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Parkersburg District 4 improvement group to meet Friday

PARKERSBURG – The District 4, Precinct 71 Neighborhood Improvement Association will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at The Gathering, 514 Myrtle St, in Parkersburg. Residents are invited to bring plants and dirt for the Community Garden. There will also be a covered dish dinner, with speaker Wendy Tuck, city councilwoman for District 4, who will report on the Mountain State Land Use Summit and other city updates. Residents and others interested in improving District 4 are invited to come. More information is available by calling 304-488-3810.

Portion of Murdoch Avenue to close for leak repair

PARKERSBURG – The left and middle lanes of Murdoch Avenue will be closed from 19th to 20th Street beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday as the Parkersburg Utility Board repairs a water leak. Motorists are advised to use caution while passing through the work zone and utilize alternate routes. Questions can be directed to 304-424-8535.

Marietta Community Foundation awards $550,000 in scholarships

MARIETTA – The Marietta Community Foundation recently announced approximately $550,000 in scholarships that have been or will be awarded in 2026, through a combination of one-time awards and renewable support. There were 112 unique applicants in this year's scholarship cycle. All applications were reviewed with identifying information removed. Guided by detailed scoring rubrics, the foundation’s volunteer Scholarship Committee - Mike Buell, Dan Fliehman, Mary Lou Moegling. Ryan Robinson, Michelle Secrest and Jill Witucky - evaluated each submission, aligning student experiences with ...

Growing potatoes subject of class

The Waverly Activity Center, 422 Virginia St. in Waverly, will hold a hands-on gardening class on growing potatoes at home from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. Participants will learn an affordable and beginner-friendly way using a milk crate perfect for small spaces or those without a traditional garden. Participants will receive a milk crate, soil, hay, seeds and step-by-step guidance to help them grow potatoes at home. The cost of the class is $20 and space is limited. To reserve a space, call 681-445-3086 as soon as possible.