New Vrindaban: Home of the Palace of Gold Miranda Tharp July 15, 2022 If you grew up in the Ohio Valley you’ve probably heard of the Palace of Gold, but have you ever visited it? New Vrindaban is filled with extraordinary temples, gardens, and food. The palace was built in 197...
The Backyard Birds of Wheeling Miranda Tharp April 8, 2022 Originally published July 16, 2021 Spring is in full-swing here in the Northern Panhandle, which means that wildlife are filling our trees, backyards, feeders, parks, and more. Throughout the pandemic, a lot...
The History and Tradition of Holiday Cards Miranda Tharp December 15, 2020 Many families have a tradition of sending out holiday cards every year. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza, we all love receiving holiday mail. But have you ever considered when or who sen...
Haunting Tales from a Local Paranormal Investigator Miranda Tharp October 21, 2020 It’s that time of the year where everyone is watching scary movies, going to haunted houses, and doing all the spooky activities, but did you know there is a local paranormal team based out of the Ohio Valley? ...
Skating Through a Pandemic: New Hobby Offers Joy and Community During COVID Miranda Tharp September 14, 2020 Skating Through a Pandemic Before 2020 came, I vowed to take on roller skating as a hobby. Growing up, I spent a lot of weekends at the local roller rink in Moundsville, WV. At the age of eight, my mom threw m...
