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The Grapevine: Amidst the Activities of the Holidays, a Look at New Program at Bridgeport Public Library

Posted on December 02, 2021

With Thanksgiving over, we are moving right along with the Holiday season.  If you look at the calendar, I am sur...

The Grapevine: One Family's Donation Helping make Thanksgiving Better for Some Community Members

Posted on November 25, 2021

The Progressive Women's Association has maintained a Food Pantry as part of their mission.  They serve the pe...

The Grapevine: Thoughts on Thanksgiving, Handling Five December Birthdays, Holiday Dinners and More

Posted on November 18, 2021

I do not know if this is a saying or not, but it seems sufficient to me.  “You Cannot Keep an Old Dog Down....

The Grapevine: Sweet Italian Tradition by Way of State Tradition and Plenty of Other Holiday News, Notes

Posted on November 11, 2021

What is the most asked question this time of year?  Well, most certainly, what do you want for Christmas? Or it could...

The Grapevine: Past and Present with Harry Powers and Recalling Time with Famous Clarksburg Residents

Posted on November 04, 2021

Throughout my entire life and especially as a little girl I heard about the Murder Farm and about Harry Powe...

The Grapevine: A Family Tree Story with Climbs Out on Unknown Branches Resulting in a Beautiful Ending

Posted on October 28, 2021

If you are one of those individuals who is trying to trace their family history, here is a little story about just wha...

The Grapevine: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and its Personal Meaning, New Books, and Birthdays

Posted on October 21, 2021

October is currently referred to as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Over the last several years I have always ded...

The Grapevine: Thankful for Church Honor, Birthday Wishes and a Bit of History on Receiving Communion

Posted on October 14, 2021

My sister Cathy has been bringing Communion to me on Sunday’s since I have not been attending mass due to the pa...

The Grapevine: Some Self History on 82nd Birthday

Posted on October 07, 2021

Looking at the calendar this morning advises me that the month of October is here.  I feel like it was only last...

The Grapevine: Fall Means it's Time for Apple Butter; Progressive Women's Association Planning for Holidays

Posted on September 30, 2021

There is no arguing that Fall is here.     The turning of the leaves and the cool nights are pro...

The Grapevine: Finding Italian, Bridgeport-Based Food and More with Quick Little Road Trip North on I-79

Posted on September 23, 2021

This past week I had an appointment at West Virginia University to see my eye doctor.  After three surgeries it seems...

The Grapevine: Wonders of Basil and a Recipe with It

Posted on September 16, 2021

As we roll through the days of September, we ready ourselves to wind down our gardening season.  I notice my toma...

The Grapevine: Roots of the Italian Heritage Festival

Posted on September 09, 2021

This time of year, my mind always seems to be filled with memories of the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival. &nb...

The Grapevine: Some Names from the Past as Family Member Celebrates their 65th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on September 02, 2021

Last week, on August 18, we celebrated the 65th anniversary of my sister, Joan Burnett Smith, and brother-in-law Virgi...

The Grapevine: Fond Memories of a Friend Who Was More Like Family

Posted on August 26, 2021

Last Saturday I attended a memorial service for Rose Mazza Vallelonga.     Since she lived her enti...
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