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Donnie Iris remembered by friends and fans at public memorial

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h

Beaver County Times

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Fans get another chance to show love for rock legend Donnie Iris

A public celebration of the life of Beaver Valley rock legend Donnie Iris will be held Nov 5 at a Chippewa Township funeral home. Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home has announced the public can visit the business at 117 Blackhawk Road from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to leave their condolences and memories for the musician who has been an icon in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio for nearly six decades. The family will not be at the funeral home, but messages will be passed along to them. Iris died Oct, 26 at age 83 after a four-year battle with bladder cancer, according to his obituary . His family requests that "no floral donations be made, rather a contribution to a scholarship fund and cancer research fund that are being formed in the near future," the obituary said. Iris first hit the national charts in 1970 with the Jaggerz and their song "The Rapper." He went on to have hits of his own, including "Ah! Leah!" and "Love is Like a Rock." Born Dominic Ierace on Feb. 28, 1943, in Ellwood City, Iris also ran his own mortgage company, SIMCORP, in Beaver County for more than 20 years. He had been

Chippewa Township, PA · 3d

WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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Nelly and Afroman hit NE Ohio stage next month

Grammy-award winning rapper Nelly is coming to Northeast Ohio with special guest Afroman.

Youngstown, OH · 4d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Celebration honoring life and legacy of Donnie Iris to be held at Pittsburgh music venue

A celebration honoring the life and legacy of Pittsburgh musician Donnie Iris will take place Monday, Nov. 9, at Citizens Live at The Wylie in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

WTRF- 7News

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Holiday Gift Market planned in Weirton this Saturday

WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Top of WV Arts Council will host a Holiday Gift Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will take place at the Summit Art Gallery inside the Discover Northern West Virginia Visitors Center, formerly the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau. The center is […]

Weirton, WV · 1d

WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

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Veterans Day 2026: Ceremonies, parades in Northeast Ohio

Communities across the country will be honoring veterans and active service members on Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11 this year.

Cleveland, OH · 1d

The Times-Reporter

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Generations of Christmas memories. New Philadelphia's Storybook Lane turns 70

Storybook Lane will mark its 70th anniversary this Christmas season in New Philadelphia with two special Santa events and opportunities to support the longtime holiday display. The attraction began in 1956 as a neighborhood project on East High Avenue led by Victor Marsh before moving to Tuscora Park as its popularity caused nightly traffic jams, according to a community announcement. The Rotary Club of New Philadelphia has maintained and preserved Storybook Lane for more than two decades. The display includes 24 nursery rhyme character scenes that Rotary members have restored, rebuilt and animated over the years with help from community sponsors and Friends of Story Book Lane. “This year is especially meaningful because we are celebrating 70 years of Storybook Lane,” said Taylor McCartney, the Rotarian who leads the preservation effort. “So many people in our community remember visiting as children and now bring their own children and grandchildren. Reaching this milestone is a reminder that Storybook Lane is more than a Christmas display. It is a tradition that has connected local families for generations.” More: Beloved Storybook Lane display inspires new children’s book Santa events planned at Tuscora Park Special Storybook Lane with Santa events are scheduled from 7

New Philadelphia, OH · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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Ohio Woman Revived a Forgotten 1932 Brand and Turned It Into a Marketplace for Local Businesses

Nearly a century after a soda brand was founded in Ohio, a local entrepreneur brought its forgotten name back to life and turned it into an opportunity for dozens of small businesses. The original company dates to 1932, when a Russian immigrant launched a beverage business in Youngstown. In 2025,...

Youngstown, OH · 19h

NewsNation

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‘Thunderstruck’: Pittsburgh high’s school band member’s ‘AC/DC’ performance goes viral

Clark can be seen leading the band’s rendition of the song on the xylophone.

Jefferson Hills, PA · 3d

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West Jefferson Hills Senior Shreds Xylophone Thunderstruck, Hits 3.1 Million Views

A xylophone performance by a Pennsylvania high school senior has drawn millions of views online. Layla Clark, a mallet percussionist with the Thomas Jefferson High School marching band in West Jefferson Hills, performed AC/DC's “Thunderstruck.”. A Threads user responded to Clark's performance by writing, “we need to do the...

Jefferson Hills, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Century-old barn takes trip for historic preservation purposes

It took practically all day for a century-old barn to travel less than half a mile in Washington County.

Washington County, PA · 12h

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Heavily Hyped Country Music Star from West Virginia to Return to Mountain State with November 7 Concert

Morgantown native Charles Welsey Godwin will be performing on his home soil as he brings the Christian Name Tour to Charleston this week. Godwin will be performing at the Charleston Coliseum Friday at 7 p.m. Godwin has steadily become one of the most respected voices in country and Americana music...

Charleston, WV · 4d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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‘The Pitt’ to film at historic Pittsburgh restaurant

A historic restaurant on Pittsburgh’s North Side will close Thursday as the restaurant will be used to film a scene for ‘The Pitt."

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Professor Camilo Jauregui: A New Professor Has Entered the Chat

WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. — The Department of Music is proud to welcome its newest faculty member, Professor Camilo Jauregui, who joins the program as Professor of Percussion and Director of Bands. Bringing a wealth of performance experience, educational expertise, and a passion for inspiring the next generation of musicians.

West Liberty, WV · 2d

WTRF- 7News

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Bridgeport High earns first OVAC golf championship

BRIDGEPORT, OH (WTRF) – Carson Sauvageot has made history at Bridgeport High School, bringing home the district’s first Ohio Valley Athletic Conference championship for golf, following the tournament Sept. 17 at Oglebay Park’s Crispin Golf Course. Now a junior, Sauvageot looks forward to another year playing for the Bulldogs and helping build the golf team. […]

Bridgeport, OH · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Fiery escape: Pittsburgh magician pulls off Houdini stunt

Pittsburgh area magician Lee Terbosic managed to free himself from a straight jacket Friday night while dangling 100 feet above Arts Landing. Oh, and the rope that was holding him was burning through while Terbosic did it. The event, held in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, was performed in...

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d

WTRF- 7News

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John Marshall High School to present ‘The Odd Couple’

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Marshall High School’s Monarch Company presents Neil Simon’s classic comedy, “The Odd Couple (Female Version),” on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the John Marshall High School Center for Performing Arts. Set in New York City during the 1980s, the comedy follows two different women who find […]

Marshall County, WV · 3d

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Donnie Iris: A Pittsburgh Rock Legend Remembered

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.--Western Pennsylvania has lost one of its most recognizable musical voices. Donnie Iris, the Pittsburgh-area rock musician known for hits such as “Ah! Leah!,” “Love is Like a Rock and “The Rapper,” died Oct. 26 at the age of 83. Born Dominic Ierace, Iris spent decades building a musical legacy that reached far beyond Western Pennsylvania while remaining deeply connected to the communities where his career began.

Pittsburgh, PA · 6d