Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Decades-old project comes full circle: Wheeling City Council paid off WesBanco Arena improvement debt two years early and approved a budget revision, after a 2003 voter-backed bond funded roof, AC, and lobby upgrades -- get all the details.

Helping those who served: Family Service Upper Ohio Valley will host a Veterans Resource Fair in Wheeling on May 14 at 2 p.m., welcoming service members and families with resources, information, and local connections -- get all the details.

Village pride gets a boost: Shadyside, Ohio’s mayor and council have launched a beautification push, creating a Don Wilson Best Front Yard Award and partnering with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to shape plans -- see what's planned next.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Closet upgrade alert: If your wardrobe is craving something with actual character, Two Times: Clothing & Collectibles is packing legit vintage and secondhand finds, from band tees and jerseys to outerwear, denim, and hats. Stop by this week, sift the racks, leave feeling smug about your new-old favorite.

Where WV took shape: Skip the same-old weekend routine and duck into West Virginia Independence Hall, the Civil War-era landmark where leaders argued, plotted, and basically willed our state into being. The exhibits make local history feel close enough to touch... and you’ll walk out with brag-worthy Wheeling trivia.

Tune up your ride: Whether your commuter or trail steed needs attention, Wheelcraft Bicycles handles repairs and weekend rentals, backed by a crew that rides. Independent since 1992, it keeps you rolling with more pedaling and less cable tinkering at home.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🌷 Spring Flower Show @ Oglebay Park Resort | Monday (4/27) at 9:00 AM – Spring Flower Show is turning Oglebay Park into a technicolor maze of blooms, garden paths, and fresh-air detours. Think hundreds of thousands of flowers, seasonal bites, and just enough walking to justify dessert. It is our annual reminder that Wheeling cleans up nicely.

🌿 Weed Wars @ Schrader Environmental Education Center | Monday (4/27) at 6:00 PM – Got a yard that fights back? At Schrader Environmental Education Center, this free talk features WVU Extension’s Karen G. Cox sharing chemical and non-chemical ways to handle tree of heaven, bittersweet, knotweed, and poison hemlock, without making things worse, plus a free guidebook for attendees.

🧘 Heated Flow @ Flying Spoon | Tuesday (4/28) at 9:00 AM – Tuesday mornings at The Flying Spoon mean Hot Vinyasa with Kylie, a heated flow that lands between slow and power. It builds like a tide, breathy and intentional, with smart sequencing, smooth transitions, and options so your knees and ego both feel supported.

🧘 Tuesday Yoga @ Appalachian Homestead | Tuesday (4/28) at 6:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for a cozy Tuesday-evening stretch upstairs at Appalachian Homestead in Wheeling. Community yoga with Kylie or Lindsay, all levels, accessible, and pay what you can. Borrow a mat, breathe with neighbors, then top off your pantry jars like the savvy local you are.

🙌 Pumped Up Praise @ The Urban Collective | Wednesday (4/29) at 6:00 PM – Whether you still call it aerobics or have a favorite foam roller, this high-energy dance workout set to praise and worship lands Wednesday evenings at The Urban Collective. Think church playlist meets cardio, minus the pews. Fifteen bucks, all levels, bring a friend, leave grinning.

👒 Big Hats & Bow Ties @ St. Vincent de Paul Parish | Friday (5/1) at 6:00 PM – Elmhurst is going full big hats and bow ties with heavy hors d'oeuvres, raffles galore, and prizes for best hat, best dressed gentleman, and standout couple. Tickets are $30, horses are $25 a piece, and you reserve the fun the old-fashioned way, by calling 304-242-0240.

🎸 George Thorogood and the Destroyers @ Capitol Theatre | Saturday (5/2) – Feel like being Bad to the Bone without leaving Wheeling? George Thorogood and the Destroyers are roaring into Capitol Theatre, and Gametime has last-minute seats, so you can claim spontaneity, relive your jukebox glory, and give those dancing shoes a cautious workout.

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