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Local students on SNHU honor rolls

PARKERSBURG - Students from the region have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University Summer 2026 Dean's and President’s lists. Full-time undergraduate students with a grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Local students on the list are Matthew Dixon of Marietta, Keri Howell of Williamstown, Wendy Heater of Vincent, Karen Jeffries of Hockingport, Sarah Lancaster of Millstone, W.Va., Echo Paugh of Parkersburg, Parker Powers of Waterford, Bristen Shankle of Davisville, Samantha Stephens of Parkersburg and Caleb Thomas of ...

Annual German Fest returns to First Lutheran Church Oct. 3

PARKERSBURG – The annual German Fest at First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3. The event is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 1701 19th St. The traditional German bratwurst meal will include warm German potato salad, grilled brats and buns, ...

Teen of the Week: Forshey sees the value in music and what it does for people

PARKERSBURG – Pursuing a career in music education, Macie Forshey is learning how to show people the ways music can bring out the best in themselves. Forshey, 17, is a senior at Parkersburg South High School and is involved in girls’ basketball and many aspects of choral music while ...

Walk Saturday will bring awareness to suicide and prevention

PARKERSBURG – There will be a walk this Saturday at Parkersburg City Park to bring attention to those lost to suicide. The Mid-Ohio Valley Out of the Darkness/Paws For Prevention Walk for Suicide Prevention will be 11 a.m. starting at the bandshell the park with registration starting at 10 ...

Marietta event invites children to learn fishing skills

MARIETTA — Children ages 2 to 15 can learn fishing skills alongside local union volunteers during a free event Saturday, Sept. 19, at Buckeye Park. The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, Ohio AFL-CIO and Electrical Workers Local 972 will host Marietta Take Kids Fishing Day from 10 a.m. to 2 ...

Meet Me on Market wraps for 2026 tonight

PARKERSBURG – The final downtown Meet Me on Market event of 2026 is set for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, bringing together local businesses, artists, organizations and community groups. Most activities this month are happening between Sixth and Ninth streets. Several businesses and events will ...