PARKERSBURG — As autumn approaches, so does the annual tradition of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel and Marietta Times holiday cookbook. The 72nd cookbook contest is calling cooks to explore the flavors of fall and the holidays with the theme Fall Foodies. Participants have from now ...
The towboat Walter Charlie Neale passes Monday by the rear of the Natalie Jane, the first sternwheeler to arrive at the Ohio River Levee for the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. The festival, which will be the 50th held in Marietta, begins Sept. 11. (Photo by Art Smith)
PARKERSBURG – The Worthington Women’s Golf Association announced winners for the July weekly games during the August business meeting. July 18-hole play winners were Carol Geletko, Katie Parsons, Carol Ramsey, Jeanne Chalfant, Debbie Full, Mary Ingram, Nancy Meredith, Mary Lopez, Linda ...
MARIETTA — While local schools have already welcomed students back, downtown Marietta is marking the start of the new academic year with its First Friday Back to School event, hosted by Marietta Main Street from 5-9 p.m. This monthly event provides late shopping, live music, pop-up ...
VIENNA — The Wood County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Vienna man for allegedly making threats against others. In a Facebook post made Wednesday, the sheriff's department said they are looking for Andrew James Strock who lives in the Vienna area. They are seeking him in connection with an ongoing investigation involving threats made against individuals associated with a child custody matter, including references to government officials. Strock is wanted on a warrant involving two felony Terroristic Threats charges as well as one felony court capias warrant. "Anyone who knows ...
MARIETTA – The Washington County Fair kicks off this Labor Day weekend for its 175th anniversary for four days from Saturday to Tuesday. With many exciting events over the four day period, the fair includes the Saturday morning parade, food, entertainment, tractor pulls, harness races and ...
