A huge snowman looms over Gilman Avenue in Marietta in front of Ohio Valley Spray Foam. If you have a recent photo that showcases the spirit of the season in the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at ...

2026 Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest MARIETTA - Marietta Elks Lodge #477 will host the local Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic School in Marietta. More than three million boys and girls ages 8-13 will participate nationwide in this free throw ...

Parkersburg High School choirs to present Christmas concert PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg High School A Cappella and Chamber choirs will present their 93rd annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in the PHS auditorium. The choir will continue to honor the tradition of the “O ...

BELPRE — A host of new activities are joining Belpre’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade for a day-long event on Saturday. The city’s inaugural Christmas Crawl will feature seasonal offerings from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., including the parade, an interactive showing of “The Polar Express” ...

BELPRE — A longtime Belpre City Schools educator has been selected to march in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade as part of a national ensemble honoring music educators. Robin White, a teacher in Belpre City Schools, will join more than 300 band directors from across North America in the ...

The Parkersburg Women's Club Holly Trail Tour brought 240 ticketholders to nine stops Saturday and Sunday in Parkersburg and Vienna. (Photos Provided)