1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (367+ words) MARIETTA – Marietta College hosted an AmeriCops Vista event where students, faculty and community members could sign cards thanking veterans, first responders, and active military members for their service on Friday afternoon. This was in conjunction with creating “care packages” full…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (626+ words) PARKERSBURG -- After 36 and a half years of responding to disasters, organizing blood drives, raising money and supporting volunteers, Sharon Kesselring is retiring from the American Red Cross. Friends, family members, colleagues and volunteers gathered Wednesday to recognize Kesselring, who has…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (249+ words) MARIETTA -- During Peoples Bank Theatre's 10-year anniversary open house Sunday, Settlers Bank announced it is making a $500,000 investment in the future of the theatre. According to Peoples Bank, the gift is a "transformational commitment designed to strengthen the historic venue…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (509+ words) VIENNA - Thirty-five teams competed in three divisions Saturday during Friends of Vienna's inaugural Mayor's Cup Pickleball Invitational, an event organizers said grew from the sport's popularity in the community. Judy Parrish, a member of the Friends of Vienna committee, said…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (208+ words) PARKERSBURG – The West Virginia University Wood County Extension Office will be offering a Dining with Diabetes class beginning Thursday, 10/01/26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on 23rd St., Parkersburg. Dining with Diabetes is a once-a-week class that runs for four…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (350+ words) The YMCA of Parkersburg has announced its 2027 Heart of Our Community Award recipient. Jan Dils, an attorney, will be honored at the upcoming Heart of Our Community Dinner on March 3 at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center, 1500 Grand Central…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (634+ words) PARKERSBURG -- Sunshine, honey and plenty of buzz drew crowds to City Park on Saturday for the 45th annual West Virginia State Honey Festival. Jared Bloxton, executive director of the Wood County Recreation Commission, said the break from rainy weather helped bring…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (669+ words) MARIETTA -- River Rats took home the grand prize and the audience donation prize Saturday during the inaugural Battle of the Bands at Wilky's Patio on Butler Street in Marietta. Color Collective finished a close second in the judged competition and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (970+ words) PARKERSBURG - An early life involved in dance has helped prepare Liliana Parsons for college and beyond. Parsons, 18, is a recent graduate of Parkersburg High School and a freshman at West Virginia University in Morgantown. She has been doing ballet for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (395+ words) MARIETTA - People will be able to learn about services provided by a number of community organizations on Sunday during GoPacks’ annual Community Resource Fair. The event is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta. The majority of…...