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Rustic Mechanicals bring Shakespeare to WVU Parkersburg Oct. 15

PARKERSBURG — Love triangles are messy, but adding enchanted forest juice and a runaway troupe of amateur actors turns romance into outright mayhem. On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM, West Virginia’s Shakespeare troupe, The Rustic Mechanicals, land at West Virginia University at Parkersburg to stage William Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Audiences can expect a high-energy, fast-paced production packed with warring fairy monarchs, baffled runaway lovers, dynamic music, and a very literal translation of making an ass out of oneself. The ...

Fans might be ‘amazed’ by variety at Lonestar show

MARIETTA – When Lonestar takes the stage Sunday at Peoples Bank Theatre, they’ll play the hits, of course. “We can play a show with almost all No. 1 hits,” said lead guitarist Michael Britt in a recent phone interview. The band has had 10 songs reach No. 1, including 1999’s ...

Parkersburg sauce and rub company wins 3rd in competition

A Parkersburg company recently placed in an international taste competition of barbecue rubs and sauces. Angry Ape’s BBQ received third place in the Pork Division of the 2026 Rubs of Honor in a competition hosted by the National BBQ and Grilling Association and its publication, Barbecue ...

Waters Fanta helps expectant mothers and babies

PARKERSBURG – Westfield has teamed up with Waters Fanta Insurance Agency to donate $5,500 to North Place Maternity House at North Parkersburg Baptist Church as part of Westfield’s Legacy of Caring program. Each year, Westfield’s top independent insurance agents are invited to nominate a ...

Local National Merit scholarship semifinalists announced

PARKERSBURG – Six students from the region are among more than 16,000 nationwide National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation, a not-for-profit organization established in 1955 to conduct the annual program, announced the semifinalists earlier this month. Over 1.2 million juniors in about 20,000 high schools entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing ...

Taco Bell Foundation grant supports Parkersburg teens

PARKERSBURG — The Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg will use a 2026 Taco Bell Foundation Community Grant to support workforce readiness programs for teens, including transportation and program supplies. This marks the third year the club has been selected for a grant, according to a news ...