A duck carefully walks across the frozen surface of the pond in Parkersburg’s City Park Monday afternoon. Warming weather is quickly melting the ice. 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 ...
The full moon lights the sky over St. John the Baptist Catholic Church early Saturday morning along Ohio 676 west of Marietta. The moon in January is called the Wolf Moon named after hungry wolves who howl because they can’t find food in winter. It’s called the Snow Moon in February. (Photo ...
MARIETTA — A presentation about the retreat from Lynchburg and Gen. David Hunter will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Knights of Columbus at a meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Jon-Erik Gilot, author, historian and archivist, will present “The Hardest Campaign ...
PARKERSBURG – The American Red Cross is teetering on a post-holiday blood shortage this winter that could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care, according to the executive director of the Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley. “Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or ...
Crews with Jimmie Harper Construction continue the long process of tearing down the old Van Devender Middle School in Parkersburg Monday, loading tons of rubble onto trucks. Demolition of the school started in December to make way for the new Lincoln School. (Photo by Art Smith)
MARTINSBURG — Local band Potato Hill is releasing its first song, titled “Build Myself A House.” Described as folk alternative, the song takes inspiration from indie artists and the lyrics reflect real life experiences. It can be found on platforms including Spotify and Amazon ...