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Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival draws newcomers, returning residents

BELPRE – The Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival wrapped up its second year in Belpre over the weekend. The event shifted from its traditional venue of Parkersburg City Park to Belpre’s Civitan Park in 2025 due to construction of the activity and recreation center, which is expected to ...

Picture This: Checking out the petting zoo at the Marietta library

The Gab and the Goats Petting Zoo brought more than 30 animals to the Washington County Public Library in Marietta on Saturday, with kids and adults interested in petting, feeding and even holding animals like goats, pigs, rabbits, kittens, pigeons and chickens, plus a Dexter cow and two emus.

Pleasant weather boosts Marietta Summer Shop Hop experience

MARIETTA - Some people strolling along Front Street Saturday were there for Marietta Main Street’s Summer Shop Hop. Others were just in the neighborhood and taking advantage of a sunny – but not too hot – day. “It was nice, and I’ve always wanted to go to Front Street and look at all ...

Community comes together for 10th Annual Dash for Diabetes

RAVENSWOOD - Hundreds came together June 13 for the 10th Annual Dash for Diabetes 5K Walk/Run sponsored by the City of Ravenswood and Coplin Health Systems. More than 116 runners and walkers participated in the Dash. All funds raised by this year’s participants benefit two programs: the ...