PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Art Center will open three new exhibitions at once, each exploring creativity and connection in unique ways. All three shows will open with a reception on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m., where guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the opportunity ...
ORLANDO — Two young women from the Mountain State are stepping into the national spotlight this week as they travel to Orlando, Florida, to represent West Virginia in the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen competitions. Courtney Bearer, 23, of Morgantown, was crowned Miss West Virginia ...
MARIETTA — A variety of bands will perform during the three days of the 2025 Ohio River Sternwheel Festival at the Ohio River Levee in downtown Marietta. Regional and national acts will be joined by local performers including Steve and Beverly Pottmeyer, Marietta High School’s Wall of ...
MARIETTA — The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival will feature a variety of activities and attractions Friday through Sunday. * The Sternwheel Art Stroll brings together artists and makers from near and far during the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. Festival-goers will be able to explore ...
MARIETTA — Two pageants will be held during the 2025 Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. The Queen Genevieve pageant will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lafayette Hotel in downtown Marietta. The Queen and other titles will be announced at the Coronation Ceremony at 7 p.m. Saturday on the ...
* 1976 – Pam Whetsell, Marietta * 1977 – Denise Roll, Chandlersville * 1978 – Lee Ann Flower, St. Marys * 1979 – Denise McDaniel, Marietta * 1980 – Karen Bodo, Steubenville * 1981 – Debra Lawrence, Vienna * 1982 – Lynn Blair, Parkersburg * 1983 – Stephanie Van Vranken, ...
