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Greyhound racing could be ending now that U.S. House has passed Farm Bill

WHEELING — A provision in the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 that passed the U.S. House on Thursday would criminalize greyhound racing nationwide. That means the nation’s two remaining dog tracks — Wheeling Island Casino Hotel Racetrack and Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, ...

Picture This: Marshall University gifted fiber-optic cable worth $3.8 million

Marshall University announced it received a gift which granted access to fiber-optic cable worth $3.8 million during the annual scholarship and fundraiser dinner held at Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center in Vienna on Thursday. Read more at newsandsentinel.com and in the Parkersburg ...

Free Comic Book Day at local shops on Saturday

MARIETTA – Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, marking the 25th year of the event where comic stores give away free comics to everyone who walks inside. This year's selection features a diverse lineup of titles for all ages, from superheroes like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Superman and Batman to ...

Marietta Main Street’s plants Garden Party theme for First Friday

MARIETTA - Downtown Marietta welcomes May with a Garden Party theme for May’s First Friday. The community can enjoy late shopping, dining and drink specials, live music, popup artists, special sales and more. On the Armory Lawn, Marietta Main Street will host the Marietta Rowing & ...