MARIETTA - A 1950s-inspired reimagining of a classic fairy tale hits the stage of the Mid-Ohio Valley Player’s Friday with the Junior Players production of “Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood.” Three young princes, Wise Prince Jason, Strong Prince Justin and Loud Prince Frank have decided that ...
PARKERSBURG - The Smoot Theatre vocal ensembles have scheduled auditions for next year’s groups. Auditions will be 4 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 for the Children’s Chorus for boys and girls who will be in grades 4, 5 and 6 next year; the Girls Ensemble for girls in grade 7 and up and the Boys ...
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates of Doddridge County, Ritchie County and the Little Kanawha Area are now accepting applications for the fall cycle of the Community Action Grants Program. Eligible nonprofit organizations and public institutions serving the region are encouraged to apply online by midnight on Sept. 15. Through a single, unified online portal, applicants can submit their projects for consideration by the foundation, its regional affiliates and a diverse range of underlying charitable funds. To qualify for funding, ...
PARKERSBURG - As part of the nationwide America 250 celebration, Museums of the MOV, the garden committee of the Wood County Historical and Preservation Society and the Wood County Commission are sponsoring an area-wide effort to recognize gardens displaying a patriotic theme. Gardens, large ...
PARKERSBURG - Parkersburg Moose Lodge #1118 is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at 1 Moose Lane, Parkersburg (behind Napoli’s off Dupont Road in south Parkersburg). Twenty of 45 available time slots are full, but organizers are looking to fill the remaining slots. To make an appointment call Sandy Hathaway at 304-481-1117; or 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767); or go online to redcrossblood.org. Given the recently declared blood supply crisis, organizers encourage potential donors to seek other blood drive opportunities, if the Monday event does not fit their ...
PARKERSBURG – Portions of two streets will be closed Thursday as the Parkersburg Utility Board performs pavement restoration following a fire hydrant replacement and leak repair. Beginning at 6 a.m., 19th Street will be closed from Murdoch to Garfield Avenue and Ohio Avenue will be closed from 19th to 20th Street, according to a release from the PUB. The closures are expected to continue throughout the day until the work is completed. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
