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Runner with Parkinson’s 100-marathon trek takes him through Ohio Valley

WHEELING – Larry Grogin refuses to allow Parkinson’s disease to have the last word in his life. That’s why he has taken on a cross-country trek – much of it on foot – to not only raise awareness for neurological diseases and funds to fight them, but hope for those who live with such ...

Son offering dad’s score for 250th celebration

A son is offering a march his father began writing while a student at Tyler County High School for free for bands and orchestras to perform in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. David J. Westfall was 16 when he began writing the “March of Freedom,” a composition that only existed ...

Artsbridge Calendar: Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG - The Artsbridge calendar of events for today-April 20: Today: Diane Wigal Wildlife Photography exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg All American Circus!, 5 p.m., Washington County Fair Grounds Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library Tasteful Travels Cooking Class: Europe, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre All American Circus!, 7:30 p.m., Washington County Fair Grounds Wednesday: Diane Wigal Wildlife Photography exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Story Hour, ...

Zonta Club’s Unique Boutique offers gently used clothing to residents

RENO – The Zonta Club hosted its annual Spring Unique Boutique this weekend at the Reno Community Center, offering a wide selection of gently used clothing while raising funds for local scholarships and service projects. The event featured an assortment of clothing along with shoes and ...

Parkersburg Art Center will host creative portrait competition Saturday

PARKERSBURG – The community is invited to an evening of creative competition at the Parkersburg Art Center’s Portrait Artist Caper at 5 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature twelve artists and four volunteer sitters competing to create a completed portrait in two hours. There will be ...