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Harness racing driver “tells” still happen. Since they happen less frequently, and most bettors are playing online, I can let the cat out of the bag. But first, let’s talk about handicapping drivers. Hall-Of-Fame driver, Mike Lachance was one of the best. I read in a recent interview where Lachance downplayed his skills by talking

The West Virginia Derby is making its return to Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort this weekend, but with some significant changes. The Grade III race,

West Virginia is poised to become the sixth state to license and regulate online poker. Licenses are now available for operators of online poker rooms.

125 years ago, 1896 The end of a well-known businessman, husband, and father’s life was center stage in The Vindicator throughout the week. Charles Dayton Arms was born in 1826 and moved to Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley in the 1840s. He married Hannah Wick in 1852, and his influence and business interests grew immensely. Charles and Hannah had six daughters, including Olive Freeman Arms. Several Vindicator issues included dedicated coverage of his illness and death. “Charles D. Arms, o...

Big Bill Lias,1900-1970. (Photo Provided) Steve Hupp has written a story based on a crime figure in Wheeling. “The Czar of Wheeling” is his sixth novel. (Photo Provided) “The Czar of Wheeling” by author Stephen Hupp of Parkersburg is available on amazon.com. (Image Provided) “The Czar of Wheeling” by author Stephen Hupp of Parkersburg is available on amazon.com. (Image Provided) PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg man has written a crime story based on a true-life character fr...