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A forgotten piece of Clarksburg’s Italian American history has come to light thanks to a privately purchased estate sale discovery and the work of a national pasta historian. In July 2024, Beth Gain of the Clarksburg History Museum privately purchased a stack of paper ephemera through an online estate sale auction. When she went to pick up the lot,...

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West Virginian Italian American author Rosalyn Queen recently shared a few secrets and memories with WBOY. Queen sat down with 304 Today host Lauren Winans ahead of the 46th West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival in Clarksburg. Queen wrote and published “Arrivederci: Recipes and Customs Every Italian Girl Takes from Home” 20 years ago as a way to...

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Monday is Labor Day, a holiday that holds many meanings, including recognition for workers and the end of summer. In Clarksburg, Labor Day means one thing: Italian Heritage. For over 40 years, the Italian Heritage Festival has taken over the downtown of Clarksburg, WV. Starting on the Friday before Labor Day, and running through Sunday, visitors ca...

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The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival of Clarksburg (WV) has announced its picks for the 2025 honorees that will be recognized for their contributions and achievements in the Italian-American community. “These individuals represent the best of our community,” Rocky Romano II, Honorees Committee Chair, said in the release. “Their achievements...

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A ceremony was held today to honor veterans at the 42nd annual Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival, where two local veterans were specifically recognized for their service in the United States military. Angelo Samuel Decrease and Leslie "Wayne" Hill of Wheeling were honored for their distinguished service. Decrease, a veteran of the Korean Wa...

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Members of the Sons of Italy returned to the kitchen Tuesday for the annual tradition of making their famous sausage for the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival in West Virginia. The festival will kick off Friday and conclude Sunday at Heritage Port in Downtown Wheeling. Members created an assembly line to prepare the 7,000 pounds of...

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The 42nd annual Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival is set to bring a taste of Italy to Wheeling's Heritage Port from July 26-28. The festival promises traditional food, music, and vendors, offering something for everyone. "Food, fun, and family. That's what we're going for, so most of our events revolve around food," said Michelle F...

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The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival named the 46th Regina Maria at their annual spring gala Saturday in Clarksburg. This year the honor goes to Farmington native and singer Franchesca Rose Aloi. The ceremony began with the introduction of the minor, junior, and senior courts along with the maids of honor. Last year’s Reginia Maria passed th...

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Eight local Italian American women were honored at the Progressive Women’s Association of Harrison County Friday afternoon for their work supporting their community through volunteerism. Since the PWA’s Women of Distinction program began 10 years ago, over 200 women have received this honor.

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Over 100 members of the Morgantown Sons and Daughters of Italy and the William Marconi Lodge Sons and Daughters of Italy gathered to observe Columbus Day. The combined clubs met at Muriale's Restaurant in Fairmont WV on Monday, Oct. 14 for a buffet dinner. The two lodges have been planning combined meetings throughout the year to exchange ideas and...

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