PARKERSBURG – Eds RC & Hobby held its fourth all-day remote control car racing tournament of the year on Saturday. The event marks over 20 years of model car and vehicle racing at the shop at 401 Cora Drive in Parkersburg. Owner Ed Atkins said the event has been growing over the years ...

BEVERLY – A Fort Frye High School varsity basketball player is recovering after suffering a serious back injury during a road game earlier this week, according to his coach. Chatum Courson, a senior and member of the Fort Frye Cadets boys team, was injured Monday night while diving for a ...

MARIETTA – Cyclists gathered in downtown Marietta Friday for the annual Holiday Lights Bicycle Tour, a casual evening bike tour on the city’s festive streets. The event is hosted by the Marietta Adventure Company with support from the Marietta Running and Cycling Club. “This is just ...

Dozens of pigeons line up on power lines near the Parkersburg-Belpre rail bridge on a sunny afternoon recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos ...

MARIETTA – Marietta Elks Lodge 477 will hold its 2026 Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at St. Mary Catholic School in Marietta. More than 3 million boys and girls ages 8-13 will participate nationwide in the free throw shooting contest. The contest features ...