Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department slates health fair for Wednesday

May 5, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department will hold a health fair from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Landing in Parkersburg. The clinical department will be available for blood pressure checks, referrals and labs. Dental, WIC and threat preparedness will also be there to hand out information about their programs. Other agencies from the region will be attending with information on insurance plans, acupuncture, career development, youth programming and community resources. These include: Path for Parents, Aetna, The Health Plan, Wood County Women’s Health ...

Belpre Farmers Market opens Sunday

May 5, 2026

BELPRE - The Belpre Farmer’s Market at 515 Blennerhassett Ave. kicks off its season with opening celebrations from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Mother’s Day. Local vendors, food truck, ice cream truck and live music will be available. The farmer’s market is in its third year and has free parking and admission.

Geppetto Woodcarvers hold annual ‘Carving on the Porch’ event in Parkersburg

May 4, 2026

PARKERSBURG - The Geppetto Woodcarvers Club hosted its annual “Carving on the Porch” event Saturday at Woodcraft, bringing together members and visitors to demonstrate woodcarving techniques, display finished pieces and encourage new people to try the craft. Club secretary Patrick Wentzel ...

Color Run supports autism acceptance

May 4, 2026

WILLIAMSTOWN – Families gathered Saturday at Williamstown High School for a colorful show of support, inclusion and community during the UnPuzzled Parents Connect Spectrum Color Run, an event designed to celebrate autism acceptance and foster connections across the Mid-Ohio ...

April tax collections add $70 million to surplus

May 4, 2026

CHARLESTON – With two months remaining in fiscal year 2026, West Virginia has enough surplus tax collections to cover all of the items awaiting funding when the new fiscal year begins on July 1. According to data from the governor's office and the monthly report released by the Senate ...

Picture This: Free Comic Book Day draws fans, families to shops

May 4, 2026

VIENNA – Saturday was Free Comic Book Day, an annual event to promote reading and collecting comics that sees stores like Asylum Comics in Marietta and Lost Legion Games & Comics – The Vault in Vienna offer free promotional issues to customers. The event is accompanied by sales and other ...