PARKERSBURG 鈥� The rural community of Walker in Wood County is close to Buddy Wilson鈥檚 heart. The Parkersburg-based singer-songwriter grew up in Walker and plays music there. His newly released CD of 10 songs is appropriately titled 鈥淲alker Road.鈥� The CD鈥檚 namesake meanders through ...
PARKERSBURG 鈥� Emma Casto always tries to lead by example in 4-H and in life. The 18-year-old recent Parkersburg High School graduate has been involved in 4-H since she was 5 years old doing a variety of projects and taking on leadership roles that help her accomplish many of her goals as ...
PARKERSBURG 鈥� WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center will hold its annual Health & Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Grand Central Mall. The free community event will bring together more than 50 health and wellness exhibitors while providing opportunities to learn about local healthcare services and participate in wellness activities. Featured activities will include free health screenings, door prizes, a Temple Challenge group exercise opportunity and children鈥檚 activities including a Teddy Bear Clinic and Fit Fest Dance Parties with special character guests. The ...
PARKERSBURG 鈥� Discovery World on Market will hold its fourth annual Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Admission to the event will be free through sponsorship from WV Central Federal Credit Union. Activities will include a bounce house, face painting by Veritas Classical Academy, balloon animals, oversized board games, music and vendors. Visitors also can register to win back-to-school door prizes. The event will include the unveiling of a book vending machine funded by The Spartan Foundation and placed at Discovery World through a partnership with Wood ...
MARIETTA - A 1950s-inspired reimagining of a classic fairy tale hits the stage of the Mid-Ohio Valley Player鈥檚 Friday with the Junior Players production of 鈥淒oo-Wop Wed Widing Hood.鈥� Three young princes, Wise Prince Jason, Strong Prince Justin and Loud Prince Frank have decided that ...
PARKERSBURG - The Smoot Theatre vocal ensembles have scheduled auditions for next year鈥檚 groups. Auditions will be 4 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 for the Children鈥檚 Chorus for boys and girls who will be in grades 4, 5 and 6 next year; the Girls Ensemble for girls in grade 7 and up and the Boys ...
