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Belpre Chamber celebrates 88th awards dinner

VIENNA – Business achievements, longevity milestones and community connections shared the spotlight Thursday evening as the Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce held its 88th annual dinner at Grande Pointe Conference Center. The “Survivor”-themed gathering brought chamber members, ...

Writer, golfer, father: Bauer remembered by family, colleagues

MARIETTA – Although service to his country took him to the skies over Europe, Ted Bauer always called the Marietta area home. It’s where he attended school, raised a family, chronicled daily life and history, and loved and shared the game of golf. And on Wednesday, it’s where he ...

Local cooks stir up competition in ‘Fall Foodies’ cookbook contest

PARKERSBURG – Family recipes, fall flavors and creative presentations took center stage as area cooks competed in this year’s “Fall Foodies” cookbook contest, which drew 74 entries across three categories. Recipes were judged in appetizers and side dishes, main dishes and desserts. ...

Jeep Club raises funds for breast initiative, BrAva

PARKERSBURG – The Ohio Valley Jeep Club has raised more than $3,400 to benefit two groups involved in causes for childhood and breast cancers. The club and the Pizza Station on Third Street raised $2,260 for BrAva, the Marietta-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting local children and ...

PARKERSBURG – Two artists from West Virginia will be featured in Art After Hours from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Parkersburg Art Center. The evening of art, appetizers, extended gift shop hours and a cash bar will feature the opening reception for “Progressions: Works by Harold Edwards & David Riffle” and showcase the work of two long-time friends and artists. “Both artists have deep West Virginia roots and distinctive approaches to their work, making this a great opportunity to see two very different artistic perspectives in one exhibit,” Abby Hayhurst, artistic director of the ...

Geletko is Worthington Women’s Golf Association champ six years running

PARKERSBURG – A member of the Worthington Women’s Golf Association has been named the club champion for the 2026 season and for the sixth consecutive year. Carol Geletko also received the coveted State Pin at the association’s annual luncheon and awards ceremony that concluded the ...