But if the unending stream of head butts, leg rubs and vocalized requests for attention are any indication, the more than 100 adult cats and kittens in the charge of the Belmont County Humane Society are happy to show their appreciation.
One day last week, as I sat here holding my cheek and popping ibuprofen like they were Tic Tacs, two other people were on my Facebook page complaining of the same thing: the dreaded toothache.
The public is cordially invited to the second annual Deck the Halls Art Show and Auction at the Clientele Art Studio, 43 15th St., on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 p.m. until midnight. Admission to the show is free, and all proceeds from the auction will go to the Greater Wheeling Homeless Coalition.
It's billed as a magical time of the year and charitable giving becomes a tradition for so many of us. And, let's be honest, is there a better way to embody the spirit of giving than to choose a needy child's wish list from a tree that's displayed in our favorite store?
Wheeling Councilman Dave Palmer wishes for city residents to understand the amount of work that has been performed while identifying the best location for a new, $14.5 million public safety building for the police and fire departments.
