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Coffeehouse Series starts July 21

NEW MARTINSVILLE – The ArtsLink 2026 Coffeehouse Series kicks off 6:30 p.m. July 21 with a show by Shortline Junction on the performance deck of the Francis Creative Arts Center, Maple Avenue and Washington Street, New Martinsville. The show is free and sponsored by First Mutual Bank. The ...

Blood shortage declared an emergency

PARKERSBURG - An emergency blood shortage was reported Monday by the American Red Cross because of an “alarming drop” in supplies, the agency said. The blood supply dropped about 25% in June, the Red Cross said. “The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and needs donors to give now and take steps to protect patient care,” Sharon Kesselring, executive director of the American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley, said. “A steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. Every donation is critical ...

Artsbridge Calendar of Events

PARKERSBURG - Artsbridge Calendar of Events - July 14-20 Today: Unearth Sharks: Prehistoric Predators, ages 13 and under, check which library branch, all Wood County libraries Free Swim Lessons, 8-9 a.m., Southwood Park Pool, Parkersburg Archaeology Camp, 6-8th graders, 9-11 a.m., The Castle, Marietta Brenda Aubrey art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wesbanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Jr. Chef Cooking Camp: Cozy Classics from Around the World, 9 a.m. to noon, The Changed Plate, Belpre Storytime, Infants-Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Experiment X, teens 12-19, ...

Taste and Tunes resonates at Parkersburg Art Center

PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Art Center held its Tastes and Tunes fundraiser on Saturday. “Tastes and Tunes is one of those special nights where everything comes together, great music, delicious food, friends, family and supporters who believe in the power of the arts,” Jessie ...

History in the Park Brings reenactors, tintype photography to Marietta

MARIETTA — History stretched from the Revolutionary War to the nation’s 250th anniversary Saturday as reenactors, historical organizations and visitors gathered for the third annual History in the Park at Muskingum Park. Hosted by the Civil War Roundtable of the Mid-Ohio Valley, the ...

America 250th fete slated at Battle of Buffington Island observance

PORTLAND, Ohio – The 2026 annual Battle of Buffington Island Memorial Service and Marietta Militia Historical Marker Dedication, an America 250th celebration, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Buffington Island State Memorial in Portland. The America 250 celebration is free and open ...