie No Face, aka the Green Man, and you'll hear a different story each time. He's a ghost. He's a bogyman. He's a poor factory worker who fell into a vat of acid. He was hit by lightning. He worked for a power company and was zapped while climbing a utility pole, or while climbing a tree as a boy to retrieve a kite, or to look at a bird's nest. He haunts Koppel-New Galilee Road in Big Beaver, or a deserted industrial area near New Castle, or an old railroad tunnel in South Park, or any one of a half-dozen other places around the Pittsburgh region. He was one of the kindest human beings on the face of this earth, despite his horrible disfigurement. That last one is the truth, according to a relative, but the truth has been obscured by decades of hyperbole. The true story of Charlie No Face, which is how Beaver Countians typically refer to him, is a little less
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Wheeling Park miniature golf course undergoing renovation
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A transformation is underway at Wheeling Park as construction progresses on an all-new miniature golf course, bringing a fresh 18-hole experience to one of the park’s favorite family attractions. Expected to be completed in 2027, the project will introduce a completely redesigned course. The renovation will reimagine the existing miniature golf […]
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet coming to Wheeling’s Capitol Theatre
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – This holiday season, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet’s ensemble will bring the classic production to the Capitol Theatre on Nov. 6, 2026. The 34th annual North American tour features talent from ballet companies around the world. Choreographer Viktor Davydiuk, who is from Kyiv, Ukraine, serves as the production’s artistic director. “At […]
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Italian American Women of Distinction to Be Honored on October 23
The Progressive Women’s Association will host a luncheon on Friday, October 23, at noon to honor the Italian American Women of Distinction. This annual event takes place during October in recognition of national Italian Culture Month. The luncheon honors women who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to the...
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1914 sycamore log drew attention in Cadiz
A massive sycamore log hauled through Cadiz by a team of 10 horses made headlines in the Feb. 12, 1914, edition of the Cadiz Republican. The log, nicknamed "Big Lotty," measured 15 feet long and approximately 5½ feet in diameter. The newspaper reported that it contained 2,027 cubic feet of lumber.
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Cloak & Dagger On the Air continues ninth season in Weirton
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – Cloak & Dagger On the Air will continue its ninth season Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau in Weirton. The production, Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence Return, features Agatha Christie’s detective duo, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. Performed as a live audio […]
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
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Vigilant Books & Coffee Opens in Historic North Wheeling Firehouse
Ten years ago, Chuck Wood and Vera Uyehara bought an old firehouse on Main Street in North Wheeling for just $30,000. A decade later, the building has been preserved, renovated, and refurbished, and, as of this past weekend, has officially opened as Wheeling’s newest bookstore and coffee shop. History...
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Wheeling Symphony Orchestra set to debut new music season
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – If you’re a fan of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra or Harry Potter, then you are in luck!. The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra hosted a photo opportunity to kick off its 2026 season. The event was held at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Wheeling, and the...
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“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” Comes to Life at the Capitol Theatre
Get ready to return to the wizarding world! The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra is bringing the magic of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to the Capitol Theatre on October 30, 2026, with a special live concert experience celebrating 25 years of Harry Potter on the big screen. During this...
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Great Pumpkin Party coming to Heritage Port
Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) – Dr. William Mercer’s “Great Pumpkin Party” is coming up October 29 at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The movie, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” will be shown on the big screen at dusk. Before that, the event starts at...
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Historic Wheeling firehouse reborn as Vigilant Books & Coffee after 10-year effort
Ohio County, W.V. — A historic building in Wheeling that once served as a fire department has new life as a bookstore and coffee shop. Vigilant Books & Coffee held its grand opening Friday after owners said they spent 10 years bringing the space to life and fulfilling a lifelong dream.
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Cardinals Men's Golf Looks Forward to the Findlay Invitational
FARMINGTON, PA. - The Wheeling University Cardinals Men's Golf Team is coming off the Mountain East Conference Men's Golf Championships, where they placed second out of 11 teams, as they get set to play the Findlay Invitational. In this tournament they shot a total of 887 shots, which is just 30 over the total par. They also had a historic four golfers make the All-MEC List after the championships.