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Registration opens for Nonprofits LEAD annual conference in Marietta

Registration is now open for Marietta College’s Nonprofits LEAD Annual Capacity Building Conference, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13 at the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. The conference, held annually for more than a decade, brings together nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, volunteers and community supporters from across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Organizers said the event focuses on professional development and collaboration among nonprofit organizations in Ohio and West Virginia. Attendees will be able to choose from three workshop sessions offered across six tracks: finance ...

Marietta marks 238th birthday with Pioneer Dinner, mayoral proclamation

MARIETTA - City officials and residents gathered Tuesday to mark the 238th anniversary of Marietta’s founding, honoring the members of the Ohio Company who landed here, during a Pioneer Dinner and annual Founders Day observance. During the event, Mayor Josh Schlicher issued a formal ...

Challenge at Mountwood, part of West Virginia and Ohio race circuits, returns

VOLCANO – The 31st annual Challenge at Mountwood returns on April 26 when about 200 cyclists are anticipated to race in West Virginia’s largest mountain bike competition. This year, the race will be part of the West Virginia Mountain Biking Association cross country race circuit and also ...

Amputee Center’s Fun Fest returns

PARKERSBURG – Fun Fest 2026, sponsored by the Amputee Center, returns on April 25 and features a 5K Fun Run in the morning, a concert in the evening and an “American Ninja Warrior” in between. This year’s event will feature amputee Gary Weiland, a participant on “American Ninja ...

Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Week is April 12-18

PARKERSBURG – The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, next week will observe Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Week. West Virginia has among the lowest rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the nation, according to the CDC. In 2023, the latest statistics available, the state was ranked 32nd in the rate of primary and secondary syphilis with 10.9 cases per 100,000 people. West Virginia was ranked 45th for gonorrhea with 54.7 cases per 100,000 and 47th for chlamydia at 249.1 cases per 100,000. Among local statistics from ...

Belpre Area Business Exchange returns for a third year

The public is invited to attend the third annual Belpre Area Business Exchange from 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 29 at the Parkersburg Art Center at 725 Market St. Hosted by the Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce, the event welcomes the public to meet with the various sponsors and organizations in ...