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Remembering the past
LAST MAN'S CLUB — There are now five remaining members of the Last Man's Club in Weirton who meet annually to remember their fallen comrades in arms. The club includes, from left, seated, William R. McGregor and Winford W. Hays. Standing, Milton Fabianich, John Moore and Michael Horvat. The group will meet Sunday at American Legion Post 10 for its annual dinner. – Dave Gossett
May 13, 2008
WEIRTON – Their bodies may have been slowed by age and their numbers reduced by time.
But the five remaining members of the Weirton Last Man’s Club still have the same spark and spirit that carried them through World War II and the decades that followed.
The Last Man’s Club will meet Sunday at 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 10 to salute and remember the 89 members of the club who have died since it was formed in 1956.
They will eat dinner, hold a brief formal meeting, conduct a roll call of deceased members, play taps in the memory of their late members and
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Vukelic withdraws motion
May 13, 2008
STEUBENVILLE — Robert Steve Vukelic, who was to face a judge Thursday to determine if his federal felony record can be sealed, withdrew his motion on Monday.
Vukelic won the Democratic nomination for the Jan. 2 Jefferson County commission
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Senate continues payday lending hearings
May 13, 2008
STEUBENVILLE — The Ohio Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing today on short-term lending, commonly called payday loans, taking up the issue following action by the House to pass a 28 percent interest rate cap on April 30.
It’s the
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Mountaineer marketing plan develops
May 13, 2008
CHESTER — MTR Gaming, parent of Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, continues to develop a cross marketing plan to allow players who use Mountaineer and MTR’s Presque Isle Downs in Erie, Pa., to earn bonuses at either facility.
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Sue's Clues on Life
Thu, April 24, 2008 @ 3:39PM
Think of me as your personal "Dear Abby." I hope to receive questions from you! I think it's important to note here that I have no way of knowing who you are unless you tell me. Until then, here's a little advice: All relationships are based on good communication and the ability to forgive. People who constantly hold grudges or are vengeful aren't good candidates for marriage, unless they are willing to work hard on these personality problems. Otherwise, marriage will be a negative experience for them and their spouse! Forgiveness is the key to making any relationship work. Kindness goes a long way, too, of course! Sue
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Anointings by reportings
Mon, May 12, 2008 @ 8:12AM
Sometimes, we media types deserve the bashings we get. For instance, over the weekend, I managed to miss Indy 500 Pole Day qualifying. No problem. Go to the Internet, methought. Except every story led with the fact that Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an Indy car race, was fastest qualifier for 34 minutes before she got knocked off the pole. And after reading down and down and through the stories four or five times, I think Scott Dixon actually got the pole. Danica qualified in the middle of the second row. And Marco Andretti had a second shot at qualifying that the writer thought should have gone to his teammate, Danica Patrick. Oh, did we mention that Danica ran over a pit crew chief for another team Friday and the guy has a skull fracture and spent the weekend in the hospital? And that Danica cried a lot? When Ricky Rudd squashed one of Bill Elliott's crew members several years ago, nobody asked Ricky to cry on camera. Which g
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Wed, May 7, 2008 @ 12:53PM
Holla if you here me! Wendy's makes a mean Spicy Chicken Sand! To steal a line from my hero Frank The Tank(Old School the movie), "once it hits your lip, it's soo good!" The magnificent blend of spice and chicken topped with lettuce and tomato on a soft juicy bun is to die for. If there was ever a time when I was not hungry(I'm always hungry) I could still slam a Spicy Chicken Sand. It's like Jello, there's always room for the SCS(spicy chicken sand). If you have not had the pleasure of this fine fast food legend then you haven't lived! Also, I wish Wendy would get a hair cut! She been sportin' that mess for way too long!
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Hello, spring!
Thu, May 1, 2008 @ 11:39AM
Can you believe it's May 1st? I never would have guessed it this morning, given the Kiaski furnace kicked over and cranked out a little hot air. Furnace aside, it's not feeling as warm as I like it to be outdoors but I put my freshly painted toenails out there today and wore sandals. Actually, I'm convinced it's a little cool today because I noticed the carnival has come to town. It's almost a guarantee for chilly weather. But all that aside, I love the change of seasons that this area affords, and spring's arrvial -- or just better weather period -- puts a smile on my face. I went for long run the other morning and felt as though I just couldn't appreciate enough all the signs of spring around me, from green grass to lawnmowers to blooming dogwoods. Like the quote on my desk calendar says: "I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all." By the way, a p.s. on turning the big 5-0. a co-worke
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Scrap thieves work too hard
Fri, May 9, 2008 @ 1:31PM
Scrap thieves are some of the hardest working unemployed people out there. They don't sit back and wait for that welfare check to be slipped into the mailbox. No. They go out in the middle of the night, break into an empty house and spend hours cutting out the copper pipes. Then they slink out of the house with the piping and hide it. When the coast is clear, they scurry back, get the copper piping and take it to a scrap yard. Then there are the scrap thieves that mole their way under a car and cut out the catalytic coververter. Scrap thieves aren't new. Man has always found unique ways to make a buck. The scrap thieves generally are drug addicts. They won't work 9-5 like everyone else. Their eyes are always open to what they could steal next. Scrap thieves cause a lot of damage, especially when the hot water tank is tipped over or the water isn't completely turned off when the pipes are cut out. Then there are the scrap thieves that steal manhole covers, railroad signaling de
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Mayo, please
Mon, May 12, 2008 @ 10:35AM
I sure hope no one is surprised by the latest NCAA basketball allegations with departed USC freshman O.J. Mayo. A former associate of Mayo's, Louis Johnson, who apparently was seeking to cash in on the Mayo gravy train, spilled the beans on Mayo's relationship with Rodney Guillory. Apparently, Guillory, on behalf of Bill Duffy Associates (BDA), with whom Mayo officially signed as his agent, threw about $30K in cash, gifts, etc... toward Mayo in the past years. Oh, shock! If it's true or not, there's a lot of blame to go around here. 1) Mayo 2) Johnson 3) Guillory 4) BDA 5) USC 6) NBA 7) NCAA 1. Mayo knows the difference from right and wrong, but what teenager is not going accept all this stuff? Come on, he was ruled ineligible by OHSAA and promptly transfered to Huntington High School in West Virginia (where he was born) and won a state title his senior year. Mayo is used to being told he is the best and nobody can touch him. 2) J
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Mom essays
Mon, May 12, 2008 @ 4:09PM
Northwest Elementary had a "Why My Mom is the Best" essay contest, sponsored by Mary Ellen Petrozzi of Petrozzi's Florist in Smithfield. It was in conjunction with Teleflora Mother's Flowers. Jacob Spell, a fifth grade pupil, had the winning essay in that category about his mother, Kim. "My mom has a beautiful voice. She smells like a nurse because she works in a hospital. For fun, she likes to ride horses. My mom makes the best Georgia sweet tea because she knows how much we love it. My mom is beautiful on the inside because she loves my dad, my brother and me. I know this because of all the things she does for us. She is always happy unless I make her angry and that happens a lot. I love you, mom. Isabella Fabian, third grade winner, told that her mother, Michelle, cooks, does laundry and washes dishes. She also cleans up after my messes, cheers me up when I am sad, buys all of my clothes and takes care of all seven of us in our home. She helps out at my school too. That is why
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What happened in Vegas?
Mon, May 12, 2008 @ 12:50PM
My first review for the week is the latest box office release: What Happens in Vegas, starring Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz. Before the review, allow me to inform you that I am now on a 10 point scale, with 10 being the best. For returning readers, that means Iron Man was a solid 10. What Happens in Vegas had a lot going for it including a seasoned cast and a decent script; however, there was something off in its delivery. As a romantic comedy, it's humor was mostly wasted in the trailer. Those of you going to see something funny, just watch the commercial a dozen times. Those looking for something romantic may be pleased. There were people crying in the theater. I, myself, am not sure why. It was "romantic" in a "sweet" way. There isn't a lot of lusting or sentiment, just moments that result in awkward closeness and self-realization. You know, like a real relationship. Maybe...moving on. Kutcher is getting older, but his acting just keeps getting bet
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Voters - ya gotta love 'em
Sat, May 3, 2008 @ 12:54PM
Is anyone else around here under the impression that every criminal and wanna-be criminal from throughout Jefferson County car pooled to the voting polls this past year? No, seriously. They had to have. Because we can’t possibly have that many insane people around here say to themselves, "We need a place for dogs and cats, but not for felons." So now, as a result of this lovely display of intellect, whenever someone feels the need to steal something from a dollar store (although why anyone would want to steal something from a DOLLAR store in the first place is beyond total comprehension,) opts to drive under the influence of alcohol for the umpteenth time, gets caught using or selling drugs, or simply feels like beating the crap out of their spouse or small child, you know what they’re going to get? A vacation. An inexpensive, freakin’ vacation. Will wonders ever cease? These "criminals" will only pay around $250 in fines (which is the price for one n
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"Piraette"
Wed, May 7, 2008 @ 1:31PM
"Piraette" - A Woman's Take on Pirates Baseball Good afternoon, Pirates fans (and I know there are a few of you left, both male and female)! Welcome to my blog. I hope to share with you as often as possible my hopes and dreams for Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball as they begin what we all hope will become their first winning season in 15 years! I promise my blogging will be fair, honest and unbiased, yet strongly opinionated. As I stated in my biography, I have been a fan of the game since I was nine years old. Although I hope to never come across as egotistical as most over-paid players, nor portray myself as an expert, I KNOW my baseball. I have already written several blogs that have turned OBE (OVERCOME BY EVENTS), as I attempted the find the time necessary to set up my first blogging opportunity. For example, I wrote a long, drawn-out rant about starting pitcher Matt Morris' performance on Tuesday, April 22. The $10-Million-Dollar Man, as I've
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