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Ferguson & Shaffer

Joshua and Rebecca Ferguson, together with Dempsey and Kristy Shaffer, are overjoyed to announce the engagement of their children, Brylee Ferguson and Dalton Shaffer. Brylee and Dalton have known each other since Pre-K and are excited to begin this next chapter of their lives together. ...

Rector & Thomas

With love and joy, Stephanie Elizabeth Rector and Joey Dean Thomas announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride to be is the daughter of the late Christopher Lowe. She was born and raised in Marietta and is a 2003 graduate of Marietta Senior High School. The prospective ...

Bean-Lyons

Thomas Bean and Amy Bean, and Nina Butcher, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miranda Bean to Hunter Lyons. Miranda is a 2016 graduate of Marietta High School and a graduate of Ohio State where she is currently working as a clinical research coordinator at the Ohio State ...

Morrow-Forester

Zachary and Cassandra Morrow of Lowell are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Gage Alexander Morrow, to Josie Nicole Forester of Stockport. Gage is a graduate of Fort Frye High School and Washington County Career Center and is enrolled in automotive technology at the University ...

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Congratulations: Taylor & Hall

Preston Michael Taylor, 42, and Jennifer Alicia Hall, 25, married in a private ceremony on June 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Fort Boreman Park in Parkersburg. Forever together never apart.

Congratulations: Tadlock & Beckley

Victoria Fawn Tadlock and Brett James Beckley were joyfully united in marriage on May 17, 2025, at The Ellis House in Fairmont, W.Va. The outdoor ceremony was officiated by the groom’s uncle, Lance Beckley, and attended by the couple’s family and friends. The bride is the daughter of Bill ...

Congratulations: Britton & Stover

Hope Britton and Wayne Stover were united in marriage at a private ceremony on May 5, 2025, at 5:55 p.m. on Fort Boreman Hill, Parkersburg, W.Va. Doug Kashorek, minister, officiated the ceremony and his wife, Angie, was also present. Hope is the daughter of Ernest and Eva Dowler of ...

Congratulations: Earley & Binner

Ashley Elizabeth Earley and Micky Halston Binner were united in marriage on May 4, 2024, which is also known as Star Wars Day at Willowbrook in Volant, Pa. Pastor Timothy Cinnamon of Parkersburg officiated the outdoor ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Stephen and Aimee Earley of ...

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60 Years: Jerry and Linda Smith

Jerry and Linda Smith will be celebrating 60 years of marriage on September 17. They were married September 17, 1965, by the Reverend Carol McCouley at the Pleasant Hill Church in Calhoun County. Jerry is the son of the late Conda and Goldie Smith, and Linda is the daughter of the late Hall and ...

55 Years: Carpenter

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Carpenter of Rockport will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 30. The couple were married on Aug. 30, 1970, in Parkersburg, by the late Warren Fluharty. Gregory worked as a certified welder at American Municipal Power of Ohio (Amp-Ohio) until his ...

50 Years: Archer

Dale and Martha Archer are celebrating their 50th anniversary today. They were married Aug. 8, 1975, by the Rev. Eisenhower. Dale is the son of the late Ellsworth and Oncie Archer. He is retired from CSX and EDI. Martha is the daughter of the late Ralph and Wilma Cross. She is retired from the ...

55 Years: Carpenter

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Carpenter of Rockport will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 30. The couple was married on Aug. 30, 1970, in Parkersburg by the late Warren Fluharty. Gregory was a certified welder at American Municipal Power of Ohio until his retirement. Linda ...

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100 Years: Germanovich

BELPRE — Lifelong Struthers, Ohio, native Mary “Mitzie” (Yallech) Germanovich will celebrate her 100th birthday with her family and friends who treasure her remarkable life and legacy. Germanovich will turn 100 on Oct. 1. Born in Struthers, as one of five children, Mitzie was known from ...

90 Years: Hartline

Shirley (McCain) Hartline will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sept. 10, 2025. She has been married to her husband, Jim Hartline, for 69 years. They had one son, Stewart, and have one grandson, Matthew Hartline. She loves her family and friends and her special little cat, Oreo. She enjoys ...

80 Years: Peoples

Donovan Peoples is marking his 80th birthday on July 27. Cards of “condolence” may be sent to 210 Marshall Road, Marietta, OH 45750.

99 Years: Nichols

Clarence and Reda Nichols of Washington County will celebrate their 75th anniversary on Aug. 6. Clarence will mark his 99th birthday on July 7. Reda will do the same on Dec. 5. They first met in Marietta on Putnam Street near Broughton’s Restaurant. Clarence took one look at Reda and said ...

Home and Garden | VIEW ALL

Seven activities to commemorate the spring equinox

The beginning of spring is cause for celebration. In many areas of the world, the start of spring marks the end of cold temperatures and hours spent indoors, a shift in conditions that is welcomed by millions each year. Spring is a time of rebirth when flowers and trees bloom anew and ...

Small renovations that make a big impact

Homeowners may think they have to tear down walls or build room extensions to transform their homes with renovation projects. But small projects can yield impressive results, and that’s something homeowners working with limited budgets can keep in mind. There’s no shortage of small ...

Attract winged friends with bird feeders

Birds are beautiful creatures that can make a lawn and garden feel even more serene. Providing snacks to supplement what birds naturally find in the wild guarantees up close and personal interactions with the scores of species that call neighborhoods home. Bird feeders are particularly ...

Sow On and Sow Forth: Spring planting pointers

Many people view spring as a season of rejuvenation. That renewal may be somewhat metaphorical for human beings, but it’s literal for lawns and gardens that begin to grow anew as temperatures rise and hours of daylight increase in spring. Each spring presents an opportunity for homeowners ...