VIENNA — The Friends of Vienna’s Freedom Festival returned for its fifth year, bringing families to Spencer’s Landing for entertainment, carnival rides, animal shows, wrestling and other activities. Friends of Vienna President Jack Mathers said the festival was inspired in part by an ...

PARKERSBURG – Independence Day is always festively celebrated in the Mid-Ohio Valley, but observances here and around the country will rise to another level as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s a look at what’s ...

BELPRE — Some American Cruise Lines riverboats will temporarily dock in Belpre instead of Marietta because of construction along the Marietta Levee. The riverboats will dock at the Belpre Shriners Club while renovations continue at the Levee. Belpre Mayor Susan Abdella shared her support ...

RIPLEY — For more than six decades, the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair has celebrated the creativity, craftsmanship and cultural traditions of Appalachia. Now in its 63rd year, the event returns to Cedar Lakes Conference Center from Thursday through Saturday, bringing new attractions ...

MARIETTA - A free presentation marking the anniversary of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 will feature legal historian and constitutional law expert Paul Finkelman. As the author of more than 50 books on American history, Finkelman will explore how this landmark document shaped the nation’s ...

BEVERLY – Board members, volunteers and donors joined the Barry family for a formal dedication of Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s 118th house on Sunday afternoon. Jacob and Felicia Barry and their four children were presented with keys to their home, after completing sweat ...