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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 ...

First Settlement, Vienna Elementary new Partners in Education

VIENNA – First Settlement Physical Therapy and Vienna Elementary School are the latest Partners in Education. First Therapy and Vienna Elementary held a signing ceremony on Oct. 13 for the partnership in the program administered by the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley that ...

Silent movie set for Smoot centennial show

A famous silent movie complete with live orchestral accompaniment will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday as part of the Smoot Theatre’s celebration of its 100th anniversary. The theater will present “Steamboat Bill, Jr.,” filmed in 1928 and starring Buster Keaton. Keaton plays the spoiled ...