A bee pollinates the blooms of a Bradford pear tree west of Marietta recently. The tree, along with other flowering trees, have bloomed following recent warm weather. 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 instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith) (Photo by Art Smith)

A bee work on pollinating the blooms of a Bradford pear tree west of Marietta recently. The tree, along with other flowering trees, have bloomed following recent warm weather. 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 instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)