MINERAL WELLS – The 2026 Wood County 4-H & FFA Summer Showcase welcomed hundreds of exhibitors, volunteers, families and community members to the Wood County 4-H Camp for five days of exhibits, livestock shows, educational activities and entertainment. The annual event, which was held July ...
MINERAL WELLS – Adults also got in on the fun of showing various projects at the recent Wood County 4-H & FFA Summer Showcase. CEOS (Community Educational Outreach Service) members and open adult competitions provided many throughout the community with an opportunity to display their ...
PARKERSBURG – The rural community of Walker in Wood County is close to Buddy Wilson’s heart. The Parkersburg-based singer-songwriter grew up in Walker and plays music there. His newly released CD of 10 songs is appropriately titled “Walker Road.” The CD’s namesake meanders through ...
PARKERSBURG – Emma Casto always tries to lead by example in 4-H and in life. The 18-year-old recent Parkersburg High School graduate has been involved in 4-H since she was 5 years old doing a variety of projects and taking on leadership roles that help her accomplish many of her goals as ...
PARKERSBURG – WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center will hold its annual Health & Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Grand Central Mall. The free community event will bring together more than 50 health and wellness exhibitors while providing opportunities to learn about local healthcare services and participate in wellness activities. Featured activities will include free health screenings, door prizes, a Temple Challenge group exercise opportunity and children’s activities including a Teddy Bear Clinic and Fit Fest Dance Parties with special character guests. The ...
PARKERSBURG — Discovery World on Market will hold its fourth annual Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Admission to the event will be free through sponsorship from WV Central Federal Credit Union. Activities will include a bounce house, face painting by Veritas Classical Academy, balloon animals, oversized board games, music and vendors. Visitors also can register to win back-to-school door prizes. The event will include the unveiling of a book vending machine funded by The Spartan Foundation and placed at Discovery World through a partnership with Wood ...
