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Athens writer picked up by Australian publisher

ATHENS – A novel by an author from Athens has been published by a leading Australian firm and was released last week. “NATCH!” by Tim Pfaff is about who and what will live in Antarctica after it melts. The book centers on the climate crisis, he said. “I started playing around with ...

Constellium Skilled Trades scholars among students recognized

Six students have been selected in the latest class of the Constellium Skilled Trades Scholarship Program. They were recognized June 5 at the annual Skilled Trades Signing Ceremony at Constellium in Ravenswood. The event celebrated the students’ selection into the highly competitive ...

Blennerhassett Island to commemorate West Virginia Day Saturday

PARKERSBURG – Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will commemorate West Virginia Day on Saturday with a variety of activities. Park Superintendent Craig Pyles said the park is partnering with the Blennerhassett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to put on a variety ...

SAR celebrates Flag Day, awards certificates

PARKERSBURG - The Captain James Neal Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution celebrated Flag Day on Saturday by presenting Flag Certificates. Those receiving Flag Certificates this year were Hardee’s Restaurant, Kent Welding, Grace Gospel Church, Camden Clark Ambulance, Dobby and ...

Marietta Main Street slates Summer Shop Hop for Saturday

MARIETTA – Marietta Main Street will celebrate the start of summer on Saturday with the June Shop Hop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown. Nearly 20 businesses will participate, with every purchase at one of those establishments earning a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize basket. Participating businesses will be highlighted by balloons outside their entrances and will be offering special promotions, sales and discounts. Jennifer Tinkler, executive director of Marietta Main Street, said in a release that the seasonal Shop Hops bring the downtown retailers, all independently owned, ...