MARIETTA — The 49th annual Sternwheel Festival wrapped up Sunday in downtown Marietta and organizers say it was another successful weekend. “We had an absolutely fabulous weekend with no issues,” Firework Chairman Dennis Blauser said. Blauser said although Saturday started off a ...
MARIETTA — The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival marked its 49th year Saturday with the familiar hum of paddlewheels, bursts of children’s laughter and the steady rhythm of community gathering on the Marietta riverfront. The annual festival, launched in the mid-1970s, has grown into one of ...
A former commissioner of agriculture in West Virginia died on Saturday. Walt Helmick, 81, served one term as commissioner from 2012-2016. Helmick leaves a legacy of leadership, compassion and commitment to West Virginia, the state Democratic Party said. “Walt Helmick was more than a ...
CHARLESTON — Members of a West Virginia Legislature interim committee Sunday received updates on systems meant to hold child placement agencies accountable and provide better communication between the state and foster families. The Joint Committee on Children and Families met Sunday ...
The stars shine bright over Boreland Springs Road near Mountwood Park recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at ...
MARIETTA – One person was killed in an accident early this morning on Interstate 77 near milepost 16 in Aurelius Township in Washington County, the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol today said. A 2015 Freightliner operated by Robert Bartic, 58, of Toledo went off the right ...