The Grapevine

Posted on September 24, 2026

Most days will find me fixing my morning coffee and turning the television on and watching news all day long. Th...

Posted on September 17, 2026

During this year’s West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival, we had the opportunity to enjoy our 1957 Ford conver...

Posted on September 10, 2026

When you have time to reminisce and think about the past and present of the festival, one of the best kept secrets is...

Posted on September 03, 2026

It is with much sadness that I say goodbye to my friend, Pietro Mazza. He passed away Monday, August 24, just shy of a...

Posted on August 27, 2026

Last week Victor Folio approached me at church and advised me that he had come across this picture when going through some...

Posted on August 20, 2026

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will honor one of its own this year – educator, cultural ambassador, and l...

Posted on August 13, 2026

At the turn of the 20th century masses of Italians left their country and immigrated to the United States. Most were l...

Posted on August 06, 2026

As Labor Day Weekend draws near, we all seem to get a little anxious about getting ready for the West Virginia Italian...

Posted on July 30, 2026

Now that we are entering the month of August there is not much time left to plan a little summer vacation. I wanted to...

Posted on July 23, 2026

The Clarksburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Tractor Supply Co. parking lot a...

Posted on July 09, 2026

What a wonderful weekend I had celebrating the USA’s 250th birthday. I never felt so proud as I did t...

Posted on July 02, 2026

After a visit to the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market Sunday with my friend, Kathy Titus, I decided it w...

Posted on June 25, 2026

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States! On the Fourth of July we will all gather to celebrate the 250th birthday of...

Posted on June 18, 2026

Yesterday after returning from a mini vacation, I decided to review my emails, and I ran across this mail release from...

Posted on June 11, 2026

The Board of Directors of the Progressive Women’s Association has announced that it will be presenting a special pro...

From the Bench: Bridgeport Golf Pro Mich...

Bridgeport’s Michael Gervais has been known for his golfing ability since his golfing days in high school more than tw...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: BHS Valedictorians, Salutat...

Shown are valedictorians Lauren Dieringer, Stephanie Sellas, Sarah Kovalan, Theresa Melko, Devon Crawford, Ashl...

Posted by Dick Duez
The Cyber Beacon: Is Smart Home Your Wea...

Our homes are becoming more connected every year. Smart televisions, cameras, doorbells, thermostats, appliances, streamin...

Posted by Joe Earley
The Grapevine: Roz's Book Club Gives a D...

Most days will find me fixing my morning coffee and turning the television on and watching news all day long. Th...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
Off the Shelf – Zine Making at the Libra...

Teens are invited to come to the library to learn how to make their own zines. Join us on Tuesday, October 6 from 5:30 to...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
ToquiNotes: Recalling a Long-Gone Restau...

I do not know what year it opened locally. I do not know what year it closed locally. I do know at least one restauran...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto