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Wood County Sheriff’s Department searching for suspect

VIENNA — The Wood County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Vienna man for allegedly making threats against others. In a Facebook post made Wednesday, the sheriff's department said they are looking for Andrew James Strock who lives in the Vienna area. They are seeking him in connection with an ongoing investigation involving threats made against individuals associated with a child custody matter, including references to government officials. Strock is wanted on a warrant involving two felony Terroristic Threats charges as well as one felony court capias warrant. "Anyone who knows ...

Washington County Fair opens with weekend in Marietta

MARIETTA – The Washington County Fair kicks off this Labor Day weekend for its 175th anniversary for four days from Saturday to Tuesday. With many exciting events over the four day period, the fair includes the Saturday morning parade, food, entertainment, tractor pulls, harness races and ...

Washington County Sheriff’s office announces new Mounted Unit

MARIETTA – On Thursday, Washington County Sheriff’s office announced a new Mounted Unit composed entirely of volunteers who provide and care for their own horses via Facebook. The post said the Mounted Unit will focus on community outreach, public relations, special events, and ...

AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start Program taking applications

PARKERSBURG – The AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start Program in Wood County is taking applications for students at its Wood County sites, including a new, state-of-the-art building in Cedar Grove. According to a release from the program, Head Start provides transportation, healthy meals and snacks, health screenings, developmentally appropriate educational experiences, family engagement, parent activities and support services to families of qualifying 3- to 5-year-old children at no cost to the family. The goal is school readiness and helping parents and children achieve ...

Artsbridge Calendar

Today: Traditional Health with Maxine Hobbs, 1-2 p.m., Belpre Public Library Lego Club- Kids event, 5 p.m., Belpre Public Library 2026 Concerts on The Green, Marching 110, 6 p.m., Ohio University College Green Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville Wednesday: Walking Through the Books, all ages, 9-10 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Story Hour, ages 3-7, 10-11 a.m., Marietta Public Library Friends of the Library Book Club. noon-2 p.m., Parkersburg Public Library, Emerson Avenue Story Hour, ages 3-7, 1-2 p.m., Marietta Public Library Teen Talk, ages ...

Mayor’s Cup Pickleball Invitational debuts in Vienna

VIENNA – Thirty-five teams competed in three divisions Saturday during Friends of Vienna’s inaugural Mayor’s Cup Pickleball Invitational, an event organizers said grew from the sport’s popularity in the community. Judy Parrish, a member of the Friends of Vienna committee, said the ...