Community News
Focus Group: Enthusiasts say film commission could make reel impact for Southeast Ohio
MARIETTA — Standing before a crowd of community members, local creatives, and aspiring filmmakers, filmmaker Will Wedig, alongside Marietta City Councilwoman Erin O’Neill, local filmmaker Andy Hall, and Director of the Greater Columbus Film Commission John Daughtery, laid out plans to ...
Boys & Girls Clubs of America honors Parkersburg chief operating officer
PARKERSBURG — Boys & Girls Clubs of Parkersburg Chief Operating Officer Justin Clark was recently recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America for his efforts in providing high-quality training to staff members across the state. During the national organization’s conference in San ...
Picture This: Swimming Hole
BELPRE — A group of goslings groom themselves along the Ohio River bank in Belpre recently as the Island Belle passes by during its hourly trip to Blennerhassett Island. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at ...
On Your Mark in Ravenswood: Registration for Dash for Diabetes 5K now open
RAVENSWOOD — Coplin Health Systems is once again teaming up with the City of Ravenswood to host the ninth annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Walk/Run event. This year’s race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Riverfront Park in Ravenswood. Same-day registration will begin at 7 ...
‘Bread of Life’: Robert Louis Storck Memorial Scholarships awarded to 14 students
PARKERSBURG — This year’s Robert Louis Storck Memorial Scholarships were recently awarded to 14 students at a reception for the recipients and their families at First Lutheran Church on 19th Street in Parkersburg. Recipients are: * James Colombo, Parkersburg High School * Abigail ...