PARKERSBURG - The Trinity Episcopal Church is accepting used book donations for the annual used book sale this fall. According to a release from the church, the annual book sale has provided a source of funding for church and community programs for more than 75 years. Book donations are ...
PARKERSBURG – The annual Freedom Fun Run 5K broke records for participation and money raised Saturday in downtown Parkersburg. Despite the wet weather, 575 people participated in the walking and running portions of the annual fundraiser hosted by Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law and The Jan Dils ...
MARIETTA — Downtown Marietta will mark the Fourth of July weekend with art, music, shopping and live demonstrations during July First Friday. The event, hosted by Marietta Main Street, will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday downtown. According to a release from Marietta Main Street, businesses will pay homage to America’s 250th birthday with red, white and blue decorations, while the Armory will serve as the center of activities for the Marietta Main Street Public Art Committee’s annual fundraiser. Committee members will print T-shirts live at the Armory using JustaJar Design Press’ ...
A small sinkhole formed at the intersection of Sixth and Ann Street Monday. Parkersburg City Street Superintendent JD Karcher said street personnel were sent out to review the site and place street steel over the hole Monday afternoon. Vehicles are advised to be aware of the street steel and ...
VIENNA — The Friends of Vienna’s Freedom Festival returned for its fifth year, bringing families to Spencer’s Landing for entertainment, carnival rides, animal shows, wrestling and other activities. Friends of Vienna President Jack Mathers said the festival was inspired in part by an ...
PARKERSBURG – Independence Day is always festively celebrated in the Mid-Ohio Valley, but observances here and around the country will rise to another level as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s a look at what’s planned: Thursday Beverly * 5:30 p.m. – B&W Homecoming Parade steps off from Waterford Elementary, traveling along Ohio 339 to Ohio 60 (Main Street) and on to Dodge Park, where Homecoming festivities will take place through Saturday. * 6:30 p.m. – Rides and games at Dodge Park, no entry fee. * 7-10 p.m. ...
